Clear Tubs for Rack System?

[geckonerds]

Hi everyone,

I wanted to get an opinion on this. I am going to buy a new rack system for some leopard geckos, and I need some help.

I can choose either clear, or non-clear tubs for the rack. The non-clear tubs would cause the geckos to be in darkness 24/7 for the most part. The clear tubs would allow ambient light.

Which should I go with? Does ambient light matter for breeding/cycling geckos? I know they are nocturnal, but would 24/7 darkness be too much?

The other consideration I can see is that the tubs will be next to each other. With clear tubs, they will be able to see each other, which maybe could cause stress?

I would love to hear any opinions on this. If this has been asked before sorry I am new to this forum.

Thanks!

 

[Halley]

I cannot find either harmful really. Personally I would just go with the cheapest ones, the leopard geckos will be fine in both.

 

[Kristi23]

They do need to have some light, so I would go with the clear tubs. They're nice because you can watch them, too. I use the clear iris tubs and really like them a lot.

 

[Mel&Keith]

I like our clear tubs!

 

[geckonerds]

Thanks everyone. Anyone with clear tubs side by side, do you have any problems with the geckos seeing each other?

 

[Halley]

Thanks everyone. Anyone with clear tubs side by side, do you have any problems with the geckos seeing each other?

Mine don't seem to care. Leos aren't very aggressive

 

[geckonerds]

Thanks Halley. What size tubs do you use for adults? I plan to keep all leos in singles.

 

[geckonerds]

I like our clear tubs!

Thanks! What kind do you use?

 

[Halley]

Thanks Halley. What size tubs do you use for adults? I plan to keep all leos in singles.

I use Sterilite 32-qt for all my adults. I try to house most of them singly, but the tub are combatable for up to 4. Here is a pic of my adult tub set-up.

 

[geckonerds]

Thank you again. Beautiful gecko!