Rank #8 in Best Reptile Vivarium 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Tank Volume Fields That Don't Add Up
PawHut Glass Terrarium with Thermometer, 50 x 30 x 25 cm
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The PawHut Glass Reptile Terrarium Tank is a 50L x 30W x 25H cm glass box with a wire-mesh top, a pull-out cover with a feeding port, a leaf-shaped water basin and a strip thermometer. It sits at number 8 in this guide at £47.69, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 309 ratings, and it ranks 5th in Amazon's Reptile Terrariums category.
It is also the exception to the pattern running through this article. The 4ft vivarium and the 48 x 24 x 48 inch arboreal both carry capacity figures that do not survive contact with their own dimensions; the PawHut's do. Its Tank Volume field reads 37.5 Litres, and 50 x 30 x 25 cm is 37,500 cm³ — 37.5 litres to the decimal. Where this listing drifts is elsewhere: the headline claims 309 ratings, while the star breakdown on the page accounts for 100 of them. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing, not from any testing we carried out.
How those 309 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £47.69 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 309 ratings |
| Overall dimensions | 50L x 30W x 25H cm |
| Tank Volume (as listed) | 37.5 Litres — which is exactly what 50 x 30 x 25 cm works out to at 37,500 cm³ |
| Best Sellers Rank | 6,423 in Pet Supplies; 5 in Reptile Terrariums |
| Included Components | Thermometer, Water Basin |
| Target Species (as listed) | Lizard — the dimension bullet instead names lizards, horned frogs, aquatic turtles, snakes and spiders |
| Model Number | D40-015V01 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Bigger than i thought.”
Verified purchase“This is a lovely size for my giant African land snail there is plenty of room for her to move around”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Reptile Vivarium 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Tank Volume Fields That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
Does the PawHut tank volume match its own dimensions?
Yes. The same listing gives Overall Dimension 50L x 30W x 25H cm, which is 37,500 cm³, and a Tank Volume of 37.5 Litres. On this product the two figures agree.
How many reviews sit behind the 4.6 rating?
The listing headline says 309 ratings. The star breakdown on the page adds up to 100: 78 five-star, 13 four-star, 2 three-star, 3 two-star and 4 one-star.
What comes in the box with the D40-015V01?
Included Components lists a Thermometer and a Water Basin. The bullets describe the thermometer as a strip patch type reading 18-34°C, and state that reptile and other decorations are not provided.
Which animals does PawHut say it suits?
The Target Species field says Lizard. The dimension bullet says suitable for lizards, horned frogs, aquatic turtles, snakes, spiders and other animals, and the Item Highlight mentions an insect breeding tank.
Can it hold water?
The listing says the base prevents leaks to water, so you can add water, and the raised bottom frame is there to fit a substrate heater.
Can you stack more than one?
Yes — the DIY bullet states that multiple terrariums can be stacked together.
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