My Leo Setup, is this ok?

[tpm11283]

Hey guys, new to the forum, I am broke, but got a setup, was wondering if everyone though it was ok. Here is my setup... tryin to keep it simple (livin in the dorms) I will add more to the tank as I get more money. But were I have the hollow wood hide is the cool side. I just went out today and bought an actual food bowl, and not a milk top...LoL. I put 6 meal worms in there with calcium. On the warm side I have a simple moist box with humidifying moss that I moistend w/ warm water, and that other tube hide I made, which is a dry hide. He is ALWAYS in there. I've only had him for 2 days, eatin one meal worm, two crickets yesterday, and one today (I gutloaded them with tropical fish food, and rolled em in calcium b4 I tossed them in.) Just went and got my digital temp gauge with a probe. With the light off, it's about 89degrees on top of the paper towels, but between the towels, closer to the glass it reads up to 94. With the 25 watt light on only on the warm side, and the combo of the under tank heater, it reads about 92, on top of the paper towels. Where does everyone mount there probes. And I haven't seen this gecko pass any stools since I've gotten him?... gettin a little worried. Cool side is around 78 degrees. Any input is appreciated.

 

[ariana]

looks good to me *thumbs up*

 

[reddmann]

Well I'm sure some of the more experienced members will chime in soon but a cool hide, humid hide, and warm dry hide is good. I only use an under tank heater for my warm side hooked up to a lamp dimmer. I keep the substrate on that side at 89 to 95 normally. Cool side at 75 to 82. I use slate tile cut to fit the tank as substrate. Keep a shallow dish with a little calcium at all times. A feeding dish that mealworms can't climb out of. A water dish. I really don't think ya need the basking light as the uth should be sufficient. Mine usually poops 1 to 2 days after eating. Have temp probes for the warm and cool side and a hygrometer to check humidity. Mine does well with this setup. I probably forgot something but someone else will chime in. Good luck.

 

[vctkiller]

Since you only have gotten him for 1 week, and since your telling us that he hides in that hide, I think it's normal. He's still adjusting to the "new" enclosure. Just give him about a week or so to settle in, and set up has everything it needs

 

[gothra]

I think you have covered all the necessities, but I won't leave the crickets in there all the time. With the thermostat probe, you can use some weight (e.g. small rock) to hold it down. I made little sand bags to hold down the probes, and my geckos like sitting on them...lol.

 

[sleepyjones]

Have those crickets been dusted?
They almost don't look powdered enough, but that could just be cause it's washed off

 

[Bling_my_leo]

Looks good.

 

[2bacop]

Looks great and everything with the temps sounds fine, could even be a little warmer. I duct taped the probe cord to the side of the tank. My girl doesnt even bother it.

 

[g3ckosr4me]

it will work.Make sure he is use to his new"habbit"b4 you handle him.:main_thumbsup: