Crested Gecko Setup

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

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[@THERANDOMGAMER-dw8kx]

Does the bark background mold?

[@THERANDOMGAMER-dw8kx]

Do I have to have a bioactive tank set up to add a cleanup crew?

[@THERANDOMGAMER-dw8kx]

Like if I have leaves and reptisoil and reptisand but no live plants could I add a cleanup crew

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

@@THERANDOMGAMER-dw8kx it does not

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

@@THERANDOMGAMER-dw8kx yeah still could add the cleanup crew

[@ThatOneCoolPufferfish]

Here’s a tip: I recommend using a custom made foam background because it’s more versatile to match your tank, but any background works and it’s mostly just aesthetic (unless your using one of those cheap and horrible backgrounds) I also recommend the reptifogger because it works really well, but you would have to put it on a timer since it doesn’t come with one. I recommend the Arcadia shadedweller uvb light since crested geckos do NOT need uvb, but they do much better and tend to be more happy with it.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yeah backgrounds can definitely be whatever you like. Custom made ones are just a lot of work haha. Yes the shade dweller is what I use for mine as well. Great tips

[@Gl3aming]

I wouldn't recommend a custom one for a begginer keeper since its a lot of work

[@soleimanyacoub5577]

Just a question do u have both a foger and mist rain thing or do u pick only one of them

[@user-bj9nw5wf5n]

Yes! I have been waiting for this video. Thank you Chief.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Happy to help!

[@saralou123]

I love that background. I have the same one in my crested enclosure.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Nice!

[@MiguelAngelMerchand-qs5ph]

A miracle when you upload again 🥹🥹

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you very much much! Happy you enjoy the uploads!

[@katiealdana150]

Awesome🙌 Good Job🙌 Very informative 👍💯

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you

[@gamingwithgodlucky7635]

Love the uploads

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you

[@JACKPOTVR9]

thank you this video helped a lot im looking into getting one! supper excited

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Happy to help!

[@mariorosas1464]

Dude! I used exactly what you told me to do, soil and play sand and it plugged up my beautiful bearded dragon, all she did was lick the sand. (1 Gal of sand per 40lbs of top soil) ((expensive $$$ vet bill))

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Was she eating or licking? They lick things that are new to see what it is very normal. If she was eating then she definitely has a deficiency in vitamins or calcium as they will try to get the vitamins from the ground this is called geophagy.

[@richardsanchez5444]

I know this isn't the right video but i gotta tell you, i saw your short for vivarium lighting for plants. I went out got a daylight led bulb to replace the cfl uv bulb i had and goddamn, its been three days and ive already noticed the plants are growing like Crazy. Im letting it establish before i put in my crested Gecko so this is perfect. Thanks for the advice bro. I was close to getting an Arcadia forest dweller but decided to go with this option. I eventually plan to get everything Arcadia but once i have my final set up. Once again thanks and keep up the great work

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Happy to help! Yeah these simple LEDs grow plants crazy!

[@richardsanchez5444]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse hey another question. I know you can always give your pets more than what they need but let's say for example a leopard gecko, I know they usually will be happy with a 36x18x18 but I'm thinking of getting a 36x18x24 I know they'll climb but do you think they'll climb that much? Like two doors worth of height?

[@vertigoog2431]

we have 11 crested geckos with 10 eggs incubating :) can’t wait but great video brotha!!!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Congratulations! I bet hatch day is the absolute best and most exciting time!

[@jjstepien9914]

thank you this helped a lot

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Happy to help

[@skipity3]

Is it required I get a background? My habitat doesn’t have one, and I don’t think I can get one for my habitat, since it is a screened one, but it does have a good couple hiding places, some sticks to climb on, and fake plants since I can’t really do real plants right now. My crested gecko is already chilling in the habitat anyways, so itd be hard to do anything now, but I just want to know just incase I could be doing something better

[@GirlsFootballFreestyle]

How often do you change the substrate? If not bioactive, seems like a hassle to change the soil often? Wondering what your cleaning process is like appreciate the help in advance

[@TheHolder-hs1ez]

What shelf’s do you use ?????? I’m looking for shelf’s but idk what ones to get that will be able to hold my tanks

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Heavy duty shelves from Home Depot

[@AkabaneKarma1404]

Can you make a video on how to install heating lamps and uvb inside the enclosure and solid pvc instead of mesh for bearded dragons please

[@ChrisStathas]

Great video!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you!

[@whxisdxrius]

i just watched your video on fixing petsmarts beginner setup tank and it really made me realize i did NOT have what i needed which is unfortunate for the bearded dragon i did have it would be nice if you can maybe make the same thing or give some tips on any differences for leopard geckos cause i’ve been really wanting to get one or a bearded dragon again and your video really helped and this one is very nice as well both were simple and informative i hope all your reptiles are doing good thank you for the informational videos

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you for the kind words! I do have a leopard gecko video helping set up a tank and that does go over lots of what you need it might help

[@The.Anole.Keeper]

Hey! Love your channel! Could you make a natural realistic brown/green anole enclosure? (I use a 10 gallon)

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Will do! Thanks

[@ChrisStathas]

Can we maybe get a video on how to start an isopod colony, I’m trying to start one for my bearded dragon but I don’t really know how.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes will upload one soon!

[@ChrisStathas]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thx can’t wait for it

[@vertigoog2431]

no self promo but we have pretty bulletproof bins if you care to read this! make sure you have a hydration area of spghanum moss, use a mix of potting soil & reptisoil or even ecoearth add in grinded up egg shells for calcium add cork bark and bam :) it’s about that easy! goodluck!

[@EARTH-833]

Can you make a vid on how to take care of baby bearded I’m getting one pretty soon and I don’t trust petco advise things I need you to cover is calcium and what to feed them everyday and how to keep them hrydated!

[@AirQuotes848]

That’s beautiful ❤

[@Godzillastan1954]

Question if i have a 40 gallon tank for a leapard gecko what watt bulbs would i need if measurements are needed i can give them

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Usually a 75 watt will work but if it’s cold In your house like 68f then you may have to go 100watt

[@Godzillastan1954]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse i'm on a the second story of my home so i'm not fully sure if i need a 75 watt or less

[@JellyAnimated]

Hey even though this video isn’t about pac man Frogs are Pac-Man Frogs Like Really Aggressive and can I take them out daily just to hold them

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I wouldn’t take them out daily. They arent really aggressive but don’t like to be held

[@ReptileShow2]

I heard from most people that they need a drainage layer. Do they need them or no?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

No you don’t need one

[@ReptileShow2]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Ok. Also what type of water should I give to them? Care guides never specify it

[@THERANDOMGAMER-dw8kx]

Will the wood mold? And the background

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Nope been using this same style for years. You can see it in my room tour video

[@THERANDOMGAMER-dw8kx]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse ok thank you so much

[@ScalesNtales]

Can you make a gecko taming video im having a lil trubble getting my leopard gecko to eat from my hand shes a lil over 8 months old and will eat from the the Tweezers really good and she is very calm and doesn't mind be held or pet

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes definitely will add it to the list

[@ScalesNtales]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you so much you're the best

[@AkabaneKarma1404]

I am so confused on lighting for bearded dragons pls make video

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I have a couple of them on the channel

[@Eridepro_Luis]

Is a 18 by 18 for babys? Please let me know im going to get one soon!

[@nesquikallnight]

are you going the the reptile expo august 24 i think

[@richardsanchez5444]

Hey what do you think of these exo terra all in one lights. They claim to have UVA/B and full spectrum light

[@kevin-br6of]

Hey i am wondering what is a good safe lighting to grow plants in the tank which is also safe for my gecko plus is the daylight lights safe for gecko's?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

To grow plants any daylight led bulb will work I have some safe LEDs linked in the description on the crested gecko shop

[@fernandonavarro2135]

What percent humidity do crested geckos need?

[@LisaMontgomery-x5o]

Hi chief i was wondering if you have ever seen the exo terra light that holds 2 coil uvb sideways which .makes them give out higher uvb i think and i was wondering if you could do like a short or somthing on it but its up to you and thank you for posting amazing content for reptiles

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I’ll have to check it out would definitely be a fun video to make! Thanks

[@HollyPrints]

Heyyy! As far as im aware Exo Terra have actually discontinued the lighting canopy you're referring too.

[@umarpin8809]

i have a question for you about bearded dragons and dusting the insects. i seen some say for baby dragon offer them as much as they want within 10 minutes.... BUT I ALSO SAW SOME SAY 4TO 5 INSECTS 3x a day thoughts? but when it comes to dusting how many should you dust on calicum day? if it eats 10 crickets should all 10 be dusted or is 5 just enough?

[@shelby.8758]

is it safe to put the UVB on the mesh? i have mine on the mesh but some people were saying to raise it from the enclosure

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

With the shadedweller it is safe as the uvb output is relatively low even if they were under it it’s not extremely strong through most mesh screen.

[@shelby.8758]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse good to know i was getting scared lol!

[@Celticslakershavechampionships]

What kind of food bowl did you use?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thrive one from petsmart

[@Celticslakershavechampionships]

@@ChiefSweetsUniversealso is it fine to Leave the hygrometer in their while misting the tank?

[@Guttaball]

Hey, man!! OK, so I know you were the one that did it. But I can't find the video... You built a setup for bearded dragons and built the lid. You used wood and metal mesh.. I think you said "Construction mesh" but I couldn't remember.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Oh yeah hardware cloth. Its in the garden section of most places

[@Guttaball]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse bro that was fast..Thank you! You're dope. We're going to an expo tomorrow and may pick up a bearded dragon. Most places are nearby and will hold them for a week so we can finish setting everything up.

[@YingyingHu-q2t]

Don’t you need a drainage layer underneath the dirt substrate?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

You do not

[@YingyingHu-q2t]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Really? I heard that if you accidentally overwater, mold could grow

[@ReptileShow2]

@@YingyingHu-q2tpretty sure springtails eat the mold or something

[@SHARK_FACTSS]

I am sorry I have been looking how are you supposed to clean the poop

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I’ll make a video soon

[@SHARK_FACTSS]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you so muchhh sorry about that

[@bnissub]

Currently I have my male leo in a 30 gal with a heat mat and a 23 wat Thrive Uv Bulb which is a slight upgrade from the 13 watt I originally had? I want to switch to the tube uvb lights like shown in your videos, but I'm not sure what kind. Is there a specific kind you suggest I switch use?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yeah the 23 watt is just stronger uvb. The one I recommend for 30 gallons is a Arcadia shadedweller 7%

[@ChrisStathas]

I know I already commented but I wanted to ask can I mainly feed my bearded dragon isopods because I just got my colony and I wanna know if it was worth it I’ve been mainly feeding him super worms and lettuce but u just recently learned from ur video that they are very fatty so I’m trying to switch it up so I wanna know if that can be his main food source? Edit:sorry for the many comments but for some reason they weren’t showing up until now.

[@emmaGtron]

I know this is not related but I wanted to ask what substrate you use for your ball pythons or what you recommend 🤣 love your videos btw

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you for the kind words! I like reptisoil myself but Zillas jungle mix, forest floor or cypress mulch is good as well.

[@Dinosaurbannana77]

Im getting my first lizard next week would you recommend a crested gecko, leopard gecko, or a bearded dragon?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Depends. Leopard gecko and crested geckos are not active as much during the day and if you want something you’ll see out more then I’d go bearded dragon

[@Khaloofidino]

I’m no reptile expert but if you’re getting your first lizard don’t get a bearded dragon they are not beginner friendly

[@LimeapeYT]

I wanna get a bearded dragon, but I don’t know how to convince my parents, can you help me with that?

[@The_Duck09]

I have this exact kit. Broke the door a year later

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Oof darn that sucks

[@The_Duck09]

taped some plexy glass to it and called it a day

[@The_Duck09]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse by any chance, if you have to time, could you possibly give me the measurements of the door ?

[@AkabaneKarma1404]

MAKE A 6x2x2 BEARDED DRAGON ENLCOSURE PLEASE

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Will do!

[@AkabaneKarma1404]

YO LETS GO

[@AkabaneKarma1404]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse RESPOND PLEASE CAN I USE A REPTISUN TERRIARIUM HOOD WITH A ARCADIA BULB?

[@ashton5493]

I’m the first to hit like 😊

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Let’s go!

[@gapnap]

hey man, i got a question. have you heard of reptiles by mack? ive been reading up on how they treat their reptiles and im wondering if you know what they do to their reptiles.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I have they supply most petsmarts and many other pet stores with reptiles look on animals at homes podcast with Paul barclay he talks about them. Very good podcast

[@gapnap]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse yes, thats true. sadly, that is true. basically they abuse all of their animals, sometimes not feeding them or giving them water, throwing multiple reptiles in one small unsanitized container. when they get sick they let them sit and die instead of treating them. sometimes the beardies will fight for food and bite limbs off.

[@gapnap]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse the reptiles sometimes are exported from the wild, often shipped in milk cartons. PETA (an organization that tries to stop animal abuse) did an investigation. in one of the videos the employees would open the milk cartons with knives. often times accidentally cutting reptiles/frogs. the supervisors do not care about the animals health at all. i genuinely dont understand how mack hasnt been put in cuffs. who knows how many animals have lost their lives to that evil man. if you want to look further into the stuff go to the PETA channel. VERY upsetting these reptiles continue to be abused by supervisors and employees. most of all to blame is mack. he’s the one paying those people.

[@gapnap]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse that is why people say not to buy from any distributors from reptiles by mack. as if you do indeed save a reptile from them, you support them furthermore having them buy more reptiles and frogs to abuse.

[@THERANDOMGAMER-dw8kx]

First here, please pin love your content i’m getting a crested gecko from an expo soon

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I actually need to pin my crested gecko supply list but I appreciate you and hope you get that crested gecko soon!

[@THERANDOMGAMER-dw8kx]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thanks

[@THERANDOMGAMER-dw8kx]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverseshould I make a bioactive setup

[@THERANDOMGAMER-dw8kx]

@@ChiefSweetsUniversehey it’s me again I was wanting to know should I get a crested gecko from an expo or a pet store?