Naturalistic Bioactive Leopard Gecko Enclosure Setup!

[@aquadraco20]

I love the trend of youtubers keeping leos and other reptiles in naturalistic and bioactive set ups! Let's leave paper towels and tile for quarantine.

[@catsplat1272]

This looks great, exactly the kind of inspiration I need for my own setup. Your gecko looks so happy in there!

[@tylerrugge]

Thank you!!!

[@aquadraco20]

"Leopard geckos will use the height" yes! Yes! Verticality! So good!

[@MaddieSmith]

Definitely my fav enclosure of yours 👏

[@aquadraco20]

And you're using UVB! Awesome! Fantastic! Excellent!

[@GeekyGeckoCreations]

Cute gecko great setup!

[@ArcadiaReptile]

Hey, thanks for the mention

[@pirate3829]

This looks so cool! Can't wait to do something like this for my ball python

[@adventureswithdan84]

Wow, that's a nice looking setup.

[@tylerrugge]

Thanks 🥲

[@EmmysPets]

Goob is very precious. Loved the naturalistic look!! Super cool

[@dog-yt6ro]

Thank you for this amazing video it’s helped out a lot, the only thing I’m a little lost about is the soil for the substrate mix, I have the play sand and eco earth, but what soil is suggested, Scott’s premium soil, or reptisoil etc there’s a lot and I don’t know which one to choose from. I love your content man it’s all so amazing and your ecosystems are all so natural and beautiful!

[@itsLizJaramillo]

This is awesome. I used terrasahara for the only bioactive I've built and it is a really nice substrate. I live in the desert and it holds just enough humidity way better than any mix I've made. I really like this build! Is that rosemary? And I do the same thing for a humid hide area it works great

[@oofyeah5508]

How many quarts would you buy for a 40 gallon

[@itsLizJaramillo]

@@oofyeah5508 pretty sure I bought 2 bags which I think is 16 quarts and it was pretty deep like 4in+

[@sophiasspot9446]

This looks amazing! would love a whole reptile room tour! :D

[@nachiketasharma4588]

Dude this is dope enclosure coulld you tell similar type of enclosure for Indian climate

[@NoahEmery77]

Looking to do this with my leopard gecko

[@curtismellen6952]

I really loved your video. Yours is the type of enclosure that I want to build. I hear a lot of talk about impaction and conditions, such as these which adds to my confusion about the substrate. I think I have come to the conclusion that there is a lot of trial and error in keeping these kind of animals. I just don’t want the animal to suffer because of my ignorance. I appreciate the information found in your video. I hope to see more.

[@sherlyjones7636]

That looks amazing! Can you please make a daily routine video ? Thank you😊

[@bendyrockstar7012]

Awesome video Tyler love you 😍😍♥️♥️👍🏻👍🏻

[@tylerrugge]

Thank you!!!

[@bendyrockstar7012]

@@tylerrugge your welcome Tyler ♥️♥️😊😊

[@Pluto_catt]

Omg ur hair is so cute!

[@banditkingofthebuns1882]

Eeyore!!! Also Binx is a very cute name for him too

[@FurrReal56]

Dumb question, but I have heard not to use sand for a leopard gecko because of Impaction. Does using the play sand mixed with coconut fiber not cause that? Thank you. Edit: Also how often do you change out loose substrate?

[@tacosnek899]

My geckos live with sand (getting them a Bioactive in about 2 weeks), and they are fine. Other parts of your question I have no idea

[@nightinggale6470]

Impaction is caused by improper husbandry, not loose substrate. As long as their husbandry is correct (temps/heating, hydration, etc.) a healthy animal will be able to pass loose sub no problem. They live on loose terrain in the wild, they’ve evolved to be able to handle it. That being said, pure sand isn’t the best option for leopard geckos for other reasons. A soil/playsand or soil/sand/clay mix is ideal. As for how often you need to change the substrate: if you keep up with spot cleaning you can go several months without fully changing the substrate. If you go bioactive the cleanup crew will do most of the cleaning for you.

[@sophiasspot9446]

how big is your leopard gecko tank?

[@Er3ctilereptile]

Question! My sister and I have an apartment that unfortunately has attracted Pharaoh ants. I had to swap all of my reptiles to mats, and cant do anything that the ants can camp in. Do you know anything about ant proofing enclosures? Im talking tiny ants btw. I havent seen any videos tackling the subject, but its a common apartment issue.

[@nightinggale6470]

I don’t know how to make an enclosure ant proof, but there must be someway to get rid of the ants, like with a trap with poison. Mats aren’t a good substrate, loose substrate is best for digging enrichment.

[@Er3ctilereptile]

@@nightinggale6470 I know. However, it attracts ants. I already spoke to Maddie about it, my reptiles are fine. Looking for an experienced keeper to talk about ants and other invasive insects.

[@nightinggale6470]

@@Er3ctilereptile what I’m saying is you should find a way to get rid of the ants so you can use loose substrate again.

[@Er3ctilereptile]

@@nightinggale6470 ... yes that’s the point of my comment. There’s no known solution. I’m asking reptile keepers.

[@nightinggale6470]

@@Er3ctilereptile if you look up “how to get rid of pharaoh ants” there are multiple solutions.

[@atropellapugs917]

Bro i got a leopard gecko and looks exactly like the one you show in the start of the video (yes i just started watching this vid)

[@coldbloodedwise]

Nice dude!!!❤

[@Adam-TheLiftedKing]

Joshes frog biobedding is also a good bioactive substrate (that I personally think has a nicer look and texture)

[@carrienicholasxo415]

What did you use for heat? I've always used heat mats for my leopard geckos and that's why i haven't gone biactive

[@tylerrugge]

I used a deep heat projector!

[@nightinggale6470]

Heat mats aren’t a good heat source, overhead heating is much better for them. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option, Arcadia’s deep heat projector is the second best option. They produce infrared A and B like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats. Whereas heat mats only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin.

[@carrienicholasxo415]

@@nightinggale6470 I've heard that heat mats are good for leopard geckos because they digest with belly heat. There's so much debate. I have heat mats for my 3 leopard geckos and use thermostats on all 3.

[@nightinggale6470]

@@carrienicholasxo415 that’s outdated information. The need for “belly heat” is a myth, they just need heat in general. Besides, lamps provide belly heat by warming the surface underneath them, especially things like slate. As I mentioned, infrared A and B are far more natural and beneficial for them than infrared C. Lamps will also increase the ambient/air temperature, which heat mats cannot do. People who switch from mats to lamps notice clear benefits and positive changes in behaviour. More natural behaviours like basking, an increased appetite, increased activity, etc. It’s worth making the switch. It increases their quality of life.

[@carrienicholasxo415]

@@nightinggale6470 one of my geckos is albino so can't get lighted heat. I use a heat emitter and a uvb for my blue tongue skink. Would a heat emitter be okay for him

[@__________137]

Are this clovers in there if so are they safe for leopard geckos?

[@aquadraco20]

A HUGE WARNING about superworm beetles as a clean up crew. They will eat styrofoam. They will eat the roots of your plants.

[@Kluleess]

I have a young LG and am wondering how to take care of him when the electricity goes out. Any advice? Also, how big is Blub's cage? YOU ARE AMAZING WITH ANIMALS BTW! TY

[@critterc0rner]

Buy a bunch of hand warmers.

[@roxannaonuwa187]

How do you clean a bioactive? How often?

[@nightinggale6470]

The cleanup crew does most of the cleaning for you. You may need to remove urates, though.

[@stilesthehuntindog2767]

@@nightinggale6470 urates?

[@katzeyCreations]

Hey! I watched your bearded dragon video and I have some questions. My bearded dragon is having some issues, she has a bump on her chin. She also has tail rot (her tail is hard at the tip and half way up) please I need some help!!!

[@nightinggale6470]

Take her to an exotic vet ASAP.

[@carschmn]

Do you get that dressed up for every day life or is it just for videos? Hair looks awesome btw!

[@ericsedillo7475]

Are you using a heat pad?

[@nightinggale6470]

I’m not sure if he is, but they’re unnecessary. All you need is a properly setup heat lamp.

[@stilesthehuntindog2767]

@@nightinggale6470 I’ve heard the same but swapped.

[@nightinggale6470]

@@stilesthehuntindog2767 then you’ve been misinformed, heat lamps are far more natural and beneficial than heat mats. They produce infrared A and B like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively. Whereas heat mats only produce infrared C, which only heats the surface of their skin and isn’t produced by the sun.

[@abominationenvy5422]

I would love to buy an Aquadecor background but I live in the US :( Is there a way?

[@tylerrugge]

Yes you can still buy them! They ship to the US

[@abominationenvy5422]

@@tylerrugge thanks for the reply :) can you pay with USD?

[@mariahpowers40]

What are the dimensions for this enclosure?

[@seh13]

Do you know where I can get the isopods?

[@stilesthehuntindog2767]

If you’re still having an issue finding them Amazon has them(I’ve bought some a few times and they are thriving!) I’d recommend pocket pets as they have pretty good packaging and multiple species

[@MrPeter924]

Awesome great pets animals reptiles

[@tylerrugge]

Thank

[@Skull_CB_TV]

@@tylerrugge lol "thank" 😂😜

[@carolynd1679]

I order my substrate from Josh's Frogs

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚💚

[@macimay3041]

🦎

[@Kaleb_lifts]

noice i did something similar recently

[@manaphyyy]

not first Edit: apparently i am first??

[@tylerrugge]

Oh

[@alejandrorodriguez8999]

False,False ,False

[@sensei1584]

SA-HAR-A

[@earlbryanmercado6544]

Mo

[@waterboatmanfan]

this is way too small :(

[@TAYLOR8mm]

Why do I feel like pettube is dying? 🙁

[@cocolocoonyt3483]

I’ll pay u 300 to help me build a setup im struggling

[@sara-gk7jo]

please do snails need uvb ?

[@sweetluvgurl]

No, they don’t. They’re pretty easy from what I’ve researched.