help

[urbz133]

well i am new to this and would like to get into the hobby but need some help i plan on using a 10 or 20g tank i plan on having leopard geckos

- substrate ( i don't plan on using sand prob. tiles)
-lighting ( heat lamp wattage )
-uth ( what is a good brand i assume i need one )
-temperatures and humidity

 

[Khrysty]

Tiles are a good choice for substrate. Just make sure they're thin enough to transmit heat and try not to get the glazed ones..its hard for leos to walk on slick surfaces

A light isn't really needed unless your house is absolutely freezing. A simple heat pad will suffice. I use ZooMed and it works just fine in my tanks.

You'll need a thermostat or a rheostat to regulate it, though. It can get too hot if your house is too hot. These range in price from pretty cheap to very, very expensive. A cheap one from a pet store should serve you fine, though.

You'll need a digital probe thermometer, too. Put that on the tile (or whatever substrate you choose) directly over the heater. That'll give you the most accurate measurements.

I don't bother measuring humidity.

 

[urbz133]

thanks
what are the temperature ranges i understand that there is a warm side and cool side
and i live up north and it does get cold would you recommend using a light

 

[ReptarNDukeNukem]

Warm side should be 90-95*F

 

[Khrysty]

Warm side should be 90-95*F

:main_thumbsup: and the cool side should be about ten to fifteen degrees cooler

 

[urbz133]

already thanks