Although the melamine itself is waterproof, the exposed chipboard may swell if water is absorbed. We therefore recommend that you seal your vivarium with silicon once constructed to prevent leakage and to help ensure that your product has a long and healthy life. This will make your vivarium completely waterproof.

Simply run silicon along all inside joins and areas of exposed chipboard (such as cam holes) and leave overnight to dry. We also suggest that a small amount of silicon is run internally around the edge of the vent holes and tracking to help ensure that no moisture will enter the chipboard. It is critical that all joins and areas of exposed chipboard are cleaned before sealing.

All of our vivariums have a standard 12 month warranty. If you fill out the warranty card provided along with the vivarium, you will receive an extra 12 months free, giving you a total of 2 years warranty from the date of purchase.

The standard and extended warranty covers for defective parts which have failed under normal use. We shall not replace parts that have been damaged under abnormal conditions or that which have been subjected to improper use. Please also note, it is important that you seal your vivarium to prevent moisuture entering into the exposed chipboard. We will not replace parts that have been water damaged due to insufficient sealing. If the vivarium is not sealed correctly this will invalidate the warranty.

STACKING & SHOP FITTINGS

Our vivariums can be stacked ontop of one another, providing increased housing for reptile enthusiasts and retailers. To help lift the vivariums off the ground, we supply stylish silver feet which easily attach to the underside of the vivarium.

If you are looking for a shop fitting, just give us your wall dimensions and we can help you to create the perfect sequence of vivariums for your premises.

WHY WOOD?

Vivexotic vivariums are made with the most popular and fashionable wood finishes, helping them to fit into most homes becoming a spectacular focal point in any room. Wooden vivariums are not only stronger and stackable, but they are also less prone to cracking, chipping and shattering, unlike fragile glass vivariums. This makes them far more robust.

If sealed properly, our vivariums are water resistant. The chipboard board we use is laminated with melamine which provides a waterproof surface. It is however critical that all joins and areas of exposed chipboard are cleaned then sealed correctly to completely protect the vivarium.

Wood is particularly malleable, which makes alterations or improvements, such as adding lighting or heating units, a simple chore. Due to the fact that wood is also a great insulator, heat is retained more readily saving your energy cost and consequently helping towards the environment.