Zoo Med NT-1-4_Naturalistic_Terrariums - Manual (Page 2)

POWER CORD/AIRLINE TUBING EXIT SLOTS:
There are six exit locations (three per side) for power cords and airline tubing on the back of
the upper frame of the terrarium. Hold-down clips in the screen cover create a tight seal at
this location to prevent insects from escaping. To run power cords or airline tubing out of the
terrarium, insert into one of the slots and pull to remove unwanted slack (figure 1). When the
screen cover is reinstalled, the hold-down clips will press against the power cords or tubing
and hold them in place (figure 2).
USING UNDER TANK HEATERS*:
Special care has been taken in the design of your terrarium to
easily accommodate under tank heaters like
Zoo Med’s Repti
Therm U.T.H. Under Tank Heaters. There are two power
cord exit slots on the back side of the base of the terrarium
(one on each side). In addition, the back and sides of the base
of the terrarium are elevated to allow excess heat to escape.
When using
Zoo Med’s Repti Therm U.T.H. Under Tank
Heater with Zoo Med’s Naturalistic Terrarium, you do not
need to apply the rubber feet to the base of the terrarium.
VENTILATION:
Traditional terrariums have poor ventilation with only a screen cover on top. Your terrarium has
“flow-through” ventilation to allow for greater air exchange. Just below the door there is a grill
with small ventilation holes that allow air to enter the terrarium. A temperature gradient in your
terrarium will cause a natural flow of air into the front grill, up to the top of the terrarium, and
out through the screen cover. This is beneficial for both plants and animals in your terrarium.
WATER FEATURES IN YOUR TERRARIUM*:
The bottom portion of your terrarium is designed to hold water,
allowing you to fill the terrarium with water up to the plastic vent
below the door. You can create a natural paludarium with land and
water areas, or fill the bottom with water and gravel only. You can
also add a pump and a background to create a waterfall!
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* WARNING: Do not use Under Tank Heaters when
filling the base of your terrarium with water!
SPECIAL FEATURES & INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE
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