Zilla 11 Gallon Glass Tropical Vertical Habitat Starter Kit
Zilla 11 Gallon Glass Tropical Vertical Habitat Starter Kit for Small Tree Dwelling Reptiles & Amphibians
- VERTICAL ENCLOSURE DESIGN provides height for arboreal habitat setups
- FRONT OPENING DOOR allows easy access for feeding and maintenance
- WATER-TIGHT BASE allows for drainage layers or planted setups
- INCLUDES 12" X 12" X 18" GLASS TERRARIUM with rock background, screen top and locking components
- COMPLETE KIT INCLUDES mini halogen dome with bulb, substrate, humidity and temperature gauge, feeding dish and setup guide
- Ships with reinforced packaging to protect product
Create a vertical habitat designed for arboreal species with the Zilla Tropical Reptile Vertical Starter Kit, built to support reptiles and amphibians that thrive in elevated environments. The tall enclosure design provides ample vertical space, while the front-opening door allows for easy access during feeding and maintenance. A hinged screen top offers additional access and helps support proper airflow, while locking latches help keep the enclosure securely closed. The water-tight bottom allows for use with a drainage layer or planted setup, and the included rock-style background adds a natural look to the habitat. This kit also includes essential components such as substrate, a feeding dish, and a humidity and temperature gauge to help you monitor conditions inside the enclosure. The included mini halogen dome fixture provides focused light and heat in a compact form, making it a practical fit for this vertical setup. Designed to simplify setup and ongoing care, this kit offers a starting point for building a well-structured tropical habitat.
| SKU: | B01N5VWZEB |
| Weight: | 16.8 Pounds |
| Dimensions: | 12"L x 12"W x 18"H |
| Brand: | Zilla |
| Model: | 100528750 |
| Colour: | Black, Clear |
| Manufacture: | Central Garden & Pet |
| Colour: | Black, Clear |
From the manufacturer
Overall good but caution if your creatures are small
Overall a good beginner setup. Word of caution, if you are planning on having anything small in the tank, the back panel is not sealed off (my tree frogs have decided that behind the panel is their favorite place to hang outwhich I have mixed feelings about). I think it could easily be sealed off if you think of it from the beginning.
For a 1st time reptile owner I believe this Terrarium/kit is a worthwhile purchase. I give it a 5-Star rating, because it is an adequate size/kit. The kit came with everything pictured in the advertisements (except no bulb in the light housing). It also did not come with a pictured backing. Instead it came with a green colored foam board/block.
However, IF the Terrarium enclosure had been undamaged. Then I believe that I would have been satisfied with the purchase. The refund process was excellent. If I hadn’t already purchased the Gecko that morning then I would have waited to get a replacement one.
Luckily a local pet shop had a Terrarium available that same day which we have our Gecko housed in now. We were able to use everything that came in the original kit. Which we really appreciated. For the price, customer service and convince of delivery I believe that this is a worthwhile buy. I hope my review helps in your decision making.
Nice terrarium to house something small
I really like the accessories it came with. The 25w halogen bulb throws a lot of heat. I did find it a little expensive for what you get which is why I didn’t give it more stars. This is a nice enclosure for a small amphibian or micro reptile and would be a lavish mansion for inverts. The background looks a little cheaply made and takes up unnecessary real estate. I like the way the enclosure is put together though, with the front opening doors and good ventilation.
I have been an Exo Terra or Zoo Med fan for many, many years. I purchased a Zilla “bow front” terrarium at a local reptile expo in early 2020 and was really happy with it’s quality and how most of the common gaps/openings in the other two brands were NOT an issue with the Zilla. I recently moved a day gecko out of that tank with the intent to move mourning geckos into it and the minimal amount of “gecko proofing” I had to do was so impressive.
When I purchased my Agricolae pair, I knew I only wanted a Zilla for the same reasoning. The only gaps of concern were the side of the front door that has the hinge, but I slit a length of aquarium tubing and siliconed it on and it’s fine. I also used a little packing tape on the opposite top corner just to be safe, as I ran out of silicone so couldn’t run a bead inside to protect another really small gap. As soon as they grow a bit, we will not have any issues and can remove those safety measures. For the mourning geckos in the larger tank, they’ll stay permanently.
The tank itself is sturdy, well made and attractive. The extras it comes with are nice, but not necessary for every species. I like keeping extra supplies on hand, so definitely don’t mind them. I was a bit nervous about using the halogen lamp included in such a small enclosure, especially looking at the temperatures it projects achieving with it’s use. I ended up buying a nano LED fixture that I’ll feel much safer using.
My only complaint, is I wish the door were a bit longer. The vent area could be at least a couple inches lower, while still allowing for suitable amounts of substrate and providing a nicer/fuller view inside the habitat.
Okay so first off, $109!?!? You simply can not beat this ANYWHERE. The terrarium alone is worth that much. The light it comes with unfortunately the bulb will be too hot for specifically Crested Geckos, but it is a good light and could work with numerous other reptiles and set ups. Then it comes with a hygrometer/ thermometer combo that works good. It came with a decent back-round and some substrate as well plus a feeding dish. So happy with everything! The terrarium is actually really good quality for the price point. I also actually prefer the single door now over a double door as well. I couldn’t be happier and I’ll for sure buy it again!
Small, but really nice set up
It came with more than what I needed for a set up, I use it as a back up tank for some of my dart frogs. No complaints, it’s great quality and the stuff that came with it was equally as good! The backdrop is kinda lame, but I don’t use factory ones anyway.