Leopard Geckos

[nherman2002]

Hi I'm new the reptiles and I've never kept one. I have a fire large fish tank but I had an extra 29 and I would like to keep leopard geckos! The average room temp is 73-75. I plan on using a calcium sand and stocking with two or three medium sized Geckos, idk yet. If you have any tips, tricks, brand names, set up ideas, or really any knowledge about leopard geckos, please leave a comment bellow! Thanks so much for the help!


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[acpart]

Welcome to GF! I recommend you read some care sheets to get a good sense of the details of keeping leopard geckos. Two things to consider now:
--sand is not recommended and if someone really feels they have to use it, use play sand, not calci-sand. Ceramic tile is a great substrate and if you really need something that feels more "natural" consider coco fiber. If you're getting juveniles, definitely don't use particulate substrate.
--a 29gallon is essentially the same dimensions as a 20 gallon long, just taller. Most people feel 2 geckos is maximum for an enclosure that size. I do keep 3 in an enclosure that size, but I build a 12"x12" second level with heat so I'm getting more "floor" space.

Aliza

 

[acpart]

Welcome to GF! I recommend you read some care sheets to get a good sense of the details of keeping leopard geckos. Two things to consider now:
--sand is not recommended and if someone really feels they have to use it, use play sand, not calci-sand. Ceramic tile is a great substrate and if you really need something that feels more "natural" consider coco fiber. If you're getting juveniles, definitely don't use particulate substrate.
--a 29gallon is essentially the same dimensions as a 20 gallon long, just taller. Most people feel 2 geckos is maximum for an enclosure that size. I do keep 3 in an enclosure that size, but I build a 12"x12" second level with heat so I'm getting more "floor" space.

Aliza