My setup with item list. Please critique!

[tonyperkins203]

Hey all,

I finally have my setup the way that I am going to keep it, with the exception of a hanging vine or two for the back corners of the enclosure. I was doing some math to figure up how much money I have invested in all of this, and thought I would take a minute to share the products that I use and the cost associated with them.

When adding all the products together, I have spent about $370.00, not including shipping and handling of the stuff I ordered online. The products that I am using, and links to them are below:

Aquarium

Zilla 20 Gallon Long Critter Cage 30X12X12
Amazon.com: Zilla R'Zilla 28021 20-Gallon Long Critter Cage, 30-Inch by 12-Inch by 12-Inch, Black: Pet Supplies

Heating and Lighting

Flukers Clamp Lamp 8.5”
Amazon.com: Fluker's 8.5" Repta Clamp Lamp with Switch: Pet Supplies

Zoo Med Deep Dome Lamp 10 inch
Amazon.com: Zoo Med Deep Dome Lamp Fixture, Black: Pet Supplies

Zoo Med 100 Watt Ceramic Heat Emitter
Amazon.com: Zoo Med ReptiCare Ceramic Infrared Heat Emitter 100 Watts: Pet Supplies

BAH-1000DC Reptile Thermostat With DC Chip Technology
BAH-1000DC Reptile Thermostat New Model - Incredibly Reliable Digital Chip for Accurate Temperature Control

Zoo Med ReptiTherm® Under Tank Heater, Small
Amazon.com: Zoo Med ReptiTherm® Under Tank Heater, Small: Pet Supplies

Hydrofarm MTPRTC Digital Thermostat For Heat Mats
Amazon.com: Hydrofarm MTPRTC Digital Thermostat For Heat Mats: Patio, Lawn & Garden

HDE Temperature Gun Infrared Thermometer w/ Laser Sight
Amazon.com: HDE Temperature Gun Infrared Thermometer w/ Laser Sight: Home Improvement

Background

Ultimate Rock Climbable Reptile Backgrounds 30X12
Ultimate Rock Climbable Reptile Backgrounds - Realistic, Beautiful, Durable Habitat Backgrounds for Lizards and Snakes

Substrate

MARAZZI Montagna 6 in. x 6 in. Cortina Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile
Montagna 6 in. x 6 in. Cortina Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile-UF3Z at The Home Depot

Furnishings

Exo Terra Gecko Cave for Reptiles, Medium
Amazon.com: Exo Terra Gecko Cave for Reptiles, Medium: Pet Supplies

Exo Terra Reptile Cave-Medium
Amazon.com: Exo Terra Reptile Cave, Medium: Pet Supplies

Zilla Bark Bends-Medium
Amazon.com: Zilla 11799 Bark Bends, Medium: Pet Supplies

Zilla 11424 5-Inch Desert Series Terrarium Plant, Me-Inch by Ican Saguaro Cactus
Amazon.com: Zilla 11424 5-Inch Desert Series Terrarium Plant, Me-Inch by Ican Saguaro Cactus: Pet Supplies

Mainstays Jumbo Tealight Holder- food and water dishes
Mainstays Jumbo Tealight Holder: Decor : Walmart.com

Vitamins and Supplements

Calcium Carbonate Powder, 12 oz. From NOW
Amazon.com: Calcium Carbonate Powder, 12 oz. From NOW: Health & Personal Care

Miner-All Calcium/Mineral supplement, Indoor
Amazon.com: Miner-All Calcium/Mineral supplement, Indoor: Pet Supplies

 

[Ozy]

So where is the moist hide? And where is the UTH? Personally I don't use any kind of lights or CHEs on my tank. I just have a 30-40 gallon heat mat hooked up to a HydroFarm thermostat and it keeps the temp gradient perfect. I also have a 20 gallon long and I use slate tile with hermit crab sand underneath it to conduct heat better. I have a red bulb on my roach colony, but that's beside the point. hahah

 

[tonyperkins203]

The moist hide is the gecko cave on the left. It contains about 3/4 inch of moistened coco-fiber in it. Cleo loves it and spends most of her time in there. The UTH is on the product list. I use the ceramic heater because I keep the setup in my classroom and it sometimes gets cold in there at night. It just helps to ensure the temp gradient stays as it should, if it gets cool enough that the UTH can't keep up on its own. It rarely runs. Oh, and the light is only there if I want to take a picture of the enclosure or if my students want to watch Cleo hunt crickets. Otherwise it's off.

 

[Ozy]

I meant, where in the cage is the UTH. LOL

 

[tonyperkins203]

UTH is on the left side.