Core vs Glow

Two rack styles.

Core Series keeps it clean with no lighting cutout. Glow Series gives you a screen cutout for adding your favorite 12 inch T5 UVB or full spectrum fixture.

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Core

No lights. No clutter. Just the rack.

Core is the clean, no-lighting rack line for keepers who want a lower price point, included tubs, included heat tape, included casters, and a straightforward breeder-room setup.

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Glow

Light it up. Dial it in. Build your room.

Glow gives you the same black PVC rack backbone, plus a screen cutout so you can add your favorite 12" T5 UVB fixture. Light fixture not included.

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Side by side

The difference is the light cutout.

Both rack lines are built with the same Rack Theory mindset: clean black PVC, included tubs, included heat tape, included casters, and reptile-room focused function.

Feature
Core
Glow
True 1/2" black PVC
Yes
Yes
ARS semi-clear tubs
Included
Included
6" heat tape
Included
Included
Casters
Included
Included
Lighting cutout
No
Yes
12" T5 UVB compatible
No
Yes
Light fixture included
No
No
Best for
Breeders, collectors, clean rack-room setups
Keepers wanting UVB flexibility
Price point
Lower
Higher
Which one should I choose?

Pick your mode.

Choose Core if...
  • You want the lowest price point.
  • You do not need a lighting cutout.
  • You are building a breeder-room style setup.
  • You want simple, clean, black PVC racks.
  • You want tubs, heat tape, and casters included.
Choose Glow if...
  • You want the option to add UVB lighting.
  • You want a brighter, more display-ready rack setup.
  • You plan to run daytime lighting cycles.
  • You want a screen cutout for a 12" T5 UVB fixture.
  • You want the same RT rack backbone with more flexibility.
Same Rack Theory quality

Both are built for serious keepers.

Core and Glow are both American-made PVC racks built in Georgia with the components keepers actually need.

True 1/2" PVC Clean black PVC construction made for real reptile rooms.
Heat tape included 6" heat tape comes with the rack. A thermostat is required.
ARS tubs included Each rack includes ARS semi-clear tubs.
Casters included Move and position your rack setup more easily.
Built in Georgia American-made PVC racks built by reptile people.
Ships flat-packed Built to order and Ships within 1 week to the lower 48.
Quick answers

Still comparing?

Here are the most common questions about choosing between Core and Glow.

Build your setup

Start with Core or level up to Glow.

Choose Core for the clean no-lighting rack. Choose Glow if you want the option to add a 12 inch T5 UVB fixture.