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 #1926428


Reflex
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 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but dont have enough money:

If your gecko is stuck with a 10 gallon tank because you can’t afford a brand new 20 long, I’d highly suggest using a plastic tub.

Sterilite 90 qt storage bozes are almost exactly the same amount of floor space as a 20 gallon long. It is only $11 at Walmart.


The only thing I need to caution is that your UTH should be on a thermostat or dimmer switch so it does not get too hot. No, it will not melt the plastic, but heat goes through the plastic easier than glass.

Here’s some pics of how I set mine up:







01/04/09  06:12pm

 #1926437


Reflex
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   Message To: Reflex   In reference to Message Id: 1926428


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but dont have enough money:

Another option is a 116 qt tub. These are about $19 at Target. They offer roughly 17X34" of floorspace. The only thing I don’t like about it is that it is raised quite a bit in the middle. But other than that it’s great.

Oh and another thing, I don’t have pics with the dig. thermometers in the cage, but one is definately needed, without question.
Here is a very basic 116 qt tub. You can spice things up a bit more than I have lol.



01/04/09  06:17pm

 #1926509


Leah_Lizard
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   Message To: Reflex   In reference to Message Id: 1926437


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but dont have enough money:

roomy.....
01/04/09  07:33pm

 #1936960


Nick and his geckos
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   Message To: Leah_Lizard   In reference to Message Id: 1926509


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but dont have enough money:

i thought i would bump this back up because there are some newcomers here
01/22/09  07:21am

 #1937038


AditiLuna
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   Message To: Nick and his geckos   In reference to Message Id: 1936960


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but dont have enough money:

I’m sure your not suffocating your geckos lol, but where are the air holes? Or do you just leave the top off like that?
01/22/09  10:49am

 #1937276


Reflex
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   Message To: AditiLuna   In reference to Message Id: 1937038


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but dont have enough money:

I put the top on but leave a gap about 3/4 of the length of the tub. It’s been working for me and Luna’s getting plenty of ventilation.
01/22/09  05:09pm

 #1937389


Nick and his geckos
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   Message To: Reflex   In reference to Message Id: 1937276


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but dont have enough money:

wow my geckos name is luna too!
01/22/09  07:38pm

 #1937426


Smith710
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   Message To: Nick and his geckos   In reference to Message Id: 1937389


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but dont have enough money:

I would highly suggest not owning these animals if you can’t afford the basic care needed....
01/22/09  08:01pm

 #1937435


Nick and his geckos
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   Message To: Smith710   In reference to Message Id: 1937426


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

umm...

this is the basic care, just because its not glass doesn’t mean its not sanitary, i know reflex takes great care of his geckos, and he has everything that gecko needs in there.
01/22/09  08:06pm

 #1937438


Kemp
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   Message To: Nick and his geckos   In reference to Message Id: 1937435


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

yea i think reflex possibly knows the most about leos on this forum!!

kemp
01/22/09  08:09pm

 #1937443


Nick and his geckos
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   Message To: Kemp   In reference to Message Id: 1937438


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

lol i was thinking the same thing its you and reflexes opinion i respect the highest.

mrs froggie was cool too but she never come on anymore
01/22/09  08:12pm

 #1937447


Nick and his geckos
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   Message To: Kemp   In reference to Message Id: 1937438


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

also holly (cold blooded kisser) i highly respect your opinion too.
01/22/09  08:16pm

 #1937451


Kemp
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   Message To: Nick and his geckos   In reference to Message Id: 1937447


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

thanks man!! yea there all on my list to, also with you and boobyvu

kemp
01/22/09  08:21pm

 #1937459


Nick and his geckos
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   Message To: Kemp   In reference to Message Id: 1937451


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

is that tape on your newspaper in the pic?
01/22/09  08:26pm

 #1937476


Nick and his geckos
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   Message To: Nick and his geckos   In reference to Message Id: 1937459


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

also squee was cool but were the hell did he go?
01/22/09  08:45pm

 #1937525


Reflex
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   Message To: Nick and his geckos   In reference to Message Id: 1937476


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

Thanks for the support. Lol I could name a few great people on here, Holly and Ed(Shutterstud06) just to name a couple. (oh and just to let you all know, I am female :) totally don’t blame you for the mix up it’s my fault LOL)

This post was not a point of not being able to afford your animals. But I myself have been in the situation where they were well taken care of and could afford them, but were living in a 10 gallon tank and I wanted to do more for them without having to spend $40 on a 20 long tank for each of them (totalling about 160 minus the 29 gallon tank I already had for my two girls), or possibly find one online that I’d not only have to pay and drive quite a distance for - but spend a lot of time sanitizing with bleach/water, washing, and sitting to air out. So, I decided to pass on the idea.

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is that tape on your newspaper in the pic?


Underneath the tub I have a 11"X 17" Exo_Terra Desert UTH.

Quote:

also squee was cool but were the hell did he go?


Squee got sick of the trolls and immature people that used to be on here pretty consistantly. Of course there are some still, but it used to be really bad, so, she left. She still hangs out on the crested forum a little, and I see a couple posts here every once in awhile.
01/22/09  09:38pm

 #1937533


Reflex
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   Message To: Reflex   In reference to Message Id: 1937525


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

Another point with tubs is that not only are they cheaper, but many people with multiple geckos prefer them over tanks. There are many reasons for tubs being most preferred, like being lightweight. A light tub that is easy to move around is easy to put in the bathtub or porch to wash without spending all your energy trying to haul a big hunk of glass. Also easier for pregnant people or people who are unable to lift much. Another reason is that it reduces stress because it’s not crystal clear so they do not have to see out at all the activity and big things around them - good for nervous and easily stressed animals. It also holds heat well. Just to name a few.
01/22/09  09:45pm

 #1937539


Nick and his geckos
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   Message To: Reflex   In reference to Message Id: 1937525


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

amen sista!!

i forgot ed too. i cant even remember to flush so dont blame me.

ANYWAYYY



01/22/09  09:48pm

 #1937599


Kemp
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   Message To: Nick and his geckos   In reference to Message Id: 1937539


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

i knew u were a girl reflex. i almost corrected nick but figured you would do it if you cared ahah . and yes Ed is good. and OMG Sqee was here before i came back here ( i mean like before all of you, like at least 2 years haha). god i feel like such an old member hahah, but i go on my like 1 year breaks of repticzone haha. but none of those anytime soon cause of Iris hopefullly being pregnant :). my first breeding project .

kemp
01/22/09  10:57pm

 #1937625


Reflex
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   Message To: Kemp   In reference to Message Id: 1937599


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

I’ve actually been here under a couple more usernames - since 2001. I believe I was under something like reptilequeen or bomo something or other. I had forgotten my accounts when I quit RZ for awhile a couple times... ugh it was annoying, I had to go through withdrawals lol!
01/22/09  11:44pm

 #1937633


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   Message To: Reflex   In reference to Message Id: 1937625


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

hahaha " i reflex am addicted to repticzone"

kemp
01/22/09  11:53pm

 #1953551


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   Message To: Kemp   In reference to Message Id: 1937633


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

Reflex is the bestest!



02/16/09  08:02am

 #1965719


Reflex
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   Message To: Cold Blooded Kisser   In reference to Message Id: 1953551


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

Thankies :)
And yeah I’ve cut back quite a bit but pretty much I’m addicted lol.
03/09/09  07:16pm

 #1965782


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   Message To: Reflex   In reference to Message Id: 1965719


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

wow thanks a buch. now i don’t have to buy a 60 dollar tank for poptarts crammed body in her 10g
03/09/09  08:18pm

 #1967024


Reflex
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   Message To: PoptartTheLeoGecko   In reference to Message Id: 1965782


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

Bump.
03/11/09  09:57pm

 #1972213


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   Message To: Reflex   In reference to Message Id: 1967024


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

bump
03/21/09  01:00pm

 #1972341


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   Message To: Reflex   In reference to Message Id: 1972213


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but don’t have enough money:

Would the tub be melted by a heat lamp?
03/21/09  04:56pm

 #1972467


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   Message To: Reflex   In reference to Message Id: 1926428


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but dont have enough money:

bump for maxwellplum
03/21/09  08:49pm

 #1973030


LeOpArD.gEcKo.FrEeK
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   Message To: Reflex   In reference to Message Id: 1926428


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but dont have enough money:

Did It! Thanks hers how my set-ups are




03/22/09  08:57pm

 #1973421


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   Message To: LeOpArD.gEcKo.FrEeK   In reference to Message Id: 1973030


 For those who want to give their gecko a larger cage but dont have enough money:

will the heat lamps melt the tubs? and why do you have one hide for two leopard geckos leopardgeckofreak?
03/23/09  05:03pm
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