Terrarium/Gerbilarium Black Scape with sliding door double grid & high edge

Terrarium Gerbilarium Black Scape with Sliding Door, Double Grid & High Edge

Meet the first rodent Terrarium / Gerbilarium with double ventilation!

Hamsterscapes in fully glazed enclosures have been extremely popular for years. Until now, this was often done in converted aquariums or adapted terrariums. These enclosures either had a double grid for good ventilation, but offered no protection against gnawing, or they had a single grid at the top, which, due to the lack of the thermosiphon principle , provided less good ventilation.

✔ Ideal for hamster scaping and gerbil scaping !
✔ High edge of 25 cm
✔ Made of 4mm thick glass
✔ Includes aluminum top and bottom grille. The bottom grille is protected by a special profile to prevent gnawing

The Terrarium Black Scape is specially designed for creating beautiful Hamsterscaping and Gerbilscaping landscapes. With its high edge, this terrarium offers enough space for the use of a lot of litter, in which small rodents such as Mice and Dwarf Hamsters can nest.

Terrariums and Air Circulation: The Magic Behind Airflow

Our Black Scape terrariums are carefully designed to provide optimum air circulation for the animals housed in them. It features a sophisticated ventilation system that is beneficial to the well-being of the rodents. But how does this actually work?

Top air vent: The terrarium is equipped with a top air vent that runs the full length of the top. This top vent acts as an outlet for warm air in the terrarium. Warm air naturally rises, and this vent provides an outlet for that warm air.

Second grid Fresh air intake: This second grid acts as the intake point for fresh air from outside the terrarium. Here, fresh air is sucked in from outside through the rodent-proof grid at the front. This air is cooler and contains more oxygen than the air inside the terrarium.

Protected front grid: At the front of the terrarium there is a protected grid that also runs the entire length. It is very important to note that this grid is protected with a rodent-proof profile to prevent rodents from damaging it.

Natural convection: The system uses the principle of natural convection. Warm air rises and cold air sinks. This phenomenon is called thermosiphon. The warm air in the terrarium rises to the upper grid at the top of the terrarium.

Air circulation: The natural thermosiphon circulation of warm air rising and cold air falling creates a continuous air circulation. This means that the warm, stale air in the terrarium is discharged through the upper grille, while fresh air is drawn in from outside through the low, rodent-proof grille at the front.

This air circulation ensures healthy air quality in the terrarium, minimizes odors and prevents the air from stagnating. The result is an optimal living environment in which the animals can display their natural behavior without the risk of respiratory infections due to insufficient ventilation. In addition, the chance of parasites is reduced because the terrarium ensures a reduction in humidity thanks to good ventilation. Pests such as parasites, mites, lice etc. like a higher humidity.

What exactly does this thermosiphon principle of a Terrarium / Gerbilarium entail and what does this mean for you and your animal?

With thermosiphon we use the principles of thermodynamics. Warm air rises and cold air falls and we use this kinetic energy to give your animal good ventilation in the enclosure.

In a house with only one ventilation point, regardless of the size of the grille at the top, the warm air rises. But due to the lack of a good supply of cold, fresh air, this warm air can only leave the accommodation minimally, because there is a vacuum. But if we break this vacuum with a second grille, placed lower than the top grille, we can fill it with clean, fresh air and good ventilation is created.

The Benefits of Our Ventilation System

Our ventilation system offers numerous advantages, not only for the inhabitants of the terrarium, but also for the owners:

• Healthy Air Quality : The constant air circulation ensures healthy air quality in the terrarium, which significantly reduces the risk of respiratory infections.

• Minimizing Odors : It prevents odors from building up, keeping the indoor environment fresh and pleasant.

• Preventing Parasites : Thanks to effective air circulation, humidity is reduced, which significantly reduces the chance of pests such as parasites, mites, lice and the like. These pests thrive in a humid environment.

• Temperature Control : The ventilation system also helps regulate the temperature in the terrarium, preventing overheating.

Single Top Grille vs. Double Top and Bottom Grille

A question that often comes up is whether a single top grille or a grille-shaped cover that covers the entire top is better than a system with two grilles, namely both a top and a bottom grille. Both systems have their advantages and disadvantages.

A single top grille/lid can provide maximum air circulation, but this often comes at the cost of less suction power. This is because air circulation in a closed space is driven by natural convection, where warm air rises and cold air sinks. In the case of a single top grille, air circulation cannot be sufficiently stimulated.

A system with two grilles, namely an upper and lower grille, provides a more controlled and efficient air circulation. The air circulation is stimulated by the natural movement of warm and cold air, with the lower opening providing the intake of cool air and the upper grille removing the warm air.

The choice between these systems depends on specific needs and priorities. If safety and control of air circulation are more important, a system with two grilles may be preferable.

What do you notice about this double ventilation?

Less stench, because the smells of urine and organic waste are removed much faster. But also a much better air quality, so that your animal does not get respiratory infections due to a lack of ventilation.

With this terrarium with double ventilation you can enjoy a fresh and healthy living environment for your beloved animal!

50 cm high for extra space!

In addition, the terrarium is 50 cm high, which provides space to place a running wheel on the ground cover. This terrarium is ideal for " Hamsterscaping ", for example. Thanks to the high edge, a lot of litter can be used, in which the small rodents can then dig. The terrarium is suitable for small rodents such as: Mice, Dwarf hamsters, Hamsters and Gerbils.