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Less than $300 for a 4x2x2 is an unbeatable price. And I've had great experiences with Dubia. Their customer service is par excellence, their shipping is fast, and they've never once sent me dead feeders.
We stopped using after three orders in a row, the bugs they shipped us were spilled out of the containers.. the final order we got left on the porch in a USPS tray because the larvae were both spilling out of the container inside the box.. and the box itself. Actually had a short discussion with the owner on Facebook and he said he'd "look into it" and we never heard back.
You're either an idiot or a shill. Looking at the price for this setup on the Dubia website, your definition of affordable and mine are VERY different. Price as build here is around $500-$600 depending on what backgrounds you add. This is nowhere near affordable for most people.
Only issue I had so far was getting powder orange isopods instead of blue, but that's OK. I figured they were busy over the holiday period and the orange ones looked good going into the bioactive setup.
@@ImpendingJoker Wow, all that hostility for a simple disagreement. You feel big now? Throwing all that attitude around in a comment? Fact is, $500 is a very good price for an enclosure that size. If you don't understand the prices in the market for something, that's fine, but the attitude is unnecessary.
Our rescue switched out all of our glass enclosures to these. They are lightweight and easy to clean, and I love that they stack easily. Had a few of the Zen Habitats, and they don't compare to how sturdy the Reptile Habitats ones are. And for the price, I'm pretty happy about that. Each enclosure comes with its own mallet though, and my husband and I are laughing at how many mallets we have now!
Dubia donates to rescues, we have a partnership with them. I also bought them with my personal money. I do this for free and still work full time in tech so I fund a lot of the rescue out of my own pocket. When you have heavy glass enclosures vs light pvc stackable that save a ton of space to have more enclosures, makes sense to switch them out.
I’m glad an affordable enclosure like this exists. When my bearded dragon enclosure broke beyond repair, I really stalked this enclosure for a long time. I ended up building one instead because my dad and I ended up building one instead and it was cheaper since we already had all the tools. It looks really good even if I’ll probably build any large enclosure I need in the future.
Wow, so coincidentally, I just got this enclosure delivered today. I went to put something on in the background while I built it and see this immaculately timed video! I didn't realize Dubia sold rock backgrounds for these, I just picked up the black one👀I appreciated the advice about siliconing around the edges, I need to baby-corn-proof this thing before I put in my little lady Leeloo. Thank you, Clint!!
@@pcysneros Pretty good! I love the little slots for wires on the sides. I did end up doing some minor modifications to it so I could put a DHP on the inside. The one thing I wish I had done is caulk all along the seams at the bottom, it leaks when I water my plants unfortunately. Otherwise it’s been good!
Ex-pat Kiwi (New Zealander here) - I just wanted to say thanks for your channel and the information you provide everyone. I purchased my first snake called 'Puzzle' (a jungle corn snake) - who has not only enriched my life but it has been amazing introducing it to people that were unfamiliar with snakes, or just plain scared of them. Keep up the great work!
I believe the clear rubber edge caps that came attached to the clear plexiglass doors you can use on the inside edges to give it a seal as they pass. Keeps smaller critters inside the habitat.
I have 8 of these enclosures now; so I have some feedback about them. I've shared this info with the company but also would like to share it here for people. Generally it's positive but there are a few quirks I think people need to be aware of. Materials: overall the build quality is excellent, everything fits together quite well, overall solid choices (aluminum, pvc, acrylic) for a good sized economical enclosure all around. Assembly is quick and they provide the a mallet that works perfectly to get the job done. You could probably even silicon the edges/seams up to make it a pretty moisture friendly habitat. Features: mesh top, cable pass through on the walls, sturdy mesh top - all fantastic (I really wish I could buy those cable pass through ports separately!), and the packaging? Yes that's a feature - excellent packing and shipping. Doors: The integrated tracks are nice, but the thin nature of material needed to fit the tracks means the acrylic is VERY flexible - so much so that you can easily push your finger between the panels at the midpoint. This isn't really a concern for something like most lizards that don't climb on plastic, but for snakes it's a disaster. ANY snake is going to find that mid point in the doors with only basic exploration and then shove their nose in it - instant escape. I had written to them about this and to their credit they DID release an addon for glass doors (although at a $90 price point if I recall), but the doors still fit in that very thin track - meaning I would imagine the glass to be very fragile. Perhaps not something a snake would break easily, but bumping it on your own could lead to disaster quickly. I did a similar mod on my own at home with plastic sliding track, double sided tape, and 1/4" custom cut glass from a local shop. Both pieces of glass were only ~$45 and the track was ~$10 - it works fabulously and these habitats house my snakes in comfort and peace of mind. I feel this is something that dubia should modify their enclosures to be the new standard (wider track, thicker glass), or at least reduce the price of the glass panels they are having as an add-on. Stacking/floor panel: One of the reasons I got a bunch of these habitats is because they stack - the corner cube is a very neat idea! The problem becomes apparent as soon as you stack them though: the PVC used as the floor sags even under its own weight, and adding any amount of substrate, decor, and then the animal exaggerates this issue. It's not enough sag to pull the piece from the frame, or to actually hit the lower enclosure - but the droop is pronounced enough that things settle towards the middle of the habitat. I worked around this by using a 1" wood cross brace to help support the flooring of the stacked habitats. If you're only using one of these, it's perfectly fine. I have not seen any design changes or response to this feedback from the company, again it would require a modification to the frame to allow for thicker PVC and honestly I don't know if that would really do much because PVC is by default flexible. Perhaps dividing the floor panel into 2 or 3 smaller pieces, with cross pieces of aluminum in the frame to provide rigid support - but who knows what they could do and keep the excellent price point and rapid production (which is very much needed in the hobby). Again it's a feature that is really only relevant to some, so the drive to make it a standard is not a critical one. I'm not trying to neg on their work or the habitat itself by any means; like I said I have eight of these habitats and at this time The majority of them house snakes of a size and curious nature to be somewhat determined escape artists (2 MBK's, 2 rat snakes, a black pine snake) and they frequently search along the door edges like I would expect. For the others (a BTS, baby black roughneck monitor) the habitat is perfectly serviceable as-is. I still have one more 4x2x2 in a box that I'm deciding what I want to do with it. To sum up - this is an EXCELLENT habitat for the price point, with the caveat that if people want to house certain animals in them (IE snakes) or take full advantage of them (IE stacking) then there are certain considerations to keep in mind when purchasing.
I just put one of these together, with glass doors, and they seem quite decent. This is for my daughter's baby tegu, which will be en route to us soon. She also got the base cabinet for it, and it DOES have that extra support - two metal bars across the top that fit into the rails. It has corner pegs to keep the enclosure stable, too. Like Cliff mentions, it comes with a two ended rubber hammer, which is appreciated, and I ended up with two since the base did too. I try to do a bit of woodworking, so mom gets to keep those handy little hammers!
Aren't they great? My daughter and I put the same enclosure together about a month ago and we were really impressed with how easily it went together and how well it was packaged. That mallet was so appreciated!
YES!!! I just got one of these and it is FANTASTIC! Super lightweight, incredibly easy to put together, looks great, and pretty stable. Really easy to move the whole thing (empty) by myself. Haven’t gotten the snake that’s gonna go in it yet but I am very pleased- especially with the wire covers on the side. Solid and easy to use.
Wow I'm pleasantly surprised. This looks like a great system. I really enjoy the background, and color options. Very nice Clint. Thank you for bringing this to attention.
I love the backdrop! I can't help but think how cool it would be to have something similar for almost any room of my house. It would be so cool to have "rocks" as shelves! Am I a reptile?
I used to work in a casino that had beautiful rock and wood walls , giant beam ceilings , and rock pillars everywhere. Imagine my surprise when I knocked on a rock pillar with my hand to find that it was Styrofoam, and so was the wood...man , they had me fooled.
Yeah, adding ledge background adds another 16 square feet of climbable space for the animal, plus it looks so much more natural than a flat black background.
I bought the 120 gallon from them last summer for my beardie. It’s a great enclosure. I siliconed inside along the bottom seams since she has a bio active setup. I did have to trim out a hole in the top screen to set the heat lamp a bit lower inside to get the basking temp just right but it works great
I love these Dubia Reptile Habitats. I have 7 of them. I'm 64 year old woman and never needed anything but a simple screwdriver. Taking the film off was very easy. I have 3 stacked using the Dubia stackers and the extra center support bars. I absolutely LOVE the there locks. Best price around 😁❤️
I have a 4x2x2 Dubia enclosure for my ball python and it's been great! I love that the whole structure is so lightweight compared to any other material, and it can all be disassembled and easily transported if you have to move. The quality, price, and ease of assembly make an unbeatable combination. I wish I had seen this video before I put mine together, though, because I originally assembled it without realizing there was plastic on the PVC panels. The instructions didn't mention anything about it, so I just thought the panels were weirdly reflective and slightly damaged. I was a lot happier about the whole thing after figuring out they just had film that needed to be removed. All that is to say: The work you put in filming and talking about the plastic removal in this video was not in vain! It would definitely have helped me. Thanks for this!
I have an enclosure I ordered from them about a year or so ago I believe. I love working with Dubia and they make great enclosures! I was excited to hear a few months ago that they came out with glass door replacements too! I figure I'll wait until my acrylic doors are scratched to heck then order replacements. All in all they have great stuff and are a pleasure to work with.
I have two enclosures from them and I had no idea they had these backgrounds! As soon as they're in stock I'm buying them. I've been looking to spice up my enclosure so this is perfect!
Soon as I saw the title I knew you would talking about this brand. I have a 4x2x2 and 24x18x12 and wow! They are sooo easy to put together and those screen tops…I wish all my enclosures had such a sturdy top. And when I was stuck on the smaller one (I don’t have much experience putting together any enclosures) they quickly responded (I figured it out on my own shortly after reaching out but was impressed with their response nonetheless) I will absolutely go back for more and recommend these to anyone looking.
At first glance I'd say that the sandy color is good for an arid set up with little fake/real greenery. But with that darker enclosure, bromeliads and other colorful plants would really pop. Even simple green plants would really stand out. As long as you leave enough space to see the walls!
The most accurate term for his state of apparel would be, "in his shirtsleeves" as he's not wearing the jacket. And I don't mention that to be pedantic but rather because there are sadly far too few opportunities in my every day life to use such a delightful turn of phrase. LOL
I’m planning on starting to breed snakes and hopefully start my own business. I’ve been looking for a 4x2x2 enclosure for weeks so I know my hall pythons will have a good enclosure, but they all were over my two week paycheck! This enclosure looks perfect and it’s in my budget, thanks so much for sharing about it!
They both look amazing. I would choose the backdrop color by the color of my pet. If you have a reddish colored dragon, go for black so the contrast allows your dragon to stand out more.
I have an updated version of this enclosure. Uses an aluminum frame. I am using it as the base unit of a 6 foot tall enclosure (I removed the screen in the top of it) I am setting up for a frilled lizard. I was unaware of the 3 sided backgrounds, and will definitely use the sand colored one in the bottom and maybe another one in the upper portion with the remaining area done in cork.
Love your videos, always very informative and easy to understand your narration, as a keeper of tarantulas and scorpions I’ve learnt loads watching your videos so thanks Clint 👏
Bought one of these back when they were still in a bit of a prototyping phase and even then, I loved it so much I ended up getting 2 more later on! And they have only gotten better, upping the quality and making it look even better but still at an incredible price. So happy to see more people saying good things about the company and I can't wait to see what they do next!
Thanks to Clint, I was able to build my enclosure without help! It only took me an hour or two. All of the other tutorials I watched weren’t as easy to comprehend as Clint’s was! I’m in love with this enclosure. It’s the cheapest on the market, yet the quality of the material is so good. My snake is going to be super happy with the upgrade.
I buy from dubia all the time - excellent company with excellent service. My bugs always arrive alive - have not had one problem and have ordered from them for the past year. HIGHLY Recommend
Yea i bought two and they only sent one and now the other one is supposedly lost. Been two weeks and still nothing, no money back and no tank, thanks Dubai
Wooooo! I didn't knew that Clint also does asmr. Anyway nice enclosure and cute dragons. Thanks for making so many educational videos .I consider this as also an educational video!😁
I left that "surgical tubing" stuff on the edge of the glass door but cut about an inch off the end so the door fit in the groove. I think it helps keep the doors from rattling or banging against each other when you're sliding them. It just makes them have a nice tight fit. But I could be wrong.
I purchased one in the autumn of 2022 for my California kingsnake. It has worked very well, but be extra careful to assemble the enclosure parts-wise in the correct order. I had to back up a step or two because I did not do it in the correct order, and unfortunately the corners and rails are compression fit so tightly that it was impossible to get one corner to release and I ended up breaking the corner. Other then that It has been an excellent enclosure.
I love your content so much! I used to have a bearded dragon named Tesla (after the scientist) but he sadly passed a couple of years ago. A side note- you remind me SO much of my piano professor, I’m a music education major. Like, your fascination and commitment to reptiles is almost spot on to that of my professor’s but, y’a know, piano. Again, I love your content so much!!
I loooove the enclosure. I bought one maybe a year ago and I sure wish I seen the back drop because I actually made mine. But it was 196 and no shipping fee. Very satisfied
Really really wish I had known of these when my son picked up a couple free geckos as one of his friends was moving. Nothing free is ever free of course. The enclosure from local retail stores cost over 300. Nice enough but this is so much nicer in my opinion. And you were right about the process being more than reasonable. Great job Dubai! And thanks Clint for pointing people towards a great looking product.
Yes pay attention while assembling. If you do you won’t have an issue. Fortunately I was very careful and didn’t have to undo any of it . I could tell it would be a hassle and I knew I wanted to avoid that. Great video Cliff. GoHerping helped me with mine (think he was the first to make a video of these) but we do need more videos!
I have one of these. Great enclosure, with one issue. The doors were extremely thin, and for any reptile that needs high humidity, they will warp and quickly need replacement. However, the optional glass doors are a nice upgrade to fix that issue.
Thanks so much for doing a construction on this Clint! Fiance and I built melamine enclosures for our two beardies but tjey are SO heavy. I'm really excited to get my first enclosure, and eventually the second so our living room looks nice with matching enclosures. Definitely used the coupon code.
I cant tell which one looks better.... but I just want to point out they match the colour scheme of that room perfectly. The blue rug and the red couch go perfect with the slate blue and desert red 😁
Hello Clint I just discovered your amazing 😍🤩 channel! I have just binge watched 49 years worth of info on all animals. Bravo Clint. Your enthusiasm is contagious!
Happy I came across this video. Stellar price for this sized enclosure can get right now for $229.00, bummed that it says they aren’t restocking the backdrop though.
Finally, a great review of this product. My biggest concern was stack ability and light spacing/setup. As always Clint, great review and information. Cheers!
tbh on the black/grey backdrop your red beardy will be contrasting better and makes it easer to find him/her. But then again, the red will give it a bit more camouflage. Either way it looks great, both of them
Hey Clint, I notice that peeling anything off anything, it is usually easier to peel it diagonally rather than straight across. I don't know why it is easier, but it is. It of course can get awkward with such large pieces of acrylic, but it might be easier next time. Just something to try in the future. This also works peeling labels off glass jars and all peeling situations you may come to in life. (except peeling fruits and veggies of course.)
I just ordered my 4x2x2 they are currently $269.. can't wait to create my Embers home, my Leo is jumping from a 40 gal to this.lol super size... .. the background you have is one have looked at.. man i wish it wasn't so expensive... its AWESOME!!
When they first got these in stock and texted me that they were in, I ordered one immediately. Got it together for my small Burm, then immediately ordered another to have when needed. This is a very basic enclosure, being that, you have to add all the furniture, backdrop, caulking etc. which is exactly what I needed to customize myself. Impressively strong, once assembled. Note: definitely use a lock for the sliding glass. My sweet Burmadette figured out how to open it 😂
Hey, how did this enclosure work for when your burm is bigger? When putting two enclosures together and making a 8x2x2 I'm questioning whether this enclosure will be sturdy enough for a big burm or a big reticulated python. What are your thoughts?
Come on Clint! I got it for Christmas and can't do anything to get you recognition with codes and stuff. I only bought it because you said it was good and it's great. Advertisers! This guy is who you chase. I'm off to look into buying more reptile things. Hope someone doesn't convince Clint it's a good product and gets him to sell it to me... But seriously, I'm not buying the wallet, it ain't my style. I do however love this channel and think Clint is Stinkin' Rad! He got to become my dream as a child and he looks to really enjoy it. Thank you Clint. We needed another Steve Irwin to lead the children to love every animal on earth and not just the furry ones. Be safe my friend, we all want to see more of your pet guides and ideas.
I’m glad you said leopard gecko because I never hear people say that and I actually have my 2 yr old leopard gecko in a 4x2x2 with custom reptile habitats side and background ledges and he definitely enjoys ALL of it! If people would not be so locked in on a smaller enclosure I think they would see more benefits in this size for a leopard gecko with so much more to explore and use! Add led plus a uvb and deep heat projector with slate hides and coverage and trust me the difference in their behavior is amazing!!
I’m so happy that you are doing enclosures again ❤. Thank you so much. Can you do more of this? Oh, it’s been awhile since you video about your new family members (pets)
I’d say the holes on the corner pieces make it easier to install them as the air can escape through them whilst you are hammering them in opposed to the air being compressed inside the frame
I love Dubia Roaches! I've been eyeing these for a while now but just about sll of my animals are arboreal. Hopefully they offer an ordered enclosure soon 😊
having worked in a metal factory, the peeling is easier if you take a piece of tape and roll it sticky side out around your thumb to help start it. then make sure its flat on the ground and use your weight as leverage.
@ClintsReptiles That piece on the end of the door panels is to prevent smaller animals (feeders and babies) from getting between the panes and escaping.
Thank you for posting this video. I am going to be needing to upgrade my ball python enclosure this year and need a reasonable priced PVC enclosure. I have been thinking of buying some more reptiles so this site will come in handy. I also would love to request an in depth video on feeding bearded dragons. I can barely find anything on feeding schedules online to have an idea of what a normal week of feeding is like. I mostly just see what to feed them and what to avoid. I’d like to know how to house the insects between feedings and how much they might eat at a time.
Save those nice silicone door protectors for use on the edges of doors on enclosures for tiny geckos like mourning geckos to eliminate gaps their hatchlings might escape. Keeps them out of landfills, too. :)
My Uromastyx is in one of these enclosures, complete with the rock wall. It's simply the best, most cost effective 120 gallon you'll find on the market right now. They also make nice stands and hood vents for them now, too. Short of building enclosures yourself from scratch, this is the way to go.
This is a late comment, but I wanted to comment on the piping that you said didn't fit into the track. There might be 2 reasons that it was enclosed. The piping came off the short of door. If you want to make one of the doors a fix door sliding the piping halfway on may allow it to be slid into position. The second reason might be to close the gap between both panels if small or baby critters that might be able fit in between them.
Great video / unboxing / review of the enclosure. A suggestion for the bottom panel Don't peel off the underside just leave it... No one's ever going to see it and it can save you a little frustration in the end. Just a thought 😀
$170 for a 36x18x18 50 gallon is unbelievable for the quality. Not to mention the company donates half of their profits. And after hearing Clint say that these are fantastic enclosures I will definitely be buying 2 and using the modular 1" stackers. Can't wait to go bioactive in these with my leo and rosy
Great video :) I recently saw these enclosures at a reptile shop and was very intrigued. Thanks to you and your generous $10 code I just ordered the 24x18x12 enclosure for my viper geckos! Looking forward to setting it up. Thanks :)
@@ClintsReptiles Unfortunate that you don't consider these educational videos. I have always looked to you to learn more about the hobby and what products to use (i.e. Enclosures, Feeders, How to set up Terrariums) as good guides. But I guess Dinosaurs videos are much more educational in this day and age, and far more relevant to our hobby. Like you said, in the end it is about views. I don't blame you, as a youtuber, that is your end game. But just sad to see you thinking that this video is less educational than a tiny t-rex video for our hobby.
To be honest with you, I have no plans to discontinue pet videos any time in the near future. That said, the pet hobby is not my passion. My passion is animals. All of them. Not just the ones you keep as pets. All of them. Since the beginning of this channel I have attempted to branch out so that we can talk about more than pets. I didn't get a PhD to be a pet tuber. I can't justify abandoning my career as a biologist to talk exclusively about pets. I would rather be a biologist. That said, in the last year almost none of our most popular videos have been about pets. We have finally broken into something that is more in line with what I want to do forever. Yes, that might mean that I do less pet stuff, but it also means that I would enthusiastically do this for the rest of my life. I'm really excited about this. Comments like yours make me feel less excited to continue down this path.
@@ClintsReptiles Don't let my comments affect you in any way. This is your channel, we are just having a constructive discussion. You are a good and reliable source in all aspects of owning a pet in our hobby. Especially with your succinct and knowledgeable explanations and advice. It is regrettable that these videos don't get more views and that we will get less going forward. However, like I said, this is your channel and it is your prerogative to take it in whatever direction you see fit. More importantly, do what makes you happy. But may I suggest, try to find a happy balance.
Definitely goes together better if you build it on a solid surface. Hard floor or truck tailgate. Built my first one on a padded carpet floor and it seemed to want to bounce itself apart when I’d whack it with the hammer. Hard to getthe corners butted up tight. Used a hard surface on my second one and it’s easier.
Clint! I believe the purpose of that piece that doesn't fit in the tracks it to be able to cut it down to size if you are including a lock in the doors
i cant wait to get one of these soon, my dumerila boa is a bit cramped in his 75 gal. but im in the process of movin. I just hope he is okay with the altitude, he'll be moving from 400 feet above sea level to 6700 ft. Ive heard of rattlesnakes living as high as 9000 ft so I dont think it'll be an issue since they will still be kept at the same temps. and reptiles have much lower oxygen requirements than mammals.
@@ansnfbsknanssshshbsnsndnd5438 You don't need to buy the background, ya know. That's aesthetics. I was talking about the enclosure by itself. The enclosure itself is just under $300. That's a steal for a 120 gallon tank. I've seen similar sized tanks go for up to $600 by themselves. Also yeah, those backgrounds are expensive cause they are insanely difficult to mold and make. I made similar backgrounds for my crested gecko tank last week and it took me over a week to do and about $200 worth of tools for smaller less pronounced backdrops. It's not exactly rocket science economics. The more expensive something is to make = more money it will cost.
@@richyrich6099 you responded to a comment of someone talking about the background saying all together it's $300.... so that why I said it's more expensive. Of course you don't have to buy the background.
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How did you install the arcadia prot5?
Clint I just got mine today and the blue film is so easy to take off now. Or maybe Im just super strong.
Where can I order 1
What were the wedding bands you featured on one of your videos.
Less than $300 for a 4x2x2 is an unbeatable price. And I've had great experiences with Dubia. Their customer service is par excellence, their shipping is fast, and they've never once sent me dead feeders.
We stopped using after three orders in a row, the bugs they shipped us were spilled out of the containers.. the final order we got left on the porch in a USPS tray because the larvae were both spilling out of the container inside the box.. and the box itself. Actually had a short discussion with the owner on Facebook and he said he'd "look into it" and we never heard back.
You're either an idiot or a shill. Looking at the price for this setup on the Dubia website, your definition of affordable and mine are VERY different. Price as build here is around $500-$600 depending on what backgrounds you add. This is nowhere near affordable for most people.
Only issue I had so far was getting powder orange isopods instead of blue, but that's OK. I figured they were busy over the holiday period and the orange ones looked good going into the bioactive setup.
I got my 4x2x2 for my beardie for only £142
@@ImpendingJoker Wow, all that hostility for a simple disagreement. You feel big now? Throwing all that attitude around in a comment? Fact is, $500 is a very good price for an enclosure that size. If you don't understand the prices in the market for something, that's fine, but the attitude is unnecessary.
It’s a testament to your ability to communicate in a thorough and interesting manner that I enjoyed this video despite having no reptiles!
It did tho
Clint's quote of the day: "It's colossal, and you will feel every inch 😏"
oh my
Bought this cage recently and discovered they now complete the bottom and top parts of the enclosure for you, such an amazing find
I was literally about to spend over $600 for an enclosure smaller then this, literally my favorite person to watch on TH-cam, thank you so much
Can I ask how?😂 theres a bunch of different brands that make large enclosures at around the 250-300 price range
@@giraffez1not really it’s more so that 3-6 range
Our rescue switched out all of our glass enclosures to these. They are lightweight and easy to clean, and I love that they stack easily. Had a few of the Zen Habitats, and they don't compare to how sturdy the Reptile Habitats ones are. And for the price, I'm pretty happy about that. Each enclosure comes with its own mallet though, and my husband and I are laughing at how many mallets we have now!
Why would you replace functioning enclosures? Especially if your entire business runs off of donations? Seems like poor financial management.
Dubia donates to rescues, we have a partnership with them. I also bought them with my personal money. I do this for free and still work full time in tech so I fund a lot of the rescue out of my own pocket. When you have heavy glass enclosures vs light pvc stackable that save a ton of space to have more enclosures, makes sense to switch them out.
i would love a series of Clint building Ikea furniture! this was so thorough and entertaining!
For real! I could have used this kind of guidance when I spent all day putting together a 6 drawer dresser from IKEA 🤦♀️
I’m glad an affordable enclosure like this exists. When my bearded dragon enclosure broke beyond repair, I really stalked this enclosure for a long time. I ended up building one instead because my dad and I ended up building one instead and it was cheaper since we already had all the tools. It looks really good even if I’ll probably build any large enclosure I need in the future.
Wow, so coincidentally, I just got this enclosure delivered today. I went to put something on in the background while I built it and see this immaculately timed video!
I didn't realize Dubia sold rock backgrounds for these, I just picked up the black one👀I appreciated the advice about siliconing around the edges, I need to baby-corn-proof this thing before I put in my little lady Leeloo. Thank you, Clint!!
How is it holding up?
@@pcysneros Pretty good! I love the little slots for wires on the sides. I did end up doing some minor modifications to it so I could put a DHP on the inside. The one thing I wish I had done is caulk all along the seams at the bottom, it leaks when I water my plants unfortunately. Otherwise it’s been good!
@@lindsayruiz are the 3 sided backgrounds available anywhere? Dubia only sells just the back, no sides.
Ex-pat Kiwi (New Zealander here) - I just wanted to say thanks for your channel and the information you provide everyone.
I purchased my first snake called 'Puzzle' (a jungle corn snake) - who has not only enriched my life but it has been amazing introducing it to people that were unfamiliar with snakes, or just plain scared of them. Keep up the great work!
I believe the clear rubber edge caps that came attached to the clear plexiglass doors you can use on the inside edges to give it a seal as they pass. Keeps smaller critters inside the habitat.
These look amazing, and super affordable for what you get. I hope they decide to ship to Canada soon, I've got some enclosures that need upgrading!
You should def do a video too when you get one, you always make quality videos!
Agreed I saw this video and immediately went to check it out only to be disappointed once I hit their shipping screen
I have 8 of these enclosures now; so I have some feedback about them. I've shared this info with the company but also would like to share it here for people. Generally it's positive but there are a few quirks I think people need to be aware of.
Materials:
overall the build quality is excellent, everything fits together quite well, overall solid choices (aluminum, pvc, acrylic) for a good sized economical enclosure all around. Assembly is quick and they provide the a mallet that works perfectly to get the job done. You could probably even silicon the edges/seams up to make it a pretty moisture friendly habitat.
Features:
mesh top, cable pass through on the walls, sturdy mesh top - all fantastic (I really wish I could buy those cable pass through ports separately!), and the packaging? Yes that's a feature - excellent packing and shipping.
Doors:
The integrated tracks are nice, but the thin nature of material needed to fit the tracks means the acrylic is VERY flexible - so much so that you can easily push your finger between the panels at the midpoint. This isn't really a concern for something like most lizards that don't climb on plastic, but for snakes it's a disaster. ANY snake is going to find that mid point in the doors with only basic exploration and then shove their nose in it - instant escape.
I had written to them about this and to their credit they DID release an addon for glass doors (although at a $90 price point if I recall), but the doors still fit in that very thin track - meaning I would imagine the glass to be very fragile. Perhaps not something a snake would break easily, but bumping it on your own could lead to disaster quickly. I did a similar mod on my own at home with plastic sliding track, double sided tape, and 1/4" custom cut glass from a local shop. Both pieces of glass were only ~$45 and the track was ~$10 - it works fabulously and these habitats house my snakes in comfort and peace of mind. I feel this is something that dubia should modify their enclosures to be the new standard (wider track, thicker glass), or at least reduce the price of the glass panels they are having as an add-on.
Stacking/floor panel:
One of the reasons I got a bunch of these habitats is because they stack - the corner cube is a very neat idea! The problem becomes apparent as soon as you stack them though: the PVC used as the floor sags even under its own weight, and adding any amount of substrate, decor, and then the animal exaggerates this issue. It's not enough sag to pull the piece from the frame, or to actually hit the lower enclosure - but the droop is pronounced enough that things settle towards the middle of the habitat. I worked around this by using a 1" wood cross brace to help support the flooring of the stacked habitats. If you're only using one of these, it's perfectly fine.
I have not seen any design changes or response to this feedback from the company, again it would require a modification to the frame to allow for thicker PVC and honestly I don't know if that would really do much because PVC is by default flexible. Perhaps dividing the floor panel into 2 or 3 smaller pieces, with cross pieces of aluminum in the frame to provide rigid support - but who knows what they could do and keep the excellent price point and rapid production (which is very much needed in the hobby). Again it's a feature that is really only relevant to some, so the drive to make it a standard is not a critical one.
I'm not trying to neg on their work or the habitat itself by any means; like I said I have eight of these habitats and at this time The majority of them house snakes of a size and curious nature to be somewhat determined escape artists (2 MBK's, 2 rat snakes, a black pine snake) and they frequently search along the door edges like I would expect. For the others (a BTS, baby black roughneck monitor) the habitat is perfectly serviceable as-is. I still have one more 4x2x2 in a box that I'm deciding what I want to do with it.
To sum up - this is an EXCELLENT habitat for the price point, with the caveat that if people want to house certain animals in them (IE snakes) or take full advantage of them (IE stacking) then there are certain considerations to keep in mind when purchasing.
Thank you for including your thorough review here!!
I just put one of these together, with glass doors, and they seem quite decent. This is for my daughter's baby tegu, which will be en route to us soon. She also got the base cabinet for it, and it DOES have that extra support - two metal bars across the top that fit into the rails. It has corner pegs to keep the enclosure stable, too.
Like Cliff mentions, it comes with a two ended rubber hammer, which is appreciated, and I ended up with two since the base did too. I try to do a bit of woodworking, so mom gets to keep those handy little hammers!
The most important thing to me in terms of enclosures is if they are escape proof.
Aren't they great? My daughter and I put the same enclosure together about a month ago and we were really impressed with how easily it went together and how well it was packaged. That mallet was so appreciated!
YES!!! I just got one of these and it is FANTASTIC! Super lightweight, incredibly easy to put together, looks great, and pretty stable. Really easy to move the whole thing (empty) by myself. Haven’t gotten the snake that’s gonna go in it yet but I am very pleased- especially with the wire covers on the side. Solid and easy to use.
Wow I'm pleasantly surprised. This looks like a great system. I really enjoy the background, and color options. Very nice Clint. Thank you for bringing this to attention.
I love the backdrop! I can't help but think how cool it would be to have something similar for almost any room of my house. It would be so cool to have "rocks" as shelves! Am I a reptile?
Lmao but yea it looks hella awesome! I want to have one for my beardie.
I used to work in a casino that had beautiful rock and wood walls , giant beam ceilings , and rock pillars everywhere. Imagine my surprise when I knocked on a rock pillar with my hand to find that it was Styrofoam, and so was the wood...man , they had me fooled.
@@rottweilerfun9520 LOL I saw the word "casino", and I thought this comment was on one of the videos Safiya Nygaard posted about hotels in Vegas.
I would not trust myself with rock shelves.
So climbable…
So tempting….
Yeah, adding ledge background adds another 16 square feet of climbable space for the animal, plus it looks so much more natural than a flat black background.
I bought the 120 gallon from them last summer for my beardie. It’s a great enclosure. I siliconed inside along the bottom seams since she has a bio active setup. I did have to trim out a hole in the top screen to set the heat lamp a bit lower inside to get the basking temp just right but it works great
I love these Dubia Reptile Habitats. I have 7 of them. I'm 64 year old woman and never needed anything but a simple screwdriver. Taking the film off was very easy. I have 3 stacked using the Dubia stackers and the extra center support bars. I absolutely LOVE the there locks. Best price around 😁❤️
I have a 4x2x2 Dubia enclosure for my ball python and it's been great! I love that the whole structure is so lightweight compared to any other material, and it can all be disassembled and easily transported if you have to move. The quality, price, and ease of assembly make an unbeatable combination. I wish I had seen this video before I put mine together, though, because I originally assembled it without realizing there was plastic on the PVC panels. The instructions didn't mention anything about it, so I just thought the panels were weirdly reflective and slightly damaged. I was a lot happier about the whole thing after figuring out they just had film that needed to be removed. All that is to say: The work you put in filming and talking about the plastic removal in this video was not in vain! It would definitely have helped me. Thanks for this!
Any other tips? I'd like to get one for my Ball Python. He's a baby now and will need an upgrade soon to a 4×2 😁
I have an enclosure I ordered from them about a year or so ago I believe. I love working with Dubia and they make great enclosures! I was excited to hear a few months ago that they came out with glass door replacements too! I figure I'll wait until my acrylic doors are scratched to heck then order replacements. All in all they have great stuff and are a pleasure to work with.
I have two enclosures from them and I had no idea they had these backgrounds! As soon as they're in stock I'm buying them. I've been looking to spice up my enclosure so this is perfect!
Soon as I saw the title I knew you would talking about this brand. I have a 4x2x2 and 24x18x12 and wow! They are sooo easy to put together and those screen tops…I wish all my enclosures had such a sturdy top. And when I was stuck on the smaller one (I don’t have much experience putting together any enclosures) they quickly responded (I figured it out on my own shortly after reaching out but was impressed with their response nonetheless)
I will absolutely go back for more and recommend these to anyone looking.
Both the red and the black look amazing 😍. Partial to the red at first, but the black rock actually really stands out
This channel is such a lovely way to start my Saturday mornings. Thanks, Clint.
At first glance I'd say that the sandy color is good for an arid set up with little fake/real greenery. But with that darker enclosure, bromeliads and other colorful plants would really pop. Even simple green plants would really stand out. As long as you leave enough space to see the walls!
Clint out here as a literal superhero doing this in basically a full suit! I salute you, sir. This video rules.
The most accurate term for his state of apparel would be, "in his shirtsleeves" as he's not wearing the jacket. And I don't mention that to be pedantic but rather because there are sadly far too few opportunities in my every day life to use such a delightful turn of phrase. LOL
@@darlingdivine LMAO! I work in a field where highly specific language is very important (basically financial law), so I thoroughly appreciate this!!!
I’m planning on starting to breed snakes and hopefully start my own business. I’ve been looking for a 4x2x2 enclosure for weeks so I know my hall pythons will have a good enclosure, but they all were over my two week paycheck! This enclosure looks perfect and it’s in my budget, thanks so much for sharing about it!
They both look amazing. I would choose the backdrop color by the color of my pet. If you have a reddish colored dragon, go for black so the contrast allows your dragon to stand out more.
I purchased this enclosure for my corn snake and I absolutely love it. 100× better than a zen imo
I have an updated version of this enclosure. Uses an aluminum frame. I am using it as the base unit of a 6 foot tall enclosure (I removed the screen in the top of it) I am setting up for a frilled lizard.
I was unaware of the 3 sided backgrounds, and will definitely use the sand colored one in the bottom and maybe another one in the upper portion with the remaining area done in cork.
Im really into this. idk how long ive been looking at other enclosures just in awe of how something so simple can cost so much.
Love your videos, always very informative and easy to understand your narration, as a keeper of tarantulas and scorpions I’ve learnt loads watching your videos so thanks Clint 👏
Such joy when Clint is building an enclosure 👍
I really appreciate the reminders to make sure all directional pieces are installed the correct way.
Bought one of these back when they were still in a bit of a prototyping phase and even then, I loved it so much I ended up getting 2 more later on! And they have only gotten better, upping the quality and making it look even better but still at an incredible price. So happy to see more people saying good things about the company and I can't wait to see what they do next!
I'm so glad you've made this video! I've been looking into these enclosures for a bit now.
Thanks to Clint, I was able to build my enclosure without help! It only took me an hour or two. All of the other tutorials I watched weren’t as easy to comprehend as Clint’s was! I’m in love with this enclosure. It’s the cheapest on the market, yet the quality of the material is so good. My snake is going to be super happy with the upgrade.
I buy from dubia all the time - excellent company with excellent service. My bugs always arrive alive - have not had one problem and have ordered from them for the past year. HIGHLY Recommend
Yea i bought two and they only sent one and now the other one is supposedly lost. Been two weeks and still nothing, no money back and no tank, thanks Dubai
Wooooo! I didn't knew that Clint also does asmr. Anyway nice enclosure and cute dragons.
Thanks for making so many educational videos .I consider this as also an educational video!😁
Phew, the background being almost twice as expensive as the enclosure itself was not what I was expecting lol.
Sob I know 😭
I have 4 and they are great. The new glass doors that you can get are insanely nice!
I left that "surgical tubing" stuff on the edge of the glass door but cut about an inch off the end so the door fit in the groove. I think it helps keep the doors from rattling or banging against each other when you're sliding them. It just makes them have a nice tight fit. But I could be wrong.
The black is beautiful, but I might've swapped the floors for both. ie black walls red floor, and vice versa. Great video as usual Doc!
I purchased one in the autumn of 2022 for my California kingsnake. It has worked very well, but be extra careful to assemble the enclosure parts-wise in the correct order. I had to back up a step or two because I did not do it in the correct order, and unfortunately the corners and rails are compression fit so tightly that it was impossible to get one corner to release and I ended up breaking the corner.
Other then that It has been an excellent enclosure.
I love your content so much! I used to have a bearded dragon named Tesla (after the scientist) but he sadly passed a couple of years ago. A side note- you remind me SO much of my piano professor, I’m a music education major. Like, your fascination and commitment to reptiles is almost spot on to that of my professor’s but, y’a know, piano. Again, I love your content so much!!
I loooove the enclosure. I bought one maybe a year ago and I sure wish I seen the back drop because I actually made mine. But it was 196 and no shipping fee. Very satisfied
Really really wish I had known of these when my son picked up a couple free geckos as one of his friends was moving. Nothing free is ever free of course. The enclosure from local retail stores cost over 300. Nice enough but this is so much nicer in my opinion. And you were right about the process being more than reasonable. Great job Dubai! And thanks Clint for pointing people towards a great looking product.
Thank you for this! I've been looking for a good quality pvc enclosure for under $600, and this fits the bill quite nicely!
Yes pay attention while assembling. If you do you won’t have an issue. Fortunately I was very careful and didn’t have to undo any of it . I could tell it would be a hassle and I knew I wanted to avoid that. Great video Cliff. GoHerping helped me with mine (think he was the first to make a video of these) but we do need more videos!
I have one of these. Great enclosure, with one issue. The doors were extremely thin, and for any reptile that needs high humidity, they will warp and quickly need replacement. However, the optional glass doors are a nice upgrade to fix that issue.
They must have gotten a lot of similar feedback because I just got a 4x2x2 and the glass doors are included now.
Thanks so much for doing a construction on this Clint! Fiance and I built melamine enclosures for our two beardies but tjey are SO heavy. I'm really excited to get my first enclosure, and eventually the second so our living room looks nice with matching enclosures. Definitely used the coupon code.
I cant tell which one looks better.... but I just want to point out they match the colour scheme of that room perfectly. The blue rug and the red couch go perfect with the slate blue and desert red 😁
Hello Clint I just discovered your amazing 😍🤩 channel! I have just binge watched 49 years worth of info on all animals. Bravo Clint. Your enthusiasm is contagious!
Happy I came across this video. Stellar price for this sized enclosure can get right now for $229.00, bummed that it says they aren’t restocking the backdrop though.
Finally, a great review of this product. My biggest concern was stack ability and light spacing/setup. As always Clint, great review and information. Cheers!
tbh on the black/grey backdrop your red beardy will be contrasting better and makes it easer to find him/her. But then again, the red will give it a bit more camouflage. Either way it looks great, both of them
Thank you I’m expecting my 4x2x2 thanks to you tomorrow for my blue tongue skink happy new year 🎆
Hey Clint, I notice that peeling anything off anything, it is usually easier to peel it diagonally rather than straight across. I don't know why it is easier, but it is. It of course can get awkward with such large pieces of acrylic, but it might be easier next time. Just something to try in the future.
This also works peeling labels off glass jars and all peeling situations you may come to in life. (except peeling fruits and veggies of course.)
Thank you for this! I have one of these enclosures that I have yet to assemble and I am not looking forward to the great peel. 😂 Anything helps
I just ordered my 4x2x2 they are currently $269.. can't wait to create my Embers home, my Leo is jumping from a 40 gal to this.lol super size... .. the background you have is one have looked at.. man i wish it wasn't so expensive... its AWESOME!!
I like the grey/block better for most set ups, but the red for a more arid set-up.
When they first got these in stock and texted me that they were in, I ordered one immediately. Got it together for my small Burm, then immediately ordered another to have when needed. This is a very basic enclosure, being that, you have to add all the furniture, backdrop, caulking etc. which is exactly what I needed to customize myself. Impressively strong, once assembled. Note: definitely use a lock for the sliding glass. My sweet Burmadette figured out how to open it 😂
Burmadette ❤ I love that name
Burmadette 👌👌👌
Burmadette - love it lol. What did you use for a lock? I more worry about my cat learning how to open it!
@@kjhart31 I use a glass door cabinet lock that slides onto the glass..
Hey, how did this enclosure work for when your burm is bigger? When putting two enclosures together and making a 8x2x2 I'm questioning whether this enclosure will be sturdy enough for a big burm or a big reticulated python. What are your thoughts?
Come on Clint! I got it for Christmas and can't do anything to get you recognition with codes and stuff. I only bought it because you said it was good and it's great. Advertisers! This guy is who you chase. I'm off to look into buying more reptile things. Hope someone doesn't convince Clint it's a good product and gets him to sell it to me... But seriously, I'm not buying the wallet, it ain't my style. I do however love this channel and think Clint is Stinkin' Rad! He got to become my dream as a child and he looks to really enjoy it. Thank you Clint. We needed another Steve Irwin to lead the children to love every animal on earth and not just the furry ones. Be safe my friend, we all want to see more of your pet guides and ideas.
I’m glad you said leopard gecko because I never hear people say that and I actually have my 2 yr old leopard gecko in a 4x2x2 with custom reptile habitats side and background ledges and he definitely enjoys ALL of it! If people would not be so locked in on a smaller enclosure I think they would see more benefits in this size for a leopard gecko with so much more to explore and use! Add led plus a uvb and deep heat projector with slate hides and coverage and trust me the difference in their behavior is amazing!!
It was such a pleasure to see Gus Gus in the enclosure! Light in his eyes, having a great time. Definitely intrigued by this enclosure! Thanks, Clint!
I’m so happy that you are doing enclosures again ❤. Thank you so much. Can you do more of this? Oh, it’s been awhile since you video about your new family members (pets)
I got a coupe of these enclosures last month and I love them. I'm waiting for a third one to come in. I was blown away by the quality for the price.
MINE JUST CAME IN !!!! Didn’t come with instructions thank you !!!!
I got one and I have no regrets. Way better than Zen Habitats imo
I’d say the holes on the corner pieces make it easier to install them as the air can escape through them whilst you are hammering them in opposed to the air being compressed inside the frame
I love Dubia Roaches! I've been eyeing these for a while now but just about sll of my animals are arboreal. Hopefully they offer an ordered enclosure soon 😊
having worked in a metal factory, the peeling is easier if you take a piece of tape and roll it sticky side out around your thumb to help start it. then make sure its flat on the ground and use your weight as leverage.
I got this one almost a month ago and my dragon loves it! Looks great, affordable, stackable, and so easy to assemble
@ClintsReptiles
That piece on the end of the door panels is to prevent smaller animals (feeders and babies) from getting between the panes and escaping.
I love how you are putting this together in a dress shirt and tie
Thank you for posting this video. I am going to be needing to upgrade my ball python enclosure this year and need a reasonable priced PVC enclosure. I have been thinking of buying some more reptiles so this site will come in handy.
I also would love to request an in depth video on feeding bearded dragons. I can barely find anything on feeding schedules online to have an idea of what a normal week of feeding is like. I mostly just see what to feed them and what to avoid. I’d like to know how to house the insects between feedings and how much they might eat at a time.
I really loved the video! After watching this I’m considering getting this for my next enclosure! 23:08 is there going to be a closer to nature 2?
Save those nice silicone door protectors for use on the edges of doors on enclosures for tiny geckos like mourning geckos to eliminate gaps their hatchlings might escape. Keeps them out of landfills, too. :)
My Uromastyx is in one of these enclosures, complete with the rock wall. It's simply the best, most cost effective 120 gallon you'll find on the market right now. They also make nice stands and hood vents for them now, too. Short of building enclosures yourself from scratch, this is the way to go.
I recently bought a plant stand that had similar corner pieces and it came with a rubber mallet too! Very handy!
This is a late comment, but I wanted to comment on the piping that you said didn't fit into the track. There might be 2 reasons that it was enclosed. The piping came off the short of door. If you want to make one of the doors a fix door sliding the piping halfway on may allow it to be slid into position. The second reason might be to close the gap between both panels if small or baby critters that might be able fit in between them.
I really like the red background, the dark looks grey blue with the lights.
Great video / unboxing / review of the enclosure. A suggestion for the bottom panel Don't peel off the underside just leave it... No one's ever going to see it and it can save you a little frustration in the end. Just a thought 😀
So glad they came out with their own enclosures! When we need a new one I'll be looking at these for sure!
$170 for a 36x18x18 50 gallon is unbelievable for the quality. Not to mention the company donates half of their profits. And after hearing Clint say that these are fantastic enclosures I will definitely be buying 2 and using the modular 1" stackers. Can't wait to go bioactive in these with my leo and rosy
Like the enclosures but think I am leaning towards the red rock. I like the Grey/Black but I think it would depend on what you were putting in it.
Great video :) I recently saw these enclosures at a reptile shop and was very intrigued. Thanks to you and your generous $10 code I just ordered the 24x18x12 enclosure for my viper geckos! Looking forward to setting it up. Thanks :)
Is there no more background with the sides available anymore? Can't find them anywhere.
Thank you for doing this video. Iv seen this enclosure but wasn’t sure on the quality. Now I’m sure I want one
Black for sure. These are really nice enclosures.
Somehow I wouldn't have been surprised if Clint had used a sonic screwdriver.... 🤣🤣
Finally a proper video. Thanks.
Say goodbye to "proper" videos. They don't get as many views as our more educational content and I'd rather make educational content anyway.
@@ClintsReptiles Unfortunate that you don't consider these educational videos. I have always looked to you to learn more about the hobby and what products to use (i.e. Enclosures, Feeders, How to set up Terrariums) as good guides.
But I guess Dinosaurs videos are much more educational in this day and age, and far more relevant to our hobby.
Like you said, in the end it is about views. I don't blame you, as a youtuber, that is your end game. But just sad to see you thinking that this video is less educational than a tiny t-rex video for our hobby.
To be honest with you, I have no plans to discontinue pet videos any time in the near future. That said, the pet hobby is not my passion. My passion is animals. All of them. Not just the ones you keep as pets. All of them. Since the beginning of this channel I have attempted to branch out so that we can talk about more than pets. I didn't get a PhD to be a pet tuber. I can't justify abandoning my career as a biologist to talk exclusively about pets. I would rather be a biologist. That said, in the last year almost none of our most popular videos have been about pets. We have finally broken into something that is more in line with what I want to do forever. Yes, that might mean that I do less pet stuff, but it also means that I would enthusiastically do this for the rest of my life. I'm really excited about this. Comments like yours make me feel less excited to continue down this path.
@@ClintsReptiles Don't let my comments affect you in any way. This is your channel, we are just having a constructive discussion. You are a good and reliable source in all aspects of owning a pet in our hobby. Especially with your succinct and knowledgeable explanations and advice. It is regrettable that these videos don't get more views and that we will get less going forward.
However, like I said, this is your channel and it is your prerogative to take it in whatever direction you see fit. More importantly, do what makes you happy. But may I suggest, try to find a happy balance.
Thank you. That's where we are. We're 50/50. I like that.
Definitely goes together better if you build it on a solid surface. Hard floor or truck tailgate. Built my first one on a padded carpet floor and it seemed to want to bounce itself apart when I’d whack it with the hammer. Hard to getthe corners butted up tight. Used a hard surface on my second one and it’s easier.
I have a couple of their early ones, before they did the redesign.
didn't put anything in them, but they are nice and sturdy
Clint! I believe the purpose of that piece that doesn't fit in the tracks it to be able to cut it down to size if you are including a lock in the doors
i cant wait to get one of these soon, my dumerila boa is a bit cramped in his 75 gal. but im in the process of movin. I just hope he is okay with the altitude, he'll be moving from 400 feet above sea level to 6700 ft. Ive heard of rattlesnakes living as high as 9000 ft so I dont think it'll be an issue since they will still be kept at the same temps. and reptiles have much lower oxygen requirements than mammals.
It looks insane. The sides and bg are so realistic. They're amazing
Oh, they're not included lol
@@LukeMcGuireoides Altogether it's about $300 total. That's a steal for a setup that large.
@@richyrich6099 no, the 3 sided background with floor is literally $439. The enclosure is $249. It's $688
@@ansnfbsknanssshshbsnsndnd5438 You don't need to buy the background, ya know. That's aesthetics. I was talking about the enclosure by itself.
The enclosure itself is just under $300. That's a steal for a 120 gallon tank. I've seen similar sized tanks go for up to $600 by themselves.
Also yeah, those backgrounds are expensive cause they are insanely difficult to mold and make. I made similar backgrounds for my crested gecko tank last week and it took me over a week to do and about $200 worth of tools for smaller less pronounced backdrops. It's not exactly rocket science economics. The more expensive something is to make = more money it will cost.
@@richyrich6099 you responded to a comment of someone talking about the background saying all together it's $300.... so that why I said it's more expensive. Of course you don't have to buy the background.