Description
xOverview
Discover the Phailozoo 85 gallon front-opening reptile tank, designed to support engaging enclosures for snakes, bearded dragons, and other lizards. With dimensions of 48 inches long, 24 inches wide, and 18 inches tall, it offers a spacious yet manageable habitat that emphasizes safe access and straightforward upkeep.
Key architecture includes a fully closed structure to minimize escape routes, paired with rigid tempered glass doors that feature a precise 2 mm gap. A substrate barrier helps keep substrates in place during routine activities, so feeding and cleaning can feel smoother and more predictable.
Open Access, Easy Maintenance
The front-opening design, complemented by convenient door handles, makes feeding and cleaning simpler without relying on suction cups or touching fingerprint-prone surfaces. This setup supports a clean, user-friendly workflow for busy keepers.
- Front-opening access enables easy feeding and cleaning
- Tempered glass doors resist scratching and daily wear
Climate Readiness and Adaptability
The top screen provides ventilation with about 28% visibility, helping to balance heat lamp placement, humidity, and lighting. It is compatible with common reptile accessories such as heat lamps, humidifiers, misters, foggers, and UVA/UVB lighting, making it suitable for a range of species and setups.
- Works with heat lamps, humidifiers, misters, and foggers
- Supports UVA and UVB lighting to support natural behaviors
Durability, Assembly, and Configuration
Despite its sturdy feel, the tank remains comparatively easy to handle and can be assembled in six steps. A pre-built bottom and top simplify initial setup, and you can expand your habitat with optional stackers or spacer cabinets for a multi-tank containment zone at home.
Important Considerations
Note that the bottom is silicone-sealed for strength, but the unit is not leakproof. If you’re building a bioactive enclosure, consider double-sealing with silicone to improve the overall seal and reliability.
Practical Use Scenarios
From a spacious snake enclosure to bearded dragon or lizard habitats, this tank supports flexible layouts while keeping safety and routine maintenance in focus.
Care & Maintenance Tips
Regularly inspect the silicone seal around the bottom, maintain proper airflow, and pair with appropriate substrates. Keeping the glass clean helps maintain clear viewing and a healthy habitat for your reptiles.
FAQ
Q: Is the Phailozoo 85 Gallon Front-Opening Reptile Tank suitable for a bearded dragon or snake?
A: Yes, its 48 x 24 x 18 inch footprint suits bearded dragons, snakes, and many lizards, with ample space and airflow.
Q: Is this tank leakproof?
A: No. The bottom is silicone-sealed for strength, but it is not leakproof; consider additional sealing for bioactive setups.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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