Tarantula Cube

What types of pets can I keep in this enclosure?

This acrylic enclosure is the perfect fossorial enclosure habitat, which was designed with the friends who live among the soil in mind. Often choosing to web up a hole, dig deep burrows in the earth, or prefer to scurry around in the dirt. These enclosures are perfect for isopods, fossorial tarantulas such as the Skeleton Leg Tarantula, or rare types of roaches that can climb glass or plastic that you’d like to keep from roaming from your house, such as Extinct-in-the-Wild roaches.

What is the benefit of acrylic over glass?

Acrylic enclosures offer several advantages over glass when housing invertebrates, making them a preferred choice for many keepers and hobbyists. One of the primary benefits is their lightweight nature, which makes acrylic enclosures easier to handle, move, and position, especially in setups involving multiple or stacked habitats. Additionally, acrylic provides superior clarity compared to glass, offering better light transmission and a more vivid view of the enclosure's interior, which is ideal for observing invertebrate behavior or showcasing display species. Durability is another key factor; acrylic is significantly more impact-resistant than glass, reducing the risk of shattering in accidental drops or bumps. Finally, acrylic provides better thermal insulation than glass, helping to maintain stable temperatures with greater efficiency—an essential consideration for species requiring consistent warmth. These qualities make acrylic a versatile and practical material for invertebrate enclosures.

First bioactive, what else should I add to the enclosure?

Creating a bioactive enclosure is an excellent way to provide your reptile or arthropod with a naturalistic, self-sustaining habitat. By mimicking natural ecosystems, bioactive setups utilize living organisms to help manage waste, support plant growth, and maintain overall enclosure health. For beginners, setting up a successful bioactive enclosure starts with choosing the right substrate tailored to the species’ environmental needs. We highly recommend you check out our guide, which is all about Bioactive for Beginners, before taking the plunge into the world of bioactive arthropod keeping!