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 #2057011


06Honda
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 Newbie Leopard Gecko Setup

I am looking to setup my first reptile tank and have some questions. My tank plan is a standard glass 10 gallon fish aquarium for one gecko. Playsand as the substrate; a couple of rocks similar to what is used in fish tanks; a hide; temp guage x 2 (one near the light source and one on the opposite end of the tank; water dish, & maybe a log of some kind or drift wood.

Q 1. What wattage bulb would I need to maintain the proper temp in a 10 gallon tank? My plan is to buy a exo tank light top that holds two bulbs so I can use one in the summer months and both in the winter with one being a night light for extra heat when the temps drop.


Q2. What is the best substrate to put in the hide?


Q3. Can a live plant left in a pot be placed in the tank?


Q4. Can some reptile power ( vitamins) be placed in the tank in a small jar lid for the gecko to lick as it wants?


Thats all the questions for now, I plan to setup everything first and go gecko shopping.



08/14/09  05:01pm

 #2057081


Cisco123
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   Message To: 06Honda   In reference to Message Id: 2057011


 Newbie Leopard Gecko Setup

sorry but first of al NO SAND it can cause many health problems about thequestions, i use a 50 wat bulb and the subsrate it kind of depends on who u ask but i would choose tp because i dot like 2 use loose substrate. i leave some calcium 4 my leo 2 lick. i hope that everything works out.


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08/14/09  06:48pm

 #2057103


Lovetheleo
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   Message To: Cisco123   In reference to Message Id: 2057081


 Newbie Leopard Gecko Setup

yes no sand they can eat it and get impacted

as for heating i prefer to use an under tank heater

you keep those on 24/7 so they always have heat on one side and it is cooler on the other side

they dont really need any lighting

i also would reccomend keeping a diah of pure calcium in the tank at all times

and as far as hides go you need at least 3

one on the warm side
one on the cool side
and a humid hide(you put damp paper towels or moss in there to keep it humid for them when they are shedding etc)
08/14/09  07:17pm

 #2057161


06Honda
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   Message To: Lovetheleo   In reference to Message Id: 2057103


 Newbie Leopard Gecko Setup

Thanks for the great tips, much appreciated. I will not use sand, many pics of gecko setups online have sand but I will take your advice and not use it.



08/14/09  08:49pm

 #2057234


Cisco123
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   Message To: 06Honda   In reference to Message Id: 2057161


 Newbie Leopard Gecko Setup

ya sand is the best looking substrate but IT IS BAD! i think green carpet is the best but it depends on who u ask
08/14/09  10:30pm

 #2057448


06Honda
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   Message To: Cisco123   In reference to Message Id: 2057234


 Newbie Leopard Gecko Setup

Thanks Cisco.
08/15/09  11:24am

 #2058008


AditiLuna
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   Message To: 06Honda   In reference to Message Id: 2057448


 Newbie Leopard Gecko Setup

Check this out, it gives you a bunch of different options plus pix to give you ideas. Info on other stuff too :)


http://www.repticzone.com/forums/Geckos-Leopard/messages/2048705.html
08/16/09  02:58am

 #2059160


06Honda
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   Message To: AditiLuna   In reference to Message Id: 2058008


 Newbie Leopard Gecko Setup

Great link, tanks alot :)
08/17/09  08:33pm


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