Not typically what I would post about but I've been wanting to buy this reptile enclosure for ages, but couldn't find any reviews for the size I bought it in, so here's me putting one out there!
This is the 60" New Age Pet EcoFlex reptile enclosure! It ranges in price from about $300 to $370 depending on if it is on sale or not, which is almost half the price of Animal Plastics (a brand that I LOVE, quality-wise).
I'm gonna go ahead and talk about the Cons first. In my opinion, they are pretty minimal, especially for the price point. Animal Plastic tends to be practically flawless, but that shows in the price. A $300 enclosure from them is closer to 24"×24"×24".
Firstly, some of the pieces were printed or cut slightly off (idk how they are manufactured). I was very careful to make sure I put every piece in the proper place, especially since I saw some people place parts backwards when they built it, but a couple of pieces definitely were not the exact correct dimensions. It was very minimal differences, but it shows up in some slight bowing in one or two spots. It's frustrating but not super noticeable when you look at the enclosure as a whole.
Next, you may have noticed the slight gaps between the bottom and side frames for the glass. I do wish they sat flushed with each other. The screws had pilot holes, but some of them seemed slightly off, resulting in his asymmetrical placement. Not a huge deal. You could probably plug the holes and reposition the screws if you wanted to. I've decided to just live with the wonkiness of it.
Next, there are some seams that do not quite sit flush with one another. I wish there were a few more screws attaching the sides to the top and bottom. I circled where all of the screws are on the back panel, showing the large space between some of them, allowing the panels to separate (they're in the same spots on the bottom). I plan on using silicone to seal everything anyways, but it's a bit of a bummer that they don't have a tight seal.
Speaking of silicone, the bottom panel is made up of two pieces. The seam here is pretty flush, but I definitely would have preferred it be one large piece so there was no need to silicone the center of the floor.
Lastly, I wish these screws didn't stick out on the inside. They are plastic, like the cage, so it won't be harmful at all to any reptiles, but they just look lousy, and I'll probably try to find a way to cover them when I make a backdrop.
Next onto the PROS!
Firstly, it was packaged SUPER well! The box was very beat up when it arrived but everything was so well padded that not a single thing inside was hurt in transit, including the glass.
Next, I was VERY pleasantly surprised by the material. I had seen images like this, showing how the inside of he panels have this cardboard pattern to them. It is actually VERY durable. It is solid, hard plastic, rather than flimsy PVC. The larger pieces only have the slightest give to them if you put firm pressur on them, and the smaller pieces don't give at all. I would say it is far stronger than Zen Habitats and a tad weaker than Animal Plastics (which uses THICK PVC).
The doors and windows are all GLASS! Which was very surprising. They're not acrylic! I'm not a fan of the handles they came with, so I've ordered some different adhesive handles to replace them. I could see this being a con if you would rather screw your handles in, but other than that the glass was stellar.
The cord slots are such a plus! They are not present on the smaller sizes of the enclosure for some reason. The only downside is that they are very easy to adjust, so smaller reptiles like small geckos or snakes could potentially press them open. If you are using the enclosure for a larger reptile, it should be fine without any sealant.
Lastly is the feeding hole! I don't plan on using this because my snake isn't food aggressive, but it is a very handy feature. It's quite large and I can fit my whole hand through. It has a simple latch on the outside to keep it closed.
Overall I very much recommend this enclosure. It has a few flaws but it is miles better than Zen Habitats in my opinion. The price point compared to the size is incredible, especially considering the quality. You will want a drill to screw in the 12 metal screws, but the plastic screws all tighten up with the included tighteners. It comes in black, tan, and grey. It often goes on sale, so I would keep an eye on then to try and purchase them at sub $300 (I paid $297). You will need to do extra setup if you want them to hold liquid, high humidity substrate, or fine substrate, due to the gaps.
