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 #1710201


McLovin
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 Plastic cages

I’m living in an apartment with 3 other girls this summer and space is tight. Do you think I can move my gecko in a tank that’s 5-10 gallons for a few months without stressing her out? I was thinking about getting a plastic tank, but can I still use a UTH and a light without burning the place down? I have my gecko in a 20 gallon glass tank right now.



04/20/08  03:45pm

 #1710297


Mrs. froggie
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   Message To: McLovin   In reference to Message Id: 1710201


 Plastic cages

Yeah you could. But only if space is tight...

A 10 gallon is much better than a 5. I’d go with the 5 gallon...

Just my opinion.



04/20/08  05:18pm

 #1710300


Mrs. froggie
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   Message To: McLovin   In reference to Message Id: 1710201


 Plastic cages

Opps! I meant to say, "I ment to say I’d rather go with an 10 G, not a 5 G... :)
04/20/08  05:20pm

 #1710343


Mrs. froggie
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   Message To: Mrs. froggie   In reference to Message Id: 1710300


 Plastic cages

And yes, you could use a heating pad. Make sure the plastic is hard plastic though...

Hope I helped some...

Emma
04/20/08  05:56pm

 #1710370


McLovin
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   Message To: Mrs. froggie   In reference to Message Id: 1710343


 Plastic cages

Yes that helps. Thanks Emma!!
04/20/08  06:08pm

 #1710381


Mrs. froggie
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   Message To: McLovin   In reference to Message Id: 1710370


 Plastic cages

Your Welcome!



04/20/08  06:17pm

 #1710777


Dizzyliciouss
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   Message To: McLovin   In reference to Message Id: 1710201


 Plastic cages

be very carefull with the light...we used one on a plastic tank...didt burn the place down but it melted the tank in one spot and IM SURE it let off poionious gas of some kind...melting plastic does that right...
anyways GOOD LUCK :D
04/20/08  10:37pm

 #1710803


B-Fish
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   Message To: Dizzyliciouss   In reference to Message Id: 1710777


 Plastic cages

what do you mean a few months like 6 months or 2 or 3.
04/20/08  10:59pm

 #1710844


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   Message To: McLovin   In reference to Message Id: 1710201


 Plastic cages

When I first I got my beardie I kept him in a Sterilite clear plastic tub for about 6 months. He did fine, and I used a 75-100 watt basking lamp without any problems. His container was about 33in long, 16in wide, and 20in high so there was plenty of air circulating in there to keep the plastic from heating up. I’m not sure how it would work out in a small 5 or 10 gallon container.
04/21/08  12:08am

 #1711176


Americanchld
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   Message To: Pacster   In reference to Message Id: 1710844


 Plastic cages

Go to target or walmart and get a rubbermaid storage bins. They are light and easy to move and clean. You could keep your gecko in a rubbermaid for as long as you wanted

Also a desk light works great, without burning the plastic. I also have my UTH and have had no problems.



04/21/08  12:34pm

 #1711320


McLovin
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   Message To: B-Fish   In reference to Message Id: 1710803


 Plastic cages

like 2-3 months. No more than 3 months.
04/21/08  03:02pm

 #1711375


Active42
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   Message To: McLovin   In reference to Message Id: 1711320


 Plastic cages

Just use the heat pad, no need for a heat light. they really dont do anything except bother the gecko.
04/21/08  03:58pm

 #1712158


McLovin
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   Message To: Active42   In reference to Message Id: 1711375


 Plastic cages

Okay, cool. I’ll just rip off the one I have on my 20 gal and put it on that new tank until I move out.
04/22/08  08:23am

 #1713143


McLovin
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   Message To: McLovin   In reference to Message Id: 1712158


 Plastic cages

What’s a good cleaning solution I can use to clean out my tank? Can I just use some antibacteria spray or some bleach, or do I need to get somethin special?
04/23/08  03:07am

 #1723648


AditiLuna
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   Message To: Americanchld   In reference to Message Id: 1711176


 Plastic cages

eh...that doesn’t sound great...
Would there be a screen top? Air curc? Light? They should have some light in the daytime...it just doesn’t sound good.

A 10 gallon tank for a few months should be fine as long as it has all the necessary hides and everything. 5 gallon is too small.
05/02/08  09:47pm

 #1724879


McLovin
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   Message To: AditiLuna   In reference to Message Id: 1723648


 Plastic cages

Yeah I think I will just go ahead and use a 10 gal because there’s no room in a 5 gal. My gecko has gotten big over the past month. She needs room to play.
05/04/08  02:09pm

 #1725979


Americanchld
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   Message To: AditiLuna   In reference to Message Id: 1723648


 Plastic cages

Quote:

eh...that doesn’t sound great...
Would there be a screen top? Air curc? Light? They should have some light in the daytime...it just doesn’t sound good.



Many people have used plastic tanks for a long time. You don’t need anything on top, geckos are not great climbers. I keep a light on in the daytime, and turn off at night. I use a plastic tub and its alot easier than my 20gallon to clean and keep steril. And as for air circulation if you don’t have the lid on you get plenty of air. Plus many breeders keep all their leos in plastic rack systems. Is fine.

Use whatever you want, but all Im saying is its fine.



05/05/08  03:51pm


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