Exo Terra vs. ZooMed - Differences ?

[Lady Bullseye]

Oh boy, me again!

I looked and didn't see a thread that addressed this specifically.

Is what are the pros and cons of each brand. I'm going to get an 18 x 18 x 24 size of either one.

What I've seen is that the ZM has one door the width of the viv, and the ET has two sliding doors.

I appreciate any other important to consider pros/cons of their features as well.

[Philsuma]

one vs 2 doors.

The latch is a bit different.

Tiny bit size diff and plastic edges.

Screen top is one piece in the Zoomed and 2 in the Exos.

Zoomed is @ 20% cheaper.

I like zoomeds for the single door. I have OCD issues, and the 2 doors of the exo's really mess with me. hehhe

[Lady Bullseye]

So you don't feel that it would let out too much humidity or in too much cooler room air in a living room setting, not frog room. (Don't have that luxury, but would so love to!) And not a concern that a frog would jump out the larger opening? I "worry" about all these little type of details, probably silly. I want them to be safe & happy . The cheaper, but still good, makes me happy!

[Philsuma]

Both are equally "frog suitable"....there are no gaps for frogs to get out on either one. They are made specifically to keep very small animals / our hobby.

BOTH models need a proper fit glass top - provided aftermarket by you.

[Lady Bullseye]

I'm quite sure I'm going with the Zoo Med, after seeing both I like the latch a lot better on that, and not having the line down the center of the tank like the ET has.

So, I think I read that it has a one piece top? (where the ET has a divider in the center of the top screen?) I saw one, but it was in a box that the top was covered. If I understand what I'm reading, it is good to leave a small (like 1/4") gap at the top to vent? If I have that correct, where is it best to have the vent area? Front of the tank, back, one side or both?