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Post by polar on Jun 28, 2014 15:53:36 GMT -8
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Post by Demonic Hope on Jun 28, 2014 20:33:55 GMT -8
The second Zilla is perfectly fine. Its probably one of the brands I see recommended the most. Personally I make my own lids so I can't advise totally. But I've seen it recommend.
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Post by polar on Jun 29, 2014 9:17:49 GMT -8
Thanks; that's the one I ended up purchasing, along with the Petco brand cage locks. I'll see how they compare to the ones I currently have(Zilla brand, I believe). They look like the kind I prefer from back when I had snakes.
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Post by wolfgirl on Jul 2, 2014 8:54:17 GMT -8
i just got a Zilla screen cover for the new gerbils. so far i'm happy with it  |
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Post by polar on Jul 2, 2014 16:04:53 GMT -8
It won't be arriving until Monday but I'm hoping it's the same as their current one. I have a cat who likes to lounge on their tank soo.. it needs to be strong enough to hold his weight as well. The PetSmart one(probably the same as a Zilla cover) works great. I just hope the PetCo cage locks work well, too.
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Post by scbbc81 on Jul 3, 2014 13:43:10 GMT -8
Looks like I'm a little late since you made the purchase. But the first r-zilla with the center hinge is a godsend for me. I don't have to remove the whole cover to feed, water, play with the gerbils or to do some spot cleaning. For me it makes things so much easier.
Edit to add: The mesh is pretty sturdy. Its a little thin but not that cloth like kind of mesh that bends with the touch of a finger.
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Post by xtra on Jul 7, 2014 20:51:59 GMT -8
If i can get the dimensions of my tank could someone please tell me which one would be ideal to buy. Been needing a new lid for boys tank because I can't hang anything from the one i had to make myself, plus if it could be sturdy enough to hold a wheel that would be great.
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Post by polar on Jul 7, 2014 20:56:04 GMT -8
I could probably tell you. What are the dimensions?
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Post by xtra on Jul 7, 2014 22:38:43 GMT -8
30 inches long
12 inches wide
Hope that helps. My boys really need a wheel in their tank, think they are looking a little chubbs. well one of them XD
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Post by polar on Jul 8, 2014 11:11:05 GMT -8
You would need the same size as the one I just bought: www.petco.com/product/112185/Zilla-Fresh-Air-Terrarium-Screen-Cover.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch (the 29/20 gallon long size). PetSmart, Foster and Smith, and other sites had decent deals on it as well. If you can wait, PetCo/PetSmart have frequently changing online sales. When I got mine, I received 20% off the entire purchase and free shipping. They(PetCo) currently have $30 off of $100 and PetSmart has 15% off, I believe. I couldn't find an appropriate wheel when I adopted my guys so we decided to check at Walmart. They had a mesh-type wheel for around $4. I've attached it to the screen with twisty ties(zip ties also work) and oiled it with coconut oil(they were quite happy about that) and it's working out well. |
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Post by polar on Jul 8, 2014 11:19:33 GMT -8
Looks like I'm a little late since you made the purchase. But the first r-zilla with the center hinge is a godsend for me. I don't have to remove the whole cover to feed, water, play with the gerbils or to do some spot cleaning. For me it makes things so much easier. Edit to add: The mesh is pretty sturdy. Its a little thin but not that cloth like kind of mesh that bends with the touch of a finger. Sent from my Triumph using Tapatalk 2 Hey, Thanks for the reply; I just saw this. And yeah, the screen arrived yesterday. I was pretty peeved as it was badly scratched and covered in dust from the warehouse. I haven't set the tank up yet but it seems to be the same screen as the one on my current tank. It does give a bit more as it's larger. Hopefully I won't regret not getting the one with the center hinge. One of my cats is quite fond of lounging on it, as the gerbils curiously sniff his toes. |
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Post by xtra on Jul 8, 2014 16:14:28 GMT -8
Having to search on Amazon for what you suggested. I live in the UK so I have to find one that can ship to hear XD I should ask if it will make a difference if I have little glass sides near the top of the tank ? This is what I mean  I can remove the black bits on the top, but I wonder if the glass is going to effect the mesh lid ? |
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Post by polar on Jul 8, 2014 16:53:44 GMT -8
Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot to ask if you were in the US. Oops. I have no idea what's available in the UK but I'm sure someone can make a suggestion. Maybe check local classifieds? I wasn't able to find one but I currently live in the middle of nowhere.
I don't think the glass will be a problem; at least from what I can see in the picture.
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Post by polar on Jul 8, 2014 16:56:52 GMT -8
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Post by xtra on Jul 8, 2014 17:19:36 GMT -8
That's the exact one I came across XD
I will order it friday. Its sucks that I can't wait that long to get it out before cleaning them out, but I will just have to add the new roof and wheel later ^^
Luckily I managed to find the other stuff i need for their cage and can get that sooner while I wait for this. So it shouldn't be too bad XD
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