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Gibbs&JackBlack · 02-01-2014, 01:50 PM

Reptile tanks are different sizes than standard aquariums-did you know this?
I didn't. I assumed they were the same and just marketed differently.

I recently found an awesome deal on Craigslist that was offered as a reptile cage with an awesome sliding lid and it is slightly bigger than a 20 gal long. There is no brand on it that I could see.
20 gal long is 30x12
This tank is 32x14 with the inside measurements slightly less because of the glass thickness.
It might not seem like much of a difference but it adds quite a lot of space really. I fit a large flying saucer in there, where I could not with the 20 gal long.

So just wanted to give a heads up that if you want bigger than a 20 gal long but don't have room for a 40 gal breeder, look at the reptile tanks and you might find a great option.

02-01-2014, 01:50 PM
Gibbs&JackBlack Hamster Overlord Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California, USA Posts: 730	Re: *Cages in the USA* Reptile tanks are different sizes than standard aquariums-did you know this? I didn't. I assumed they were the same and just marketed differently. I recently found an awesome deal on Craigslist that was offered as a reptile cage with an awesome sliding lid and it is slightly bigger than a 20 gal long. There is no brand on it that I could see. 20 gal long is 30x12 This tank is 32x14 with the inside measurements slightly less because of the glass thickness. It might not seem like much of a difference but it adds quite a lot of space really. I fit a large flying saucer in there, where I could not with the 20 gal long. So just wanted to give a heads up that if you want bigger than a 20 gal long but don't have room for a 40 gal breeder, look at the reptile tanks and you might find a great option. __________________ Home to 3 curious Guinea Pigs, 1 Syrian hamster-🐹Totoro, 2 Campbell's🐹🐹-Aries and Gemini, a doggie 🐶 trouble maker, and 4 busy kids!