spare 4ft viv leopard gecko help?

[damo11802010]

hi i got a spare vivexotic 4ft x 1.6 x 1.7 viv , i already have a bearded dragon , so was thinking of getting 3 leo's (3f or 2f+1m) just need some help really of what i need?

what size heat mat (i was thinking 23" x 11")
exo terra reptile hides (how many for 3 or more leo's and what size)
moist shelter
microclimate ministat 100
vinyl tiles for substrate
3 bowls (water,food,calcium)
thermostat with 2 probes (1 for under the hide in the hot side, 1 for cool side)

i was hoping get a very low watt light in there like a red,blue or black light or will this over heat the viv , any help appreciated....

 

[marauderhex]

UTH should take up just under 1/3rd of the enclosure, so the size you chose is good. 3+ hides per leo, 1 warm, 1 cool, 1 moist per animal. I just use cheap tupperware and cut a hole in the side or lid so they can crawl in and fill it with sphagnum moss/or a substrate of your choosing. I'd use ceramic tiles vs vinyl. More traction for them, holds heat better, etc. Should have at least 1 food dish per leo, a minimum of 2 water dishes, and 2 Ca 2+ dishes.