Choosing among reptile enclosures & terrariums starts with the job: do you need portable temporary housing, a glass enclosure with accessories included, or a full-glass tank with mesh and access features? Price alone cannot answer that. This comparison separates the Exo Terra Faunarium, the Exo Terra front-opening setup, and the 15-gallon tank by handling, construction, included equipment, and stated use.
Quick take
The Exo Terra Faunarium is the direct match for transport, quarantine, temporary housing, and live-food handling. The Exo Terra full setup suits shoppers who want a front-opening glass terrarium plus lamps, décor, and measuring equipment. The 15 Gallon Full Glass tank is the choice for a glass format with a removable mesh top, wire and tubing inlets, and a waterproof base.
The two Faunarium entries have the same title, PT2260 model, dimensions, and described uses, so they lead to one buying decision rather than two distinct formats. Across the four entries, listed prices span $21.82 to $159.99, an absolute spread of $138.17.
Listed-price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Exo Terra Glass Front-Opening Reptile Terrarium Full Setup with Accessories | $125.00 | |
| Exo Terra Faunarium, Plastic Reptile Terrarium, Medium, PT2260 Multi | $21.82 | |
| Exo Terra Faunarium, Plastic Reptile Terrarium, Medium, PT2260 Multi | $21.82 | |
| 15 Gallon Full Glass Reptile Terrarium 12" x 12" x 24" Knock-Down Glass Tank | $159.99 |
Decision matrix
- Transport, quarantine, or temporary housing: The Faunarium description directly names all three uses and also mentions live-food transport.
- Carrying and repeated access: The Faunarium has a handle, a transparent door, and a top clear window.
- Accessories included: The Exo Terra full setup includes three dome light fixtures, a 50W basking bulb, moss, a water dish, a branch, a hide, and an analog thermometer/hygrometer gauge.
- Mesh-top glass format: The 15 Gallon tank has a removable top mesh screen, closable top and side inlets, and a front-opening door.
- Rainforest-tank use: The 15 Gallon description identifies an 8-inch-deep base and waterproof bottom for that purpose.
Product notes
Exo Terra Glass Front-Opening Reptile Terrarium Full Setup with Accessories
The Exo Terra Glass Front-Opening setup fits someone who wants a front-opening glass terrarium bundled with equipment rather than an enclosure alone. The included set lists three dome light fixtures, an Exo Terra 50W Intense Basking Spot bulb, tropical green sphagnum moss, a rock-style water dish, decorative wood branch, rock-style hide, and an analog thermometer/hygrometer gauge. The limitation is the used condition; the description also mentions dust on the glass panels and light residue on the floor liner. Choose it when that accessory mix is useful and a pre-owned setup is acceptable.
Exo Terra Faunarium, Plastic Reptile Terrarium, Medium, PT2260 Multi
For transport, quarantine, or temporary housing, the clear plastic Faunarium is closely matched to the stated job. Its handle supports carrying, while the transparent door and top clear window provide described access points for placing or removing animals. The Faunarium is also described as stackable and easy to clean and disinfect, useful for repeated handling. Its limitation is the focused role: the description emphasizes temporary housing, quarantine, transport, and live-food use rather than an accessory-filled glass setup. The listed 12 x 7.5 x 8-inch dimensions define the format, so plan around that footprint.
Exo Terra Faunarium Medium (matching PT2260 configuration)
The matching Exo Terra Faunarium configuration offers the same portable format and the same practical reason to choose it: transport, quarantine, or temporary housing. The clear plastic body, handle, top opening, stackable design, and easy-clean description all point to that use. Its concrete limitation is that it does not create a separate format from the other Faunarium entry; the title, model, dimensions, and described uses match. Treat this as the same PT2260 decision, not as a distinct enclosure category. That makes the choice straightforward when portability and simple handling matter more than a bundled glass setup.
15 Gallon Full Glass Reptile Terrarium 12" x 12" x 24" Knock-Down Glass Tank
The 15 Gallon Full Glass tank fits a habitat plan built around the listed 12 x 12 x 24-inch format. Its description adds a removable top mesh screen, closable top and side inlets for wires and tubing, a front-opening door, an 8-inch-deep base, and a waterproof bottom that can be used as a rainforest tank. The limitation is the $159.99 listed price, the highest in this comparison, plus the knock-down format means assembly is part of the setup. The description names tree frogs, arboreal geckos, juvenile crested geckos, and chameleons as examples for judging fit.
Final recommendation by use case
- Temporary housing, quarantine, or transport: Choose the Exo Terra Faunarium. Its stated purpose matches these jobs, and the handle and opening top window support handling.
- A ready accessory bundle: Choose the Exo Terra Glass Front-Opening Reptile Terrarium Full Setup with Accessories. The title and included equipment make that use case explicit.
- A full-glass tank with mesh and tubing access: Choose the 15 Gallon Full Glass Reptile Terrarium. Its removable mesh screen, closable inlets, and waterproof bottom distinguish the intended setup.
- Choosing between the two Faunarium entries: Treat them as the same PT2260 option because their titles, dimensions, and use descriptions match.
