{"id":417,"date":"2018-04-27T03:25:53","date_gmt":"2018-04-27T03:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frogpets.com\/?p=417"},"modified":"2021-06-22T01:32:32","modified_gmt":"2021-06-22T01:32:32","slug":"best-terrarium-waterfall-kits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frogpets.com\/best-terrarium-waterfall-kits\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Best Terrarium Waterfall Kits for Reptiles & Amphibians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Adding a waterfall into a reptile or amphibian enclosure creates a visually stunning focal point and boosts the humidity level within the enclosure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water is a crucial part of herptile husbandry, especially for amphibians. Not only do frogs, toads, lizards, and turtles drink the water but it’s partly responsible for the relative humidity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You get the point, waterfalls are beneficial in more ways than one.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what options are available? You’ll be happy to learn there are several on the market. Some of them contain water within a reservoir while others are meant to be placed directly into the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listed below are the waterfalls I will review in this buyer’s guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rank<\/th>Waterfalls<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
#1<\/td>Exo Terra Pebble Waterfall<\/a><\/strong>
Best Overall<\/strong> – Beginner friendly, contains the water, easy setup.<\/td><\/tr>
#2<\/td>Tetrafauna Waterfall & Filter<\/a><\/strong>
Sits in the water, beginner-friendly, includes filtration<\/td><\/tr>
#3<\/td>Repti Rapids LED Waterfall<\/a><\/strong>
Beginner friendly, LED lights, contains the water<\/td><\/tr>
#4<\/td>Zoo Med Waterfall Kit<\/a><\/strong>
DIY, intermediate or advanced, requires work, sits in the water<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Different Types of Waterfalls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Determining which of these is right for you comes down to a few factors. The first thing and most important – do you want to design your own waterfall or do you want something ready-to-use out of the box?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another thing to consider is the size. Will you have enough room in the enclosure?<\/strong> While the waterfalls listed here are fairly small, it’s always a good idea to measure the free space in your terrarium first before you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last thing you need to think about is the water container. Do you need the water to be contained within the waterfall system or can you put the device into a water reservoir<\/strong> (partial water bottom, water dish, etc)? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Exo Terra and Repti Rapids waterfalls contains all the water in itself. The TetraFauna product needs to be placed in water and so does the DIY waterfall kit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Terrarium Waterfalls Reviewed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you’re aware of the different types of waterfalls and how they work, let’s take a look the options available to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exo Terra Pebble Waterfall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Brand:<\/strong> Exo Terra
Type:<\/strong> Pebble Waterfall<\/p><\/div>\n

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The “Pebble Waterfall” from Exo Terra is my favorite and the one I recommend for most hobbyists.<\/strong> It is beginner-friendly, looks nice, built well, and comes in multiple sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dimensions vary between sizes which include small, medium, and large. The small version (in the pictures above) is 6.3″ x 8″ x 6.7″. The size is important. Get one that will fit nicely in your terrarium without taking up too much space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friendly Tip:<\/strong> Don’t underestimate the size! Be sure to get the size that best suits your enclosure. A bigger waterfall might seem better but it can be a nightmare trying to fit into a small terrarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This waterfall is suitable for most reptiles and amphibians although a humidity-loving, tropical species would benefit the most; an exotic tree frog, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros: Solid build, beginner friendly, reasonably priced, has a reservoir to contain the water, comes in multiple sizes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cons: The thick power cord is difficult to adjust<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This unit comes highly recommended because it is visually appealing and offers beginning hobbyists a means of adding a waterfall feature without having to build it yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TetraFauna ReptoFilter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Brand:<\/strong> TetraFauna
Type:<\/strong> Decorative ReptoFilter<\/p><\/div>\n

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The ReptoFilter is both a waterfall and filtering system<\/strong>. It’s also one of the cheapest waterfalls in this guide. It’s roughly 11″ x 13″ in dimension and it is designed to be placed in the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small intake holes are found on the front where water passes through and eventually gets pumped up and out the top. The filters are hidden inside. You only see them when you remove the lid. There are some downsides though, and you can read about them below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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