Our Best Leopard Gecko Bioactive Setup and How We Set it Up | Josh's Frogs Plants

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Elle's Reptiles

Elle's Reptiles

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Good Morning, Reptilians! I'm BACK! What better way to come back than a tank build (as voted on, by you, on instagram). This week, we're doing a take 2 of a bioactive leopard gecko tank.
Things Used In The Tank (some of these are affiliate links - :
The Tank - amzn.to/31ssAn0
Background - go.magik.ly/ml/1bwew/
Hydroballs - www.joshsfrogs.com/mother-ear...
Substrate Barrier - www.joshsfrogs.com/substrate-...
Play Sand - go.magik.ly/ml/1boc4/
Top Soil - go.magik.ly/ml/1boc2/
Excavator Clay - www.joshsfrogs.com/zoo-med-ex...
Bio Shot - www.thebiodude.com/products/b...
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Mopani Wood - go.magik.ly/ml/1bwfd/
Spider Wood - go.magik.ly/ml/1bwff/
Humid Hide - amzn.to/3BPSn59
Grout Hides - we made them, but here's how we did it - • New Leopard Gecko Setu...
UVB hood - go.magik.ly/ml/1bwfh/
UVB light - go.magik.ly/ml/1bwfi/
Deep Heat Projector - www.joshsfrogs.com/arcadia-de...
Dimmer Dome - go.magik.ly/ml/1boca/
Plants - www.joshsfrogs.com/36x18-dese...
0:00 Intro
1:02 The Tank
2:40 Substrate
3:57 Hardscape
4:49 Plants
5:54 Heating/Lighting/Cleanup Crew
6:51 Leopard Gecko Footage
8:15 Outro
8:32 Sponsor: thedubiadude.com
9:12 Shoutouts
9:39 Bloopers
Don't forget to check out store.iheartgeckos.com/ for their awesome conversion kits. :)
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Thanks for watching! :)
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Decatur, AL 35602
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What I Use To Film (nothing exciting here, but for those that are curious):
Fujifilm XT3 w/ 16-55mm lens:
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Canon M50:
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Disclaimers:
Although I have a few reptiles, I am in no way a reptile expert. I just research a whole bunch and make videos. Please always do lots and lots of research before getting any pet! :)
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This just means that I receive a small percentage of your purchase, but don't worry, the prices are the same.
We're just spreading our love for animals. :)
Don't forget to subscribe! Elle uploads every single Sunday and Den uploads some Wednesdays. Come hang out with us and watch us talk about animal things... and watch our animals do animal stuff.
music: Payday - Jason Farnham
MydNyte - Noir Et Blanc Vie
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Пікірлер: 161
@loriw2661
@loriw2661 2 жыл бұрын
She’s got a gorgeous enclosure and it was so cute to see her little head poke out of that window in the big hide!!🦎❤️🦎
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
🥰🥰🥰
@brenleighbaggett9479
@brenleighbaggett9479 3 ай бұрын
Planning to go fully bioactive for my leopard gecko
@Avocetexotics
@Avocetexotics 2 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely interested in how the excavator clay turns out. I've always been scared to mix it into substrates, but I see alot of people doing it.
@patriciasbunch9884
@patriciasbunch9884 11 ай бұрын
When did you start adding soil to your gecko enclosure
@Avocetexotics
@Avocetexotics 11 ай бұрын
@@patriciasbunch9884 both of my leopard geckos were rescues and have eye deformities and other special needs, so they can't have a full blown bioactive, but I have been giving them both dig boxes for a few months and they both use them quite often. One of my leos even uses his dig box as a litter box. Lol
@whispersamungtrees
@whispersamungtrees 2 жыл бұрын
Ahh, so cute when she poked her little head out of the hide. Mine does that a lot and it's just so cute to me lmao
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
🥰 She's adorable, when she's not peeing on me 😅
@HarlemBlingReviews
@HarlemBlingReviews 2 жыл бұрын
I don't have a leopard gecko (I have a bearded dragon) but I like to watch videos like this for the future 😉
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
😊 future leopard gecko plans are the best
@LateNight1212
@LateNight1212 Жыл бұрын
Great set up
@karynb.5208
@karynb.5208 2 жыл бұрын
That is my favorite bio-active enclosure I have ever seen and I watch a lot of reptile You-Tubers! Awesome Job !
@AlexAlakhov
@AlexAlakhov 4 ай бұрын
I love your guys's channel on leopard geckos! I'm getting one too! And I feel more confident after I watched your videos!
@GeekyGeckoCreations
@GeekyGeckoCreations Жыл бұрын
Great setup thanks 🎉
@nicolealers7523
@nicolealers7523 2 жыл бұрын
Love the set up and your Top!! :)
@amysuewest3826
@amysuewest3826 2 жыл бұрын
Awe, she's a cutie. I am sure she will love her new home. ❤
@pennyrockysmomma4445
@pennyrockysmomma4445 6 ай бұрын
She’s so cute! Loving her exploring her new home!
@johnhuh6718
@johnhuh6718 Жыл бұрын
OMG! Thank you, thank you, thank you. Finally, a video I can watch and follow with the products listed for the viewers. I have been searching on FB groups among other sites/videos and I can never get a straight answer. Great tank set-up. Thank you so much for making this video.
@antoniomason4209
@antoniomason4209 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, i was thinking about getting a new enclosure for my leopard gecko and had no ideas but i saw your video and now i am inspired could not say thank you enough!!!!
@pokejuice1495
@pokejuice1495 4 ай бұрын
She loves it!
@Kay_Reptiles_
@Kay_Reptiles_ 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Give an update on how the substrate is going and how winter is doing with it. It so hard to find a good bio active mix for arid reptiles.
@nlellison99
@nlellison99 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! So many have bio active leopard gecko and crested geckos in one which makes no sense consider they need completely different things lol. I'm setting up my bio active leopard gecko rank rn and this is very helpful!
@lamaglama6231
@lamaglama6231 3 ай бұрын
Just recently learned about leopard geckos. They are so cute!
@dylanwhitson2607
@dylanwhitson2607 2 жыл бұрын
Greetings from My Cuban False Chameleon, Crested, and very recent rescue Leo here in South Carolina! Found you from Clint's channel. This is awesome, just had an adult leopard gecko kind of fall into my lap because someone was just ignoring it and he was rather neglected. I always want something naturalistic and the whole paper towel/tile thing just doesnt look right to me so this looks right up my alley! I think this will be my next project.
@Sonicrick66
@Sonicrick66 Жыл бұрын
Thanks good video. learned a lot.
@karliestidham8735
@karliestidham8735 2 жыл бұрын
Such a cool tank!!
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁
@YurikoKinai
@YurikoKinai 2 жыл бұрын
that is a wonderful set-up! Keep it up :)
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@caitlyncollege
@caitlyncollege 5 ай бұрын
i didn’t know i could use mealworm beatles for clean up crew!
@haileymatthew4016
@haileymatthew4016 2 жыл бұрын
Ooh yay, perfect timing for me! I was going to redo my rankins dragon Chomp's enclosure to bioactive but he started brumating, so my leopard gecko Chocolate Chip is next on my list!
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
We're in the same predicament 😅. Also Chocolate Chip is the cutest leopard gecko name. 🥰
@nlellison99
@nlellison99 Жыл бұрын
I think it's cool how similar this buo active set up is a beardies I have a hip berdie set up and the substrate mix is very similar
@FutureRefrence
@FutureRefrence 2 ай бұрын
Its funny to see people majing all these trpoical like vivariums for their leos and ive always thought it wierd because theyre from arid places. A desert like habitat is tge best and a lot easier to replicate than people think. Your videos are awesome!
@paytonbranscum2604
@paytonbranscum2604 2 ай бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmPQoJR7pMSDZpI while they do thrive in arid places, they absolutely do thrive in jungle/forest as found in Pakistan etc.
@Sage_SP
@Sage_SP 2 жыл бұрын
Love to see it Bioactive setups are some of my favorites i havent commented in awhile Elle ,cuz of school but great you still post a lot
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
That's ok! Thanks for watching 😁
@snekkk_slaybetchhss
@snekkk_slaybetchhss 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful tank
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🥰
@MrTazinjcksn44
@MrTazinjcksn44 2 жыл бұрын
Love those tunnels....excellent job
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's definitely my favorite hide that we've ever built 😊
@MrTazinjcksn44
@MrTazinjcksn44 2 жыл бұрын
@@ellesreptiles very talented.....I only have snake's.....but eventually want some African Fat tails
@EberhardtTheReindeer
@EberhardtTheReindeer 2 жыл бұрын
You guys are the best team!
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🥺🥰
@dacisky
@dacisky 9 ай бұрын
I have never seen such a beautiful tank. If you had a kiln and could join parts of fired clay enclosures together,that would be amazing.I don't have a leo,but I do have a garg and he does not bite.
@davidphillips2798
@davidphillips2798 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning Elle, hope you're Sunday is amazing!! The 2 of you should go into business building and designing tanks for folks, you'd be amazing doing that!!
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning! I hope your Sunday is amazing as well. That would be awesome! I just wouldn't know how to actually ship them out 😅
@davidphillips2798
@davidphillips2798 2 жыл бұрын
@@ellesreptiles that's a valid point lol. You would have to get shipping crates and such to ship them that's probably expensive lol.
@AllCanadianReptileGirl
@AllCanadianReptileGirl 2 жыл бұрын
‘She just pees on me a little…’ 😂😂😂 I can relate! That is an excellent set up! I love it and I’m sure she will too!
@kevinleboeuf5169
@kevinleboeuf5169 2 жыл бұрын
Winter is now living in Leopard Gecko heaven! Looks awesome 👏. Hope you Have a great week.
@ArcadiaReptile
@ArcadiaReptile 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for using a Genuine Arcadia lamp. Appreciated. The species of plant that you have are all 'high light' requirement species and would need a PAR of around 150-200 minimum to be able to grow properly. I look forwards to seeing this build develop over time.
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Aaaaaaaand this is why I'm not good at plants 😅 haha thank you so much! Your products are perfection. 🤌🏽
@panchoooooo3846
@panchoooooo3846 2 жыл бұрын
I have a bearded dragon but i am planing getting a leopard gecko so i am getting mg inspiration from you!
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Awww 🥰
@jhonserrano1171
@jhonserrano1171 2 жыл бұрын
So what’s the youngest you can put a leopard gecko into their bio active terrarium.
@BlackDouglas1000
@BlackDouglas1000 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. I am thinking of getting a Leopard Gecko next year and I want a bioactive set up since my toads like their forest floor so much. An arid environment presents several challenges but this seem to be a streamlined build. I am a little concerned about hides that I can't extract the animal from though. If I suspect a sick or injured animal I want to be able to get to them. Does your 'cliff dwelling' open or come apart in some easy way?
@shvonnemarie
@shvonnemarie 2 жыл бұрын
Is a bioactive enclosure a good idea for your first reptile? I’ve been wanting to purchase a leopard gecko or bearded dragon for years, I’ve been putting it off until I feel like I’m at the right moment in my life where I can give it all the attention and enrichment it needs- but when I do decide it’s time I’d love to do a bioactive set up! What’s your opinion, or do you feel like it might be too much / a bad idea for a newbie reptile owner? Thank you so much and thank you for your videos, they’re always so informative and you’re the sweetest ❤️
@lemonlizard1
@lemonlizard1 Жыл бұрын
It's probably late, but I think it's a great idea! As long as you're willing to put in extra money and work at the beginning, the rest is pretty easy. Bioactive tanks are supposed to take care of themselves, that's why you add springtails and isopods
@serenachermacktheleopardge9894
@serenachermacktheleopardge9894 2 жыл бұрын
A couple questions 1. Where did u get ur shirt?! I love it 2. How do u keep the succulents alive… all the ones I put in my leopard geckos tank dies. Except one… any tips I would appreciate 3. Also what thermostat do You use with the DHP?
@damayia28
@damayia28 2 жыл бұрын
i was wondering when are you going to do your bearded dragons tank? i have one and i’m really interested in learning from you how to do one!
@derekbowen9555
@derekbowen9555 4 күн бұрын
I’m a bit confused. Converting my daughter’s Leo vivarium to bio active. For lighting….currently running a shade dweller UVB and an Arcadia DHP. What do I need to do for bio active setup? I’ve seen posts to add a jungle dweller….don’t run all 3?
@mattwerderman9755
@mattwerderman9755 Жыл бұрын
I know you mentioned that the DIY substrate was 40/40/20 but just out of curiosity do you have the measurements of how much of each you actually use or was it like an eye ball kinda thing.
@BrendaKhodr
@BrendaKhodr Жыл бұрын
Loved the video! Also, can you please tell me where did you get that sweater? lol i need it!
@brooke3368
@brooke3368 Жыл бұрын
Is there anything you would change or add to this setup? We are beginners and want to use your buy list and video as a guide before we bring a leopard gecko home. Can they go right into this environment after set up or does it need to sit for a period of time?
@hannahblair7911
@hannahblair7911 2 жыл бұрын
I NEED THAT SHIRT
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
🥰 thank you! I designed this one. We don't sell these specific sweatshirts (because I couldn't find a company that made them that were comfortable enough/the print lasted long enough) but we do sell them as short and long sleeve shirts in our Etsy shop (EllesReptiles.etsy.com)
@addison6613
@addison6613 2 жыл бұрын
Do you know how much of the tank should be covered by the uvb light? I have a 36 in. long.
@sweetfire
@sweetfire 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Elle! Love the set up! I'm inspired to try a bioactive set up too. Maybe I missed it, but do you need a wet hide for your leopard gecko?
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. And yep! The wet hide is the hide all the way to the left. 😊
@andreaholmes6362
@andreaholmes6362 Жыл бұрын
Hey! ! This vid wa really helpful... and ik u made that big hide, but do u know anywhere where you can get hides that look like that? Bc I've been looking but I cant find any that look like that.
@daveh6401
@daveh6401 2 жыл бұрын
Great bio setup Elle was it that expensive going with name brand materials? Bio active setups just intimidate me seem like a lot of steps and I’m not that imaginative you and Den make great living environments for your pets.
@rds.producer
@rds.producer 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Elle I’m new to your channel my little brother is 5 and he loves leapard geckos so I was wondering what’s a good size tank for like a small leapard gecko and where do you get you heat pad and prob from and I love your videos
@briannascheetz2341
@briannascheetz2341 2 ай бұрын
Do you have to change out or clean the drainage layer?
@justinmanse2849
@justinmanse2849 2 жыл бұрын
Never heard of mealworms for cleanup crew how’s that work out
@Atomicqueen9
@Atomicqueen9 2 жыл бұрын
Could you use arid springtiles in this enclosure? Looks amazing btw!! I'm planning on getting a leopard gecko in a few weeks just slowly buying what I need.
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely! I'm not sure where to find any though.🤔
@anotherblonderider
@anotherblonderider Жыл бұрын
Love the tank! What morph is she? I have a male that looks exactly like her but the previous owners said he was an albino but I wanted to check.
@Truecries127
@Truecries127 7 ай бұрын
Where did you find that multiple sand mountain hide at
@justnikki1690
@justnikki1690 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like the tank I have called OIIBO but mine is a 50 gallon and I also have those same tank backgrounds
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Yep! That's the one. 😊 It is actually 50 gallons - 40g breeders actually hold 50 gallons if you calculate the volume. I've never understood why they're called "40g breeders" 😅
@Hobbybreakz
@Hobbybreakz Жыл бұрын
Where did you get the big tunnel hide from?
@nathanmezick2698
@nathanmezick2698 10 ай бұрын
This is awesome, I would like to know, is the bio dude terra sahara a good soil to use instead of making my own?
@nightinggale6470
@nightinggale6470 9 ай бұрын
Yep! Making your own mix would be cheaper, though.
@mauldin128
@mauldin128 Жыл бұрын
Does the clean up crew ever wander out of the tank.
@saborblaze762
@saborblaze762 6 ай бұрын
Quick question can you place real leaves in your leopard geckos tank
@IanOhNo
@IanOhNo 8 ай бұрын
This is so weird man... In 9th grade I had a lightskin girlfriend who looked alot like you, just younger. Her name was also "Ella", freakishly similar to Elle. She ALSO kept classic leopard geckos... Feels like someone up above decided to make 2 twins, ~10 years apart, a couple 1000km/mi away... Crazy. Just wild. Anyway, GREAT VID! 😭
@Chanse_itt
@Chanse_itt Жыл бұрын
Hi! Very helpful as im trying yo set up a 20g long for our leo.. about how much of each substrate did you combine? Also did you do the sanitizing process with top soil?
@nightinggale6470
@nightinggale6470 9 ай бұрын
Keep in mind that a 20 gallon long is only the bare minimum, 40 gallons (36x18x18”) or bigger is strongly recommended. When using just soil and sand, a ratio of 60-70% soil to 30-40% playsand is good. Adding clay to the mix would be beneficial. You can experiment a bit with the proportions to see what works best, the should ideally hold burrows. And you can sterilize the soil if you want to just in case, although I honestly don’t think it’s 100% necessary.
@Avocetexotics
@Avocetexotics 2 жыл бұрын
If my beardy has started spending all of his time under his cool hide, should I stop feeding him? He has never brumated since I've had him, so I'm not really sure what I'm supposed to do.
@danielastrother5126
@danielastrother5126 Жыл бұрын
how is the maintance on this bioactive tank?
@saborblaze762
@saborblaze762 6 ай бұрын
Also what is the best substrate for your leopard geckos tank
@daisyriesberg
@daisyriesberg Ай бұрын
How do you keep the plants alive ?
@patriciasbunch9884
@patriciasbunch9884 11 ай бұрын
When is it a good time to add reptile soil into a tank ? Also, what is a recommended tank size that's not harmful to your geckos? I have one in a 20 gallon and a smaller one in a 10 gallon.
@nightinggale6470
@nightinggale6470 9 ай бұрын
New reptiles should be quarantined on paper towel (ideally for three months) to monitor their health. After, as long as you’re confident that the gecko is healthy and your husbandry is correct, you can switch to a soil mix. Adults need a 20 gallon long bare minimum, and 40 gallons (36x18x18”) or bigger is strongly recommended.
@Kirabeth5
@Kirabeth5 8 ай бұрын
did you sterilize the substrate before using it?
@Reijiiee
@Reijiiee 2 жыл бұрын
algorithm food ❤❤❤
@Julian-zt2um
@Julian-zt2um 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, loved all the info you gave on the video. I’ve been wondering why is that some people make bio active tanks with the drainage layer and some just add the soil directly to the tank, is there a difference? Preference? Is it related to where each person lives? I couldn’t find anyone addressing this
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
For a high humidity tank, you basically always need one to make sure the water doesn't just sit on the plant roots, and that the soil doesn't stay muddy. For a dry tank, you probably don't need one. I just put one in in this tank just in case, because that leopard gecko loves to splash around in her water dish. 😅 So I just wanted to make sure the water had somewhere to drain to.
@Julian-zt2um
@Julian-zt2um 2 жыл бұрын
@@ellesreptiles oh okay, so I live in Florida US so I most probably need a drainage layer because of the humidity here
@stevekirby5789
@stevekirby5789 10 ай бұрын
For the do it yourself loose substate, can you tell me how to do the mixure using cups..Thank you
@nightinggale6470
@nightinggale6470 9 ай бұрын
As an example: if you were doing a mix that’s 60% soil and 40% sand, you would add three cups of soil for every two cups of sand.
@ericreyes3383
@ericreyes3383 2 жыл бұрын
Do you plan on adding a giant mossy leaf tailed gecko to the reptile family
@venomanonymous916
@venomanonymous916 Жыл бұрын
Can you make an update on this bill?
@herpetologytime
@herpetologytime Жыл бұрын
Do you know what type of morph she is because I have a rescue gecko just like her and I can’t find the morph he is.
@carolinewiseman7412
@carolinewiseman7412 3 ай бұрын
What brand is the enclosure???
@loispadgett6306
@loispadgett6306 2 жыл бұрын
I will check in to that tank want to up grade my leopard gecko. One of my beardies decided to bermate, and am working on new enclosure for him. Haha That will give me time to finish the build before he goes in. Your tank turned out so cute and she looks very happy in it. Great team work you guys. GOD BLESS 🦎💖🦎💖🦎💖 P.s. What brand of tank did you get?
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! It's called OIIBO. It seems pretty solid, and would have been very easy to assemble if I hadn't built it into the shelving system 😅
@loispadgett6306
@loispadgett6306 2 жыл бұрын
@@ellesreptiles Thanks for the info will look it up. Have a great day.
@trying_topaintminis4260
@trying_topaintminis4260 Жыл бұрын
How's it getting in now?
@etdpratt
@etdpratt Жыл бұрын
The adobe multi level hideout where can you buy that? That looks unreal.
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles Жыл бұрын
Thank you! We made it in this video: New Leopard Gecko Setup // DIY Hide kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HIdHljibV_ms0
@heathersanchez2043
@heathersanchez2043 9 ай бұрын
How often do you have to clean with sand? Like do you have to change all the sand and stuff??
@nightinggale6470
@nightinggale6470 7 ай бұрын
Pure sand is not a suitable substrate for leopard geckos, a soil/sand or soil/sand/clay mix is best. If you keep up with spot cleaning you can go several months between substrate changes. If you go bioactive only minimal cleaning is necessary.
@andrewcabrera1554
@andrewcabrera1554 11 ай бұрын
Do you dry out the soil before you put it in? Or just put it straight in?
@nightinggale6470
@nightinggale6470 9 ай бұрын
You can check the humidity of the soil before putting it in with a digital hygrometer. The ideal humidity range for leopard geckos is 35-65%. Temporary spikes above that are fine. The substrate shouldn’t be too wet, but it doesn’t need to be bone dry either. Some moisture is fine.
@emilymaersk-moller9594
@emilymaersk-moller9594 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the large hides? Did you build it if so how?
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, we built them. 😊 Here's the How-To video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HIdHljibV_ms0
@samanthagraf5253
@samanthagraf5253 2 жыл бұрын
What morph is she? She reminds me of my Leo.
@DaisyCloudz
@DaisyCloudz 7 ай бұрын
How do you set up a enclosure for a baby Leo gecko?
@nightinggale6470
@nightinggale6470 7 ай бұрын
Be sure to do extensive research from reputable sources before getting any animal. You need an enclosure (adults need a 40 gallon or larger, you can start with that or start with a 20 gallon and upgrade later). New reptiles should be quarantined on paper towel (ideally for three months) to monitor their health. After, a soil/sand or soil/sand/clay mix (or half textured tile, half soil mix) is ideal. You need three hides minimum: warm, cool, and humid. You need a heat lamp (such as a halogen bulb) connected to a dimmer or dimming thermostat, and a tube UVB bulb (such as the Arcadia shadedweller) is very beneficial as well. You need a digital thermometer/hygrometer. Also a water dish, climbing enrichment, plant cover, etc.
@petersmyl4068
@petersmyl4068 2 ай бұрын
What’s the back right with the 3 hides called?
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 ай бұрын
We made that hide in this video: New Leopard Gecko Setup // DIY Hide kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HIdHljibV_ms0
@chico_gamer92
@chico_gamer92 Жыл бұрын
What was the ratio you used for the substrate?
@nightinggale6470
@nightinggale6470 Жыл бұрын
60-70% soil to 30-40% sand is good.
@Cashouttoday
@Cashouttoday Жыл бұрын
How much was it all
@serephimzeph
@serephimzeph Жыл бұрын
My Leo is a skiddish lil guy but he’s never peed on me thankfully
@nightstepstation7189
@nightstepstation7189 Жыл бұрын
Since I live in Texas. Walmarts and HEB and even Lowe’s sell succulents and Cacti etc
@nightstepstation7189
@nightstepstation7189 Жыл бұрын
I have 2 bioactives for my leopards. I use gigantic plastic bins from dollar general though, just easier to clean since they’re not as heavy and can be cleaned outside etc. also dunno why your leopard is so skittish but both of mine love to be Held, even close their eyes and will put their heads up against my finger when I pet them
@cartermcmahon4202
@cartermcmahon4202 2 жыл бұрын
Where do I get the big hide in the back?
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
My husband and I actually made that one from styrofoam, grout, and non toxic paint.
@alyzehuertas9753
@alyzehuertas9753 2 жыл бұрын
what kind of sand did you use?
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Just normal kids' play sand 😊 (everything is also linked in the description)
@Momma7100
@Momma7100 2 жыл бұрын
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@GalaxyofArt
@GalaxyofArt Жыл бұрын
Any update on the clay? I wanna use this mixture because it looks just like their natural habitat but I also don't want my geckos to get impacted.
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles Жыл бұрын
The substrate has been amazing. I'll definitely be using this mixture again when I redo both of my leopard geckos' tanks. No bathroom problems, and she seems to enjoy digging in it 😊
@GalaxyofArt
@GalaxyofArt Жыл бұрын
@@ellesreptiles Thanks for the fast reply! Will be trying it out for my tank, quite excited since I couldn't find much bioactive tanks that had a substrate mixture that looked like the natural habitat :) Thank you so much!
@mattwerderman9755
@mattwerderman9755 Жыл бұрын
Hello I have a couple question about the substrate. 1. Do you have to have the bio shot when setting up the tank. 2. I know you stated a 40/40/20 mix ratio about how many cups of each item do you use for a 40 gallon tank thank you.
@amykhi
@amykhi 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! is it ok to not handle my gecko a lot? or hardly ever? He doesnt seem to like it
@nightinggale6470
@nightinggale6470 2 жыл бұрын
Yep!
@dotesnstuff6332
@dotesnstuff6332 7 ай бұрын
Where i live we don't need uvb as all the gecko experts i get from told me they don't need it
@its_not_me999
@its_not_me999 2 жыл бұрын
A link for the plants at Josh's??
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Of course I forgot that one 🙃🤦🏽‍♀️ Sorry about that! This is the kit I bought: www.joshsfrogs.com/36x18-desert-pant-kit.html (I also added it in the description, so thanks for letting me know! 😊)
@its_not_me999
@its_not_me999 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I will be upgrading my Leo to a larger tank soon and plan on going bio-active. The plants are my biggest worry.
@Skylamander522
@Skylamander522 Жыл бұрын
I trying buying some springtails and isopods without doing enough research on their humidity requirements I put them in my leo tank and they all died 😢
@nightinggale6470
@nightinggale6470 Жыл бұрын
A range of 35-65% humidity is ideal for leopard geckos, as measured by a digital hygrometer. If you decide to try using a cleanup crew again, make sure you provide a humid retreat for them. There are also some species of isopods that tolerate lower humidity than others. You can also use darkling beetles, which do well with lower humidity :)
@zanegreay7157
@zanegreay7157 Жыл бұрын
Update?
@baker4132
@baker4132 2 жыл бұрын
I just finished my Leo’s bioactive a week ago and I’m wondering why you’re using a drainage layer?
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
You don't have to use one! 😊 I mentioned in the video that I only used one because my leopard gecko likes to play in her water dish. So that way all the water she spills out nightly has somewhere to go. I also just wanted to be extra safe about the succulents roots not staying wet (I've had zero luck with succulents in tanks in the past, but I'm pretty good at keeping them alive not in tanks, so just thought I'd try 🤷🏽‍♀️) So hopefully it works out 😅
@mrfrog7274
@mrfrog7274 Жыл бұрын
What is her morph?
@ellesreptiles
@ellesreptiles Жыл бұрын
Albino mack snow 😊 Not sure what specific type of albino, maybe tremper.
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