BEST LEOPARD GECKO SUBSTRATE!

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ChiefSweetsUniverse

ChiefSweetsUniverse

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@sammythai99
@sammythai99 10 ай бұрын
I love how easily and clearly you explain everything. It's also great that you add in the conversions for KG and Celsius.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 10 ай бұрын
That means a lot thank you! I’ve been getting tons of non Americans so I thought need to start adding that in haha.
@sammythai99
@sammythai99 10 ай бұрын
​@@ChiefSweetsUniverseI am American, but living in Thailand. The conversions are extremely helpful for me
@DawnoftheJungle
@DawnoftheJungle 9 ай бұрын
Can’t believe I’m just now finding you.
@KoolpigVR
@KoolpigVR 6 ай бұрын
Same
@rafaeljohnramirez
@rafaeljohnramirez 5 ай бұрын
Facts! This guy is so informative and straight to the point. No bullshit that he tries to promote. Offers cheaper alternatives without quality compromise.
@aj_412
@aj_412 Ай бұрын
Dude thanks! Just got my baby leopard gecko, first time ever owning a lizard! Your videos have guided me through everything I needed to know! Bought my lil guy a 30 gallon tank and immediately did the topsoil instead of the thrive starter kit I was goin to buy, but because of your video I knew that carpet will cause more harm than not! Thanks bro!
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse Ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@christiansaravia7865
@christiansaravia7865 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this, I’ve always used coconut fiber but I just don’t think it’s the best for reptiles. It works great for my tarantulas and my hissing roaches, but that’s about it. I use topsoil for my green anole and my millipede and have previously used it for my quails (though I had to stop because the smell was too much because my quails shit way too much) and I’ve also never sanitized topsoil. I’ve always used Scott’s topsoil and I get the one with no fertilizer and manure so I’ve always just assumed it’s safe enough. I definitely can’t bake it in my apt since I have a roommate. I’m definitely planning to make this mixture for my leopard gecko soon!
@rafaeljohnramirez
@rafaeljohnramirez 5 ай бұрын
These videos are so helpful and informative. Thank you for sharing cost efficient alternatives. I can’t stress it enough how brand name products jiff you out. You’re a gem in the community 🫡
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@patrickbang3037
@patrickbang3037 5 ай бұрын
i just picked up two beautiful leopards, they are used to go on sand, but the previous owner did ALOT of effort into making sure it isnt the ultra fine sand that would get in their lungs or make them eat too much of it. had them for 3 days as im writing this, and in a few days more im gonna make their house sweet and clean again. i plan to use a mix like this but keep it more sandy in their toilet section cant wait to see them actually beginning to dig more around now that its not JUST gonna be sand, ive noticed one of them likes to dig a little hole and then curl up in it next to their toilet corner - so i cant wait too see how creative they get once they get the opportunity to REALLY make some burrows and small tunnels to chill and sleep in
@jenniferatkinsreptileart
@jenniferatkinsreptileart 10 ай бұрын
I'd love to hear about your new mix!
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 10 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to show it
@don.richard8823
@don.richard8823 10 ай бұрын
Thank you sharing on taking care of our leopard gecko! 😃👉🏼🦎
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 10 ай бұрын
Happy to share 😁
@void5894
@void5894 11 ай бұрын
avg w video from chief 🔥
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 11 ай бұрын
Let’s go!
@Petopiaa
@Petopiaa 7 күн бұрын
Oh my gosh your channel is amazing! Whenever I was like wait what about- then you answered it! I have a leopard gecko (one in my pfp) and have been using sand form the pet store and she absolutely loves it with her dark blue death feigning beetles. Should I switch to this substrate? If so, how often would I mix it? Also considering if i bought a clean up crew. Thanks so much!
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 6 күн бұрын
I have even a better mix as well on another video but this is a very standard mix for them either one works
@kendraking6931
@kendraking6931 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, it was very informative! Question for you - Do you recommend switching to the soil and sand into in their young adult lives? My Leo is 4 and he's never been on anything other than reptile carpet. I don't know if it's too late to switch. Would it shock him? Could it cause health issues since he's not used to it? He hasn't had any major health issues. So I don't want to rock the boat if that make sense. Anywho, thanks again!
@OliviaMC
@OliviaMC 3 ай бұрын
Hey I know its a little late, but it's never too late to switch, I'd highly recomend switching your leo to a safe substrate mix such as shown in the video, my rescue leopard gecko was on carpet for years and I switched him to a mix of reptisoil and reptisand and he was very happy, loving to dig and play in it, I would recomend keeping an eye out for any signs of dicomfort, as well as when handling your gecko gently feeling its stomach to ensure it isn't hard feeling as thats a sighn of impaction. My bearded dragon i also have on the same mix and he will eat small amounts however, I've had them both on it for years and had no issues. Hope this helps!
@crypto_fl0w619
@crypto_fl0w619 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much !
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 7 ай бұрын
Happy to help
@GeekyGeckoCreations
@GeekyGeckoCreations 8 ай бұрын
great video
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 8 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@escaladeSD
@escaladeSD 6 ай бұрын
Dude life saver. I thought the dirt was imported or something that’s why it was so pricey 🤣
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 6 ай бұрын
Haha happy to help
@megandestefanogarvey1840
@megandestefanogarvey1840 7 ай бұрын
Switching my gecko to a 40 gallon tank. How much substrate is needed?
@tinahaynes175
@tinahaynes175 13 күн бұрын
I bought a bag of that soil, and it seems like it's mostly dirty wood chips. It's the kind you have. Should I get something else?
@jeffreymagni1272
@jeffreymagni1272 10 ай бұрын
Another great video. Question: I noticed that you don't add peat to this mixture, but do on your Bearded Dragon mix. Being that they are both Arid species, I wonder why the difference? Just didn't have peat on hand this time?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 10 ай бұрын
Exactly that reason haha. My Home Depot was completely sold out and I was like well this will work. My favorite mix and I’ll make a video about it soon is peat moss, top soil that’s really clay based if I can’t get that I use 20 pounds of excavator clay, play sand, exo terra stone desert 20lbs.
@jeffreymagni1272
@jeffreymagni1272 8 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Right on.. My local landscape supply has what they call a "sandy loam" that is very clay based I was experimenting with myself, but ended up sticking with the Timberline TS and then just adding sand and exo terra stone dessert. I do like the latter as you can mix it anyway you want to get the consitency you are looking for, but it does cost a bit more that way probably.
@beckywilsontx
@beckywilsontx 20 сағат бұрын
Do you no longer use peat moss? In an earlier video, you used topsoil, peat moss, and play sand. I know things change all the time, so I am wondering if I should no longer use peat moss.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 20 сағат бұрын
No i definitely do but it’s becoming much harder to find so I don’t recommend it as much since most stores stopped selling it. It’s because its bad for the environment to mine all the peat moss so they stopped mining it
@kadisanders528
@kadisanders528 8 ай бұрын
With adding bioactive materials with isopods and spring tails, do you ever have to switch the substrate? And I was told to use a drainage layer at the bottom, but noticed you didnt mention that.
@dantemarquez3580
@dantemarquez3580 7 ай бұрын
Since leopard geckos need relatively low humidity, a drainage layer is not necessary. As for changing out the substrate, that’s not necessary either since the plants and isopods will naturally take care of any waste. Although be sure to spot clean urate (white waste), as isopods will not eat it.
@twisted-korner
@twisted-korner 5 ай бұрын
u are a great help :)
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@edinsonperez280
@edinsonperez280 Күн бұрын
Is it okay if I mix top soil WITH reptisand?
@tehbrave1
@tehbrave1 2 ай бұрын
Should I add water to any of the mixes? I know sand can absorb a lot of moisture in the tanks, same with coco fibers. How do you maintain the moisture levels?
@BellaWolfhard-pn8qm
@BellaWolfhard-pn8qm 8 ай бұрын
I just got a bigger tank for my leo but Im scared to try soil or anything else since she’s been on carpet since she was only a few months old(about 5-6 years ago) Is it really okay? (I did once use bark wood chips before finding out those aren’t for leopard geckos😭) anyway I need any kind of help or advice so she can live her life to the fullest
@whos.d1az
@whos.d1az Ай бұрын
So after done mixing do you just pour the whole tub in?
@jorden_h
@jorden_h 3 ай бұрын
Random question…someone told me to use coconut husk for my king snake, do you think this mix would work too? I’m going to make this for my beardie and leopard gecko but if i have extras left over I’d like to use it.
@Xerces456
@Xerces456 4 ай бұрын
Hello I'm new at taking care of a leopard gecko,I seen your substrate video play sand and topsoil I am using this mixture i just don't like how it looks then I seen your finished work but you never said what you put on top so it won't be just black dirt, I liked your final presentation of the tank . can you please let me know what i can use to get that effect
@devonfk8
@devonfk8 7 ай бұрын
Can you make video on how to clean, how often to clean, and how often changing out to new substrate?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 7 ай бұрын
Yes
@sixstring215
@sixstring215 5 ай бұрын
Hey chief, I came across a bag of organic Shagnum PeatMoss. Would you recommend using this along with some play sand if I’m trying to upgrade my daughters gecko to a 40 gal breeder bioactive??
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 5 ай бұрын
Yeah that’ll work. Top soil really any brand will work it’s just needs to be organic. No manure or artificial fertilizer
@brittanyberger9526
@brittanyberger9526 7 ай бұрын
Do the succulents need a special light?
@DragonMania16
@DragonMania16 2 ай бұрын
UVB and just a day light really
@maviiglesias2523
@maviiglesias2523 3 ай бұрын
What can I mix with coconut fiber for my Leopard gecko
@jakecomeau203
@jakecomeau203 2 ай бұрын
What happens if my gecko swallows the top soil while attacking crickets ?
@CM11Six
@CM11Six 3 ай бұрын
What Top soil do you recommend hopefully I can find it here in Canada I want to have better substrate for my leopard geckos. I have four of them.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 3 ай бұрын
Any organic top soil with no manure will work
@Thesportguy30
@Thesportguy30 25 күн бұрын
Is this a 40 g tank pls respond soon I get my gecko tomorrow
@GeorgeanBrooks
@GeorgeanBrooks 2 ай бұрын
A leopard gecko is my dream pet
@Nei982
@Nei982 4 ай бұрын
I bought timberline topsoil but it had a TON of sticks so I sifted everything out After sifting, the dirt is about the consistency of a nice potting soil. Is this a safe consistency for a leopard gecko or do you need a add a bit of mulch into the mix?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 4 ай бұрын
Yeah that’s good consistency
@mattcook8570
@mattcook8570 2 ай бұрын
5:11 I can't find that frigin cricket!! How'd it get in my appartment? We'll looks like I'm spending the rest of the day gutting my place to catch it!
@IkeAboutReptiles
@IkeAboutReptiles 11 ай бұрын
Do a video on the nee substrate! What mix is it like 40 percent topsoil and 60 play sand what is it.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 11 ай бұрын
Definitely will soon!
@jakecomeau203
@jakecomeau203 2 ай бұрын
Can I do this mixture for my 5 months old baby gecko ?
@LPCaniff13
@LPCaniff13 4 ай бұрын
Are you under the opinion that the play sand needs to be rinsed to filter out particulates? I'm getting mixed answers on this. Thank you for your informative video! I'm inheriting bunches of information from you!
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 4 ай бұрын
No you don’t have to rinse buttt it helps with dust. If you don’t want dust rinse.
@JBsAdventures215
@JBsAdventures215 2 ай бұрын
I'm getting my first leopard gecko and is ok to put ur Leo right into a bio tank when u first get it. or should I do paper towels first. I have a 40gal.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 2 ай бұрын
Yeah it’s totally ok to go bioactive right away
@JBsAdventures215
@JBsAdventures215 2 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you for getting you back to me I new to all of this and I’m really enjoying your channel very helpful. Some people (in a FB group) were telling me that I need to do paper towels for the first 4 months.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 2 ай бұрын
@@JBsAdventures215 the only benefit to that is if it may be sick it’s easy to clean up poop due to parasites or something but substrate is perfectly fine starting off
@Thunder_drop
@Thunder_drop 2 ай бұрын
Yes can we have the video with the updated substrate or is it already out
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 2 ай бұрын
It is out! On my channel
@StevenDoung
@StevenDoung 10 ай бұрын
Ooo what plants do you use and how often do you water it with lighting?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 10 ай бұрын
I use a bunch of succulents like hawthornia and some others. I water it twice a month maybe once a month
@PlayHeaps
@PlayHeaps 5 ай бұрын
what kind of consistency is the mix suppose to end up as? i recently did mine but the mix of top soil and play sand didn't end up being very loose for digging purposes, for the most part it ends up drying out and being quite a hard substrate after a day or 2 of not watering down the substrate, i'm also wandering with the substrate being like that if it's also killing any springtails i add to it since after a day i never see them again.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 5 ай бұрын
I would add some peat moss into it that helps retain the moisture better. Do 1/3 of each top soil peat moss play sand
@PlayHeaps
@PlayHeaps 5 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse would there be any cheaper alternatives? peat moss is kinda expensive where i live, i have spag moss if cutting it up into smaller pieces and mixing it through the substrate mix would make a difference, and if you're able to answer, would the hardish dry substrate mix of top soil and play sand i'm currently ending up with killing the springtails i add since after the 1st day or 2 i've adding some in i don't see them again? cheers in advance (:
@shirohsr1
@shirohsr1 7 ай бұрын
question i dont know if you answered in the video: is this for bioactive enclosures? because im doing a non-bioactive enclosure for mine. and would you know about any non-bioactive substrate i can use for my leopard gecko?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 7 ай бұрын
This is for non bioactive but will also work as bioactive if need be.
@shirohsr1
@shirohsr1 7 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse phew! glad because it was so hard to find substrate XD
@Truex_fan19
@Truex_fan19 Ай бұрын
Is the bio-dudes leopard gecko substrate good?🦎
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse Ай бұрын
Yup!
@Truex_fan19
@Truex_fan19 Ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse ok thanks! 👍
@lost_-yt6cn
@lost_-yt6cn 7 ай бұрын
How long have you used this mixture for leopard geckos?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 7 ай бұрын
Years
@Reconbeatz509
@Reconbeatz509 5 ай бұрын
So I am struggling. I have a leopard gecko the pet store told me so wrong on how to setup my leo tank he is sick I'm taking him to the vet I really didn't know what was wrong with him until he shed and I saw his mouth had some stuff in it. He was on reptile carpet so im thinking mouth rot or upper respiratory infection. He has done good for 2 years I really love the little dude he's 6 years old but I feel like a crappy pet owner and I'm debating on rehoming him or not I got him when he was 4 so I feel terrible giving him up again. So if I keep him I have old lamps from my bearded dragons enclosure I know what bulb to get I need to find a uvb bulb or can I put him by a window with sun light? I don't have a whole lot of funds everything so expensive these days. But I have been feeding him about twice a week and dusting his meal worms with calcium d3. But I was told to do the top soil and play sand and then I need calcium with and without d3 to dust his insects and multi vitamins if I can't do the uvb. I just dint know if my mental health is going to tank super hard again and I let him go to crap again. I'm on the edge about rehoming him but I also want to keep the little guy and take care of him better. How often would I need to clean his tank if I do this mixture?
@Josh-e5j
@Josh-e5j 2 ай бұрын
For the reptisoil and reptisand mix should I remove the wood chips from it.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 2 ай бұрын
I leave mine in but you can if you want too
@seerawho8740
@seerawho8740 2 ай бұрын
i’ve had my leopard gecko for about 5 years, (since i was 13) and she’s always been on repti carpet which i’ve found is not necessarily the best. she’s never had an issue with it, but i want to give her something better and more comfortable. i was curious if maybe she would be too old to adjust to a new substrate suddenly? or if it should be fine. i do worry about impaction.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 2 ай бұрын
Nope she’ll do fine! You can introduce her whenever you want
@audrahowe7041
@audrahowe7041 7 ай бұрын
Do you have to add the excavator mix or is the repti soil and repti sand ok
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 7 ай бұрын
Rpetisand and reptisoil is ok
@SlincLinc
@SlincLinc 2 ай бұрын
Do you keep the keep the repti sand+soil dry or humid?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 2 ай бұрын
I keep it a tiny bit humid. Like once a month I’ll pour gallon of water in my 40 gallon tank. Then let it dry out then if it looks dry throw some more in
@SlincLinc
@SlincLinc 2 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverseso keep the dirt in while your pouring the water? And I feel like my screen lid is to thick. I have a thrive enclosure that I just got and the humidity is staying at 60-70% on the cool side. Is it normal for it to be like that the first couple days of getting the dirt?
@rat-ratl3789
@rat-ratl3789 3 ай бұрын
Wait will my gecko be ok if it’s like 3/4 years old???
@jadensingh3181
@jadensingh3181 4 ай бұрын
If I were to use reptisoil and reptisand could I add the zoomed excavator clay? If so how much?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 4 ай бұрын
3 bags reptisoil. 1 bag of sand. 1 bag of excavator clay
@Diego.69.
@Diego.69. 9 ай бұрын
Hey, I have a 20 gallon long tank and i bought the 50 lbs play sand and one bag of scotts top soil (0.75 cf). How much should I mix to get a good amount of substrate in my tank?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 9 ай бұрын
Half a bag of top soil and 8 cups of play sand
@tjardokiewiet9115
@tjardokiewiet9115 6 ай бұрын
Does it need any water or will it not dry out and they will be able to dig in it properly?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 6 ай бұрын
I do water mine every month
@matiasokington9315
@matiasokington9315 10 ай бұрын
Im fairly new at taking care of reptiles, in this situation i have an adult leopard gecko and the substrate i use for him is called desert blend ground english wallnut shells made by zilla, the problem is that im scared that its not a good substrate for him and mights cause impaction, do you know if i should switch it or keep it?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 10 ай бұрын
Yes definitely get rid of that. That’s one of the worst substrates. You can use excavator clay reptisoil or other stuff instead
@ashleypeters9272
@ashleypeters9272 5 ай бұрын
How often do you clean out and replace this substrate?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 5 ай бұрын
You could do it every 6 months
@ashleypeters9272
@ashleypeters9272 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your quick response. This is the most informative video I’ve found on substrate, and I’ve looked everywhere.
@SaLM6682
@SaLM6682 3 ай бұрын
Can you use Organic Topsoil, but rather than use play sand use reptisand? Topsoil and Reptisand Mix?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 3 ай бұрын
Yes you can do that
@SaLM6682
@SaLM6682 3 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Thank you very much! I’m getting a leopard gecko soon, and preparing the tank.
@don.richard8823
@don.richard8823 2 ай бұрын
So with this mix of substrate for the bottom ..Now i only use top for heat basking lamp? I dont need heat map at the bottom anymore?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 2 ай бұрын
Yes heat lamp only with some uvb if you want to use that for your gecko
@th30nly0ne8
@th30nly0ne8 8 ай бұрын
I couldn’t find any organic top soil, I got some mountain magic top soil, and some play sand. Do you think it will be okay or do I really need to find some organic top soil
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 8 ай бұрын
Yeah that’s perfectly fine
@joebobbber
@joebobbber 9 ай бұрын
I recently bought a bag of Eco Earth Loose Coconut Fiber substrate and was wondering if that was okay to use? I have about a 6 month leopard gecko and was going to transition him from a reptile carpet to substrate.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 9 ай бұрын
You can use eco earth but it dries out fast and gets extremely dusty. I would use reptisoil instead
@joebobbber
@joebobbber 9 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you so much
@sp4rk753
@sp4rk753 4 ай бұрын
I have that exact gallon jug lmaoo
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 4 ай бұрын
Haha nice it’s one of my favs
@strrwbrrryjam
@strrwbrrryjam 8 ай бұрын
How often should you replace the substrate?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 8 ай бұрын
Once a year is good.
@dendengz88
@dendengz88 10 ай бұрын
How do you pick the isopod when you change the substrate? Or do you just throw them away?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 10 ай бұрын
If you shake the substrate up they will usually come to the surface and I pick them out
@Platinum_Aquatic_World
@Platinum_Aquatic_World Ай бұрын
Can this substrate be used in bioactive leopard gecko terarrium?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse Ай бұрын
Oh yeah I’ve done it in many of mine
@Ky-wf3ry
@Ky-wf3ry 8 ай бұрын
Can you use normal top soil or does it have to be organic
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 8 ай бұрын
Yeah you can use normal top soil just make sure it doesn’t have chemicals in it like pesticides
@Ky-wf3ry
@Ky-wf3ry 8 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you :) what about reptisoil and play sand? Or just reptisoil
@mxioou4537
@mxioou4537 9 ай бұрын
Is this substrate also safe for crested geckos and other reptiles
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 9 ай бұрын
Yes but I have a better mix where I add peat moss so it works better for tropical enclosures
@jenniferatkinsreptileart
@jenniferatkinsreptileart 10 ай бұрын
How often do you moisten it, and do you ever get fungus gnats?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 10 ай бұрын
I do get fungus gnats. I moisten it once a month
@pbpyro5546
@pbpyro5546 24 күн бұрын
What about organic potting soil i have laying around?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 24 күн бұрын
Yup that’ll work
@pbpyro5546
@pbpyro5546 24 күн бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse sweet! I'll get to mixing in the morning
@michaelvega824
@michaelvega824 6 ай бұрын
So when should i change my leopard gecko to substrate he’s still pretty young like maybe a month old or two months his currently on paper towel
@michaelvega824
@michaelvega824 6 ай бұрын
Nevermind i should have just looked at the video 😭
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 6 ай бұрын
Haha no worries
@yoomythegod
@yoomythegod 4 ай бұрын
Im upgrading tanks, and plan on upgrading from repti-carpet to this type of substrate, my gecko is about like 7-8 months old. Anything i gotta worry abt
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 4 ай бұрын
Nope should be fine
@calicocriterisopod
@calicocriterisopod 11 ай бұрын
Top soil and play sand is the way to go 😄😄😄
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 11 ай бұрын
It is legit the best!
@wuoz5340
@wuoz5340 6 ай бұрын
do i have to pick away the isopods from the topsoil and if so how do i do it?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 6 ай бұрын
No you don’t have too
@wuoz5340
@wuoz5340 6 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you for the reply. i am so glad i found your channel
@carneconevil
@carneconevil 10 ай бұрын
This may be a dumb question but will the heat from a heat mad be able to reach the gecko through the substrate?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 10 ай бұрын
Yes but you do have to monitor and make sure they don’t dig down and get too hot. Usually set the thermostat at a higher temp and then just keep track you can dial it in perfect
@carneconevil
@carneconevil 10 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you for replying so quick. I’m changing my leo’s enclosure this weekend and want to make sure everything is perfect for him :)
@RjMcs2
@RjMcs2 10 ай бұрын
last week i got a year old leapord gecko and everywhere i see people say to not use sand as a substrate so im just wondering why you recommend it?
@RjMcs2
@RjMcs2 10 ай бұрын
also follow up question i’m using a heat pad at night and also a deep heat projector during the day is that too much heat?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 10 ай бұрын
Yeah no heat at night. You can use a halogen during the day. Deep heat projectors are really only good for night heat. Also the sand is meant to be mixed with something like reptisoil or top soil. People usually mean sand by itself. However nothing is wrong with using loose substrate.
@RjMcs2
@RjMcs2 10 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse awesome thank you i’m definitely going to use your mix all your videos are very helpful, sorry for all the questions just to clarify use the deep heat projector at night, should i have the heat pad on 24/7 for her? it’s right under her warm hide and also the deep heat is above the warm hide as well. also have a uvb bulb that i have on during the day towards the middle of the tank.
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 10 ай бұрын
@@RjMcs2 I’ll post a lighting guide soon on leopard geckos but I would only have one heat source on her at one time. I use no heat at night only if it’s extremely cold like below 55f in there cage and the heat I would use is the deep heat projector. During the day I use a halogen 75 watt lamp with. Arcadia shadedweller right beside each other
@tomsgreengallery
@tomsgreengallery 10 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverseexactly. On the money here
@Thesheeplab
@Thesheeplab 5 ай бұрын
Hey I’ve always watched your videos I would love if you help out if you could but I need to know if my lizard is sick or not
@eliora9108
@eliora9108 2 ай бұрын
Can you start a gecko on paper towls and a heat mat and then later put them on substrate and lighting?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 2 ай бұрын
Yes
@eliora9108
@eliora9108 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!​@@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@breepotter5002
@breepotter5002 9 ай бұрын
Where do you get isopods and springtails?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 9 ай бұрын
Online
@ZaySwervvooYT
@ZaySwervvooYT 10 ай бұрын
How do you prevent any gnats or fungus or anything like that in the tank?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 10 ай бұрын
It’ll dry out and there shouldn’t be any
@TSVFishing
@TSVFishing 6 ай бұрын
Does an under the tank heating pad work with this substrate?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 6 ай бұрын
Yes
@Youtube--Critic
@Youtube--Critic 10 ай бұрын
Do you spot clean this how do you keep it clean?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 10 ай бұрын
Yes! I spot clean.
@Dallinski-m1t
@Dallinski-m1t 9 ай бұрын
How often would you change out your substrate for your leopard gecko and also your bearded dragon?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 9 ай бұрын
Once a year
@Dallinski-m1t
@Dallinski-m1t 9 ай бұрын
when they poop and shed do you just scoop/pick it out or is that why you need isopods and spring tails?
@CubeSolveSolutions
@CubeSolveSolutions 9 ай бұрын
Does the top soil contain isopods and things like that?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 9 ай бұрын
It might have springtails but usually doenst have anything
@CubeSolveSolutions
@CubeSolveSolutions 9 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse alright thanks
@jaylenwjw
@jaylenwjw 11 ай бұрын
How often do you have to replace the substrate?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 11 ай бұрын
I replace it once a year
@Platinum_Aquatic_World
@Platinum_Aquatic_World Ай бұрын
Do u live in uk or us ?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse Ай бұрын
United States
@thelegenddeuce
@thelegenddeuce 11 ай бұрын
Lul calm video, nun too extravagant
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 11 ай бұрын
We try and keep it calm around here lol
@CubeSolveSolutions
@CubeSolveSolutions 9 ай бұрын
How do I clean the poop out without taking out too much substrate?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 9 ай бұрын
I just grab the poop and the substrate around it like one big handful using a doggy bag.
@t.w0994
@t.w0994 2 ай бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverseI’ve seen people just use a plastic spoon to scoop it out, is that also alright? Also- do leopard geckos bury their poops any?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 2 ай бұрын
@@t.w0994 yeah that works too. They usually don’t but they do poop in the same spot. Potty trained haha
@andrewscears7345
@andrewscears7345 10 ай бұрын
could i just use the peat moss instaed of top soil?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 10 ай бұрын
Yeah I’ve done that less sticks in the mix as well
@SoulForMany
@SoulForMany 26 күн бұрын
So many people say you need to bake it
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 26 күн бұрын
Yeah you can nothing wrong with it.
@SoulForMany
@SoulForMany 26 күн бұрын
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thanks for your fast reply I have a quick question also not related fully to the video What kind of light fixture should I get for a 50 watt halogen light is there any link you can send me or does it matter do I need a special light fixture
@skyemoz6559
@skyemoz6559 7 ай бұрын
I use Eco Earth coconut fiber but I also have a 12 x 12” ceramic tile in the corner with a few hides. He loves that spot of the tank. Then a few more hides in the soil
@jeanine0125
@jeanine0125 6 ай бұрын
You dont sift the soil?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 6 ай бұрын
Nope you can tho!
@daicaghund3587
@daicaghund3587 8 ай бұрын
Did you make the updated video with the additions you added to this original recipe?
@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@ChiefSweetsUniverse 8 ай бұрын
I have not yet but I’m working on it at the moment
@j2r2b
@j2r2b 7 ай бұрын
Leopard geckos do not live on dirt. This is absolutely not an ok substrate. They live in a rocky terrain. More rocks than dirt.
@ekh8773
@ekh8773 7 ай бұрын
Have been discovered inhabiting on dirt/moss
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