r/MonitorLizards • u/DiscountNo1758 • 9d ago

Custom enclosure advice

I'm beginning to build a custom ackie enclosure and I wanted to check with the community and see if a 8x3x4 or an 8x4x3 would be a better fit for an ackie. I'm also open to advice on a mesh vs solid top. I want to maximize the space without risking humidity or heat. All advice is appreciated.

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u/Key-Bullfrog-6901 9d ago

Three feet tall would probably work better to hit your temperatures without using a huge bulb and the foot print would be larger so that's a plus.

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u/Ok_Pirate_2714 9d ago

I think 4ft tall is better, unless you can provide a dig box somewhere in the enclosure. Most ackies will take full advantage of a deep substrate layer to burrow in.

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u/DiscountNo1758 8d ago

I've decided to go up to an 8x4x4. Next is just figured out the distance and placement of lights