Zoo Med NT-1-4 User Manual
FOR TER RARIUM ITEMS#
NT-1, NT-2, NT-3, NT-4
I N S T R U C T I O N S
Congratulations on your purchase of Zoo Med’s Naturalistic Terrarium! The following
information will instruct you on the proper use of the terrarium and give you ideas on how to
set-up your new Naturalistic Terrarium.
SPECIAL FEATURES & INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE
SCREEN COVER:
The mesh used in the screen cover has been selected for its
superior UVB and light transmission properties, and is made of
corrosion resistant Stainless Steel. The screen cover is removed by
pressing on the two tabs and lifting up on the front of the cover. It can be reinstalled by
inserting the rear edge of the cover first, and lowering the front of the screen cover until it
snaps into place.
DOOR:
Your new terrarium features a single, full front glass door for optimum viewing pleasure. To
open the door, press down on the latch and pull on the plastic door frame just above the latch.
To close the door, press down on the latch, push the door closed, and release the latch.
LOCKING THE DOOR:
For the safety of your terrarium animals and small children, the door of your terrarium may be locked by installing a small lock through the holes just above the
door latch. Zoo Med’s Naturalistic Terrarium Repti Lock (Item NT-TL, sold
separately) is easy to use and allows you to choose your own 3-digit combination.
NATURALISTIC TERRARIUM LIGHT BAR:
The Naturalistic Terrarium Light Bar (Items NT-L12 and NT-L18, sold separately) allows you to mount lamps inside your
terrarium for a clean and modern look. The
light bar attaches to the inside of the screen
cover. Instructions for installation and use are
included in the package with the Naturalistic
Terrarium Light Bar.
mount your lamps inside the terrarium, you
may suspend a light fixture above the screen
cover (i.e. Zoo Med’s Deep Dome Lamp
Fixture
, Item LF-17).
If you choose not to
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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).
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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
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.
. There are two power
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!
* WARNING: Do not use Under Tank Heaters when
filling the base of your terrarium with water!
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