{"product_id":"exo-terra-rock-background-24-x-18-suits-egt05","title":"Exo Terra Rock Background 24 x 18\" Suits EGT05","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wide rock face built for the Exo Terra Medium Wide terrarium.\u003c\/strong\u003e This 60 × 45 cm (24\" × 18\") Rock Background is Exo Terra's own PT2960 backdrop panel, sized for the rear glass of the 60 × 45 × 45 cm Medium Wide terrarium (PT2610). It suits keepers scaping a longer floor plan for ground-dwelling species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide-format coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e — 60 cm across, matched to the Medium Wide's full rear wall for a floor-focused layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoulded rock texture\u003c\/strong\u003e — a genuine three-dimensional rock face, not a printed pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep ridges\u003c\/strong\u003e — conceal wiring, tubing and heat cord runs behind the scape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack polystyrene construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — scuffs and scratches from claws or décor are far less visible than on a lighter background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuts to size\u003c\/strong\u003e — trim with scissors or a craft knife for a custom fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 45 cm (24\" × 18\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExo Terra part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT2960\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, non-toxic structural polystyrene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExo Terra Medium Wide Terrarium 60 × 45 × 45 cm (PT2610)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquarium-safe 100% silicone sealant (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my enclosure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSized for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-medium-wide-terrarium-60-x-45-x-45cm\"\u003eExo Terra Medium Wide Terrarium (60 × 45 × 45 cm)\u003c\/a\u003e, whose rear glass is 60 cm wide by 45 cm high. Looking at the Medium Tall (60 × 45 × 60 cm) instead? That needs the taller PT2961 panel from the table below, not this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll five Exo Terra Rock Backgrounds are cut to match a specific Exo Terra Natural Terrarium. Measure your terrarium's rear glass panel — width × height — and match it against the model below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBackground size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExo Terra part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits terrarium\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTerrarium dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 45 cm (12\" × 18\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT2951\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-mini-tall-terrarium-30-x-30-x-45cm\"\u003eMini Tall\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 30 × 45 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 × 45 cm (18\" × 18\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT2955\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-small-wide-terrarium-45-x-45-x-45cm\"\u003eSmall Wide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 × 45 × 45 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 × 60 cm (18\" × 24\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT2956\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-small-tall-terrarium-45-x-45-x-60cm\"\u003eSmall Tall\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 × 45 × 60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 45 cm (24\" × 18\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT2960\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-medium-wide-terrarium-60-x-45-x-45cm\"\u003eMedium Wide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 45 × 45 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 60 cm (24\" × 24\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT2961\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-medium-tall-terrarium-60-x-45-x-60cm\"\u003eMedium Tall\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 45 × 60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackgrounds can be trimmed down with scissors or a craft knife for a smaller footprint, but they can't be stretched to cover a larger one — when in doubt, size up rather than down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 60 × 45 cm rock-effect background panel. Silicone sealant to mount it, and the terrarium itself, are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e terrestrial and ground-dwelling reptiles and amphibians that benefit from a longer floor run, and both tropical and desert terrarium styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e permanent submersion — this is a terrarium backdrop, not a rated aquatic or paludarium liner, and it hasn't been tested below the waterline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe down with a damp cloth. Avoid solvents or abrasive cleaners, which can degrade the polystyrene coating. On a wide panel, run a hand along the full lower edge after fitting to make sure the silicone has bonded evenly corner to corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel is non-toxic and safe for contact with reptiles and amphibians. Keep heat sources such as ceramic heat emitters and heat mats at the manufacturer's recommended clearance from the panel — polystyrene is heat-sensitive and can warp or scorch if a fixture is mounted too close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-repti-bark-chips\"\u003eZoo Med Repti Bark Chips\u003c\/a\u003e — a natural-toned substrate that sits well against the rock-effect backdrop, especially across a wider floor area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-creatures-digital-thermometer\"\u003eZoo Med Creatures Digital Thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e — an easy way to spot-check basking and cool zones once the new background is installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ecotech-analog-hygrometer-thermometer\"\u003eEcoTech Analog Hygrometer Thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e — check that the added insulation from the background hasn't pushed temperature or humidity outside your target range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium's standard returns policy for change-of-mind and damaged-on-arrival items, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law — contact us before returning a panel that's already been trimmed or fitted. Ships as a standard parcel; no oversize or dangerous goods handling applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this the same panel as the Medium Tall background?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the Medium Tall uses the taller 60 × 60 cm PT2961 panel. This PT2960 panel is 15 cm shorter, matched to the Medium Wide's lower rear glass. Check the size table above before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I mount it horizontally to cover a wider custom enclosure?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ridge pattern runs in a fixed orientation from the factory, so we wouldn't recommend rotating it 90 degrees — the rock texture will read as sideways. For a genuinely custom footprint, trimming a panel to size in its intended orientation gives a better result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat do I use to stick it to the glass?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 100% aquarium-safe silicone sealant, applied in a bead pattern to the back of the panel before pressing it into place. Silicone isn't included with the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it change the humidity in my terrarium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot on its own. It adds a small amount of insulation to the rear glass but doesn't replace your normal misting, ventilation or humidity gradient setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ExoTerra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774121890083,"sku":"RP26","price":38.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/exo-terra-rock-background-24-x-18-suits-egt05-040739.webp?v=1790230709","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/exo-terra-rock-background-24-x-18-suits-egt05","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}