@shinobi6995 Hey. 28 - 30 degrees doesn't feel hot anyway... but to make sure it is in that range, i'd get a digital thermometer (couple of quid off ebay) and secure the sensor to whatever you have put on top of the heat mat. If you have stuck the mat on the side of the viv, then put the sensor where you intend the gecko to 'hide'. Hope this helps :)
@videomegan Hello, erm, to be honest i'm not sure about real plants, so I wouldn't like to say. I don't see why not though, because if it's not moving, your gecko will not try to eat it.
@tallfishman100 I would use around a 60 or 75 watt heat bulb. As long as it is connected to a dimming thermostat. You could even use a 100 watt as long as a thermostat is connected as they will all maintain the desired temp. Hope that helps.
I have come into possession of a fairly large aquarium that was once used for tropical fish and I am currently retro fitting this into a vivarium (I don't like fish)
Currently using sand as a substrate also since the people at the specialised reptile store said it will do them no harm, they've used sand for 20 odd years.
Looking to house 2 female geckos once I'm happy with my setup, just a quick question to you is it advisable to have hides on both warm and cool sides of the viv?
@hunter556x45 It would be advisable to have a hide for each gecko, so they have their own space, I would however keep them both toward the warm end. My gecko loves to stay on the warm side, I hardly ever see her on the cold side (Except to poo). I've re-arranged my viv slightly from above, my hide is now in the far left corner (the warm corner) and the rocks are dotted around, and she lies in the hide in the corner closest to the warmth. Hope this helps.
@Romankid789 'There is no one ideal substrate for leopard geckos. Easily cleaned surfaces such as slate or paper work well, but if you want to provide environmental enrichment consider using sand or a sand/soil mixture to encourage digging and foraging. Avoid larger gravels because these can be accidentally ingested along with food. Too great a depth will inhibit the function of heat mats placed under the vivarium.' (Jepson, L. Leopard Gecko. 2011)
It could be a aquarium too, it doesnt affect anything that will benifit or make the gecko healthier or not healthy, and yes sand is a contriversial issue but, in fact you know you just want to do harm to him, so you keep him on sand no matter how many good people tell you not to
@Romankid789 A vivarium has vents at the bottom and top, allowing hot air to exit at the top, and fresh air to enter at the bottom, promoting good air circulation, an aquarium does not allow for this. If Lance Jepson MA VetMB CBiol MSB MRCVS says sand is fine for leopard geckos, then that is good enough for me. ALSO, if you watched the video closely, the rocks are under the 60 Watt heat bulb, not the energy saving bulb.
hi mate just wondered i justgot my gecko today and when i feel the heat matt it doesnt feel that hot? is thgat ok?
shinobi6995 1 month ago
@shinobi6995 Hey. 28 - 30 degrees doesn't feel hot anyway... but to make sure it is in that range, i'd get a digital thermometer (couple of quid off ebay) and secure the sensor to whatever you have put on top of the heat mat. If you have stuck the mat on the side of the viv, then put the sensor where you intend the gecko to 'hide'. Hope this helps :)
jester3k3 1 month ago
@jester3k3 were did you get your vivarium and how much does it cost
watchiproductions 2 months ago
@watchiproductions Hey. I got it second hand off e-bay, found a local guy and went to pick up up for £40. Bargain.
jester3k3 2 months ago
Hi thank you this is really helpful but I was wondering can you put real plants in vivariums such as smooth cactuses?
videomegan 4 months ago
@videomegan Hello, erm, to be honest i'm not sure about real plants, so I wouldn't like to say. I don't see why not though, because if it's not moving, your gecko will not try to eat it.
jester3k3 3 months ago
@tallfishman100 I would use around a 60 or 75 watt heat bulb. As long as it is connected to a dimming thermostat. You could even use a 100 watt as long as a thermostat is connected as they will all maintain the desired temp. Hope that helps.
jester3k3 5 months ago
What would i use for heating a 10 gal? PLZ REPLY
tallfishman100 5 months ago
I have come into possession of a fairly large aquarium that was once used for tropical fish and I am currently retro fitting this into a vivarium (I don't like fish)
Currently using sand as a substrate also since the people at the specialised reptile store said it will do them no harm, they've used sand for 20 odd years.
Looking to house 2 female geckos once I'm happy with my setup, just a quick question to you is it advisable to have hides on both warm and cool sides of the viv?
hunter556x45 6 months ago
@hunter556x45 It would be advisable to have a hide for each gecko, so they have their own space, I would however keep them both toward the warm end. My gecko loves to stay on the warm side, I hardly ever see her on the cold side (Except to poo). I've re-arranged my viv slightly from above, my hide is now in the far left corner (the warm corner) and the rocks are dotted around, and she lies in the hide in the corner closest to the warmth. Hope this helps.
jester3k3 5 months ago
@jester3k3 Good air circulation isnt need for a healthy leopard gecko tank, also ur stupid for keeping ur gecko with sand STILL
Romankid789 6 months ago
@Romankid789 'There is no one ideal substrate for leopard geckos. Easily cleaned surfaces such as slate or paper work well, but if you want to provide environmental enrichment consider using sand or a sand/soil mixture to encourage digging and foraging. Avoid larger gravels because these can be accidentally ingested along with food. Too great a depth will inhibit the function of heat mats placed under the vivarium.' (Jepson, L. Leopard Gecko. 2011)
jester3k3 6 months ago
@jester3k3 Its ur choice, if u wanna kill ur geckos fine, i couldnt care less, but im telling you this for the safety of ur gecko
Romankid789 6 months ago
Also, how will the basking rocks be warmed up if the bulb ur using is an energy saving peice of crap?
Romankid789 6 months ago
It could be a aquarium too, it doesnt affect anything that will benifit or make the gecko healthier or not healthy, and yes sand is a contriversial issue but, in fact you know you just want to do harm to him, so you keep him on sand no matter how many good people tell you not to
Romankid789 6 months ago
@Romankid789 A vivarium has vents at the bottom and top, allowing hot air to exit at the top, and fresh air to enter at the bottom, promoting good air circulation, an aquarium does not allow for this. If Lance Jepson MA VetMB CBiol MSB MRCVS says sand is fine for leopard geckos, then that is good enough for me. ALSO, if you watched the video closely, the rocks are under the 60 Watt heat bulb, not the energy saving bulb.
jester3k3 6 months ago