80 Gallon Bioactive Arid Tank Build For Leopard Geckos!
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Here's how I put together my first 80 gallon, bioactive, arid, Leopard Gecko tank! All helpful links are below ▼▼▼
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This is the kind of thing I want to do someday for my gecko Eliza. Shes 14yo and loves her 40 gallon but I want to give her a wonderful palace to live in during her elder years. Hoping shes got at least another 6years with us ❤❤❤
Awww sweet :) I feel the same with Gizmo too 💕
@Olivia Kraus keep an eye on your local Craigslist! Lots of ppl get rid of their old tanks on there for cheap
Is she still going? (Seeming this comment was 2 yrs ago)
Where did you get the fake rocks?
Its a kit and the links are in the description.
Does anyone know how long deep heat projectors last?
Quite awhile. A few years
Quick question: is it possible to get crickets delivered to your door weekly? If so what website allows this?
Rainbowmealworms.com or dubiaroaches.com
Fiona Shepley is this website trustworthy? Are the crickets good?
HistoryNerd yes, they’re good. Otherwise I wouldn’t be linking them lol
Literally anyone else who keeps reptiles: *You should have around a 20 gallon for your leopard gecko*
Leopard Gecko: *sorry, we don't do that here*
Ink Mantis For an adult? Absolutely not. 20 gallon MINIMUM.
@@dustmondo no for a baby I would do 10+ gallons and a adult the bare minimum is 20 but I'd recommend 40
Ink Mantis If it’s a baby, yes, but if it’s an adult gecko, no. 20 gallon is minimum for adults, and I recommend something bigger than that.
@@dustmondo you can keep ur leopard gecko in a 10 gallon for a very short amount of time. Maybe as a quarantine tank do like about a month but get a 20 gallon or bigger as soon as possible
@@dustmondo if you can go bigger than 10,then yes I would say 15 gallon but still, it's best to get a 20 gallon
The weed stopper does allow water to get through, It's like a dry microfiber cloth it needs to be wet for a little bit. 😊
🙈🙈 oh god, see that's what I thought, but then I didn't want to set it all up only to find it didn't work. But it's probably best I changed it since I doubt it will stay damp lol But thanks anyway, now I know for the future :)
Yeah I'm not sure I'd use it in an arid tank myself. I use it in my mourning gecko tank and it drains fine, but not "freely" (the water sort of percolates down where the barrier is resting on the LECA drainage layer vs. hydro fleece where it just runs right on through wherever you pour it).
I did the same exact thing. I bought a weed mesh and got worried and used something esle
If you do get isopods maybe try giant canyon isopods porcellio dilatatus, can handle more arid setups plus are burrowing isopods so they will often be under the substrate out of sight of Diego.
Thank you, i'll definitely look into it :)
The best way I've found to water plants in a vivarium is by SYRINGE! You can direct it right to the roots because sometimes misting just isn't enough
I tried that once before but it just sort of flowed over the top of the soil, maybe I should stick the syringe in the dirt a bit first?
@@leopardgeckotalk yes I stick the syringe close to the root ball! Also if you mist first then use the syringe that will help reduce the initial hydrophobic quality of the substrate 😊
Your leopard gecko has a bigger tank than my sister’s bearded dragon! 😳
That’s sad, Bearded Dragons require large enclosures.
Freedom Anderson Yes, my sister keeps him in a 75 gallon a believe. At least it’s better than those who keep them in 20.
Oh right lol
Kenzie G That’s perfect!
@@kenzieg1260 actually 75 is the recommended minimum do that's not horrible
Your gecko must love it! My gecko is in a 20 gallon long
Thanks :) Ah nice, better than a 10 gal :) lol
@@leopardgeckotalk Hahaha
Mine is too! He loves it!
A good clean up crew for arid enclosures are, dermestid beetles, darkling beetles, porcellionides pruinosus, arid springtails, red runner roaches, probably some millipede species, and there are other isopods good for arid setups.
Thank you :)
No problem, I'm happy to help.
this is absolutely my dream tank, if i had the money and ability to make this oh goodness. Right now my girl is just in a lil tank, ive made it as nice as possible but its hard to get stuff currently :'(
Very nice ! I like that Diego has so much to explore now. He must be or will be happy with it. How's the carex comans working out in your tank? I'm curious to see that grow in this enclosure.
Thank you :) After the first day or two I started to notice some strands were curling, so I made sure I kept on top of watering just at the base of the plant, they seem to be doing a bit better now, but we shall see :)
Is it possible to know what lighting exactly is needed to keep the plants alive too? I'm building a bioactive viv and have heating but was wondering if there was one light that would do UV and help the plants grow?
Blending my stone background in now. Then add side ledges next. Then blend them. Your videos are a great help!
Love the set up. How do you spell the grasses name? I need that for height.
Ah I'm glad, thank you :D Carex Comans :)
So happy I'm not the only one with a big tank for my leo, he has a 65gal tank and uses all of the space hes given
I just got my 64 gallon REPTIZOO Reptile Glass Terrarium, Sliding Doors. I think the size is perfect!
Hi i am Alex i loved this video i am turning 12 in a few weeks and i am going to use this arid tank build for my leopard gecko Leo because i would like to buy an 80 gallon tank for him i have checked out reptile enclosures custom and the price is good for such a large range seeing how the mold might build up i will most likely buy a cleaning crew for the tank it seems like it is worth the money
Four pounds per kilogram
Me (an American): wait, that doesn't make any sense...
7:25 if you had poured the water from directly above, down the crown of the plant, it would have got to the plant and roots better.
you know i kind of went overboard lol... i thought a 40 gallon would be little for my 10 yrd gecko so i ended up buying a 90 gallon.
You said that your tank was 80 gallons!? My tank is about 90ltrs! Is that ok?
I love how the tank turned out
Thank you :)
When i get enough room i plan to keep both my geckos in their own 75 gallon
I will definetly do this for my gecko Darkstalker later on in his life since he is only 1. This video is so helpful and amazing I absolutely love watching you!!!!! Best RUclipsr Ever!!!
Aw thank you so much :)
@@leopardgeckotalk Thank you so much for replying you make my day! :)
If I'm going to buy a used terrarium, what is the best way to disinfect it? I don't know if you've ever done this but I thought I'd ask.
Turd Ferguson I just got a used tank for My gecko, I first cleaned it with vinegar, then I used the Zilla terrarium cleaner, and then I used water. I did this like two or three times, you might also want to use rubbing alcohol if it’s really dirty.
@@vanengelhardt7586 OK thank you, I'll do this when buying a bigger tank.
Yeah reptile disinfectant tends to work well. The best on the market is F10 disinfectant, its veterinary standard but a little more pricey.
what bulb are you using for the plants? I just set up a bioactive with a bunch of live plants for my leo. i wanna make sure i have enough light for the plants but not too much for my leo at the same time
I think it’s a jungle dawn led bar
Ive never owned a reptile before. I'm planning on getting a leopard gecko in a few months after I've got all the supplies and everything set up. I'd love to make a bioactive tank but I dont even know where to start 😂
We have a complete bioactive kit too :-) - (links in the description at the top).
Hi,i wanted to ask you what can i do?? My leo isnt eating.sometime he is looking after my Finger like it is a cricket.and im worried,when i Feed him he is eating just 3-4 crickets.and he looks skinny.i dont know what to do.please help.so im getting Dubia roaches soon So i wanted to ask you how many dubias should you give an adult leopard gecko Per feeding.
Please someone just answer im very stressed out
Feed like between 6 and 10. Also sometimes leopard geckos just stop eat certain foods that they have eaten for a long time
Van Engelhardt thank you so much!!
7:37 where did you get the mug?
Heaven or fur baby prints
No it was from Etsy :)
@@leopardgeckotalk oh looked like fur baby prints sorry
Could you tell me what the grass was you used please? I picked up carrots grass but I didn't get anything similar with a Google search.
Yaaasss
This is awesome! I hope Diego enjoys his new kingdom. I can’t wait to see his little face exploring his new digs. ☺️
Thank you :D
Awesome!!! I like how the grass looks. Congratulations Diego, all the girls must be sooo jealous. 😄
Thank you :D
what is the full name of the grass plant i really like it, and i cant find anything called carrot grass online.
Hey i am new on leopard gecko, and i saw your channel and its very helpful. I want to ask is it ok if i change my substrate using cocopeat for bioactive enclosure ? Thanks
Love your videos😍 they really help me about geckos keep up this amazing work
aww thank you :)
You did an amazing job Rebecca! It's beautiful and I can't wait to see Diego's next video. I think he must have the poshest tank in the UK now. 👍
Haha thank you :D
The tank looks amazing! Love the arrangement. Diego is a lucky boy :D
aw thank you :D
Absolutely stunning love it so much looks amazing given me ideas when men hubby build my vivariums in summer
Thank you :D:D
Love this build! What type of grass was used? Is there another name for it in the states?
i got my first leopard gecko yesterday!! her name is chicken and i love her so so much
Would you not want to add earth worms to your bioactive terrarium?
I have been waiting for this!
Same lol
This is SO incredible, you really have an eye for it!
aw thank you :D
5:42 you should’ve used the sledgehammer! 😂
haha don't tempt me lol
I wish my gecko had a terrarium like that
I feel so fortunate! I've had leos now for 13 years, and it's the first time I've been able to get such a lovely tank like this :)
Hi! I'm gonna be changing my geckos tank to Bioactive shortly. What plants should I use? And what's a recommended cleanup crew?
Succulents and air plants are good. For the cleanup crew you can use isopods (powder blue/orange, porcellio scaber, and armadillidium sp. are a few good species), springtails, and darkling beetles.
Drainage layer seems odd in an arid tank.
It's weird because I've asked many people about this, and most people who have experience with arid tanks, including the author of the Arcadia book on bioactivity/wild recreation, all suggested using a drainage layer, and it makes sense, like even if I used succulents, if you want succulent videos they all recommend drainage layers :) So I would prefer to get it set up correctly :')
@@leopardgeckotalk Makes sense.
a very nice build. Well done
My gecko has stuck shed on his head what should I do?
Leopard Gecko made a video on that like three days ago.
How long? If it's only been for a day just leave it, it still eventually come out
Leo life 9 7 5 I know but it’s been 3 days and it still has not come off
Where did u get the background from?
You need to post how to make that background
Hi I love you channel and recently got a leopard gecko! :)
Thank you! Ah awesome!
who else REALLY wants this leopard gecko setup for their geckos? So baisically, i really like this setup and i was wondering how you get the rock backgrounds and where you get all the rocks and slate from because I really want my gecko to have the same as that bc it looks sooo niceee! well done
The links are in the description (above) :-)
What's the best clean up crew for leopard geckos ?
I'm going to start with springtails, but it seems like a lot of people have had success using isopods too
@@leopardgeckotalk what about worms ? Idk if their good or not
Diego's Realm is fantastic!
Thanks :D
yesssssss! We have been waiting :)
yeah haha there was a lot of waiting around for supplies to arrive :)
I wish slate wasn't so hard to get here, it's usually imported from the UK and boy do I pay for it..
wow really? Do they not stock it in garden centres near you?
i wish i have enough room and money to build this for my leopard gecko
Yeah tbh I have been wanting to do this for a while. Fortunately we had a bit of space in a spare room, but once I move out we are dedicating a whole room for the reptiles :')
Hello to the nice lady doing this video where do you get your tanks from and how much.? thank you
There's a link in the description
We’re do you get earth mix arid?
Yes ITS OUT
Is 70% organic topsoil and 30% sand a good bioactive substrate?
Yep! Or 60% organic top soil and 40% playsand.
my geckos name is diego XD
Hi Rebecca, WOW that vivarium is amazing!. I LOVE those fake rocks!. I currently use real ones and as you said they are expensive so I only have a few collected over time. I have found the most success with Orange Isopods in my arid bioactive Leo setups. They live in the centre caves in both my Leo vivs and often can be seen scuttling about between the cave, the water dish and the handful of leaf litter. I keep the inside soil of the cave sprayed and regularly pop custodian fuel sticks and the odd piece of carrot or a few peas inside for them. gone in seconds! (They are also thriving in my Crestie bioactive setups). They do not eat the live plants either which is VERY important. The grey isopods decimated my live plants. None of my Geckos eat the orange ones but my male crestie used to eat the greys (they are all gone now). I imagine the Orange isopods will thrive in your 80 gallon as there are so many nooks and crannies to hide in. I am quite envious of your New 80 gallon I have to admit.
Thank you :) Ah nice. Yeah my orange isopods kind of took over my Crestie tank, I rarely see the grey ones now. I may start with springtails and see about adding in isopods. :)
@@leopardgeckotalk I have not been successful with springtails in my Leo vivs but I think that there just isn't enough moist space for them (maybe the isopods eat them too?)
PS snake plants (mother-in-laws tongue) do well in an arid biome, I had the dwarf variety but you have room for the tall varieties :o)
Soak your cork y'all
0:01 *I thought that was dog food-*
Currently watching this with my little guy, trying to show him that, as soon as I'm able, I'm going to try and give him something like this. It looks so cool! I bet my leopard gecko son (the little guy in question) would LOVE this. It's probably going to stay a 20-gallon tank, or maybe a 30- to 45- gallon tub, I don't know yet, but I can't wait!
I love the tank! Are two 60 watt bulbs and a heat mat enough for a 65 gallon tank? I am moving my leopard gecko from a 20 gallon to a 65 gallon.
Thanks :) Whats the 60W bulbs for?
I would go for a ceramic heater, or deep heat projector. For just some 'daylight', but no UVB or UVA, I'd recommend an LED.
Thank you!! I will look into that. I got the socket for the bulbs from a store selling things meant for reptiles. I ordered the bulbs online and I was they would add some extra heat because I was struggling a little with keeping the temperature hot enough in the tank. (I had lightbulbs that weren’t as strong before and a heat mat) Once I got the tank at a consistent temperature that was warm enough I got the new tank. Now I have the lights and a heat mat in the new tank and the temperature is still a little low so I will definitely look into a ceramic heater/deep heat projector!
When you accidently think she is talking about the weight of the slate when she was referring to cost (sorry, American here. I did catch on, though!)
Thank you for show me this I’m a new leopard gecko owner and my tanks to plain and I don’t want to use reptile carpet because it’s toes can get stuck and I’ve been trying to find substrate
My leopard gecko has an 80 gallon I think but was previously a tortoise viv (I did throughly clean it) but he’s only like 8-9mths old so I want to know what else to add also
hi there! i really want to build a background for my gecko, but i cant have him out of the tank (i have a larger critter carrier for when Im cleaning) as I dont have a spare one. Is there a way I can build it, and then put it in the tank??
Very cool. Nice job
Thank you :)
It looks amazing! I was looking forward to this!
Thank you :D
How do you clean up the poo in a tank like this?Or does the eco earth take care of gecko poo also?I have hermit crabs and the eco earth keeps that clean..I know my gecko uses one area to go and of coarse the hardest place to clean it lol figures :/ He can not get back behind where He goes so I let it dry and plick it out with tongs then wipe it out once a week behind everything which I have to take out the cool hide and a huge thick branch to get to it..I am building him a new enclosure with more space soon everything gets here,it will have tile floors and walls ec. My guy loves to lay on the bare tile or the humid hide is his 2 favorite spots
Hopefully soon I can get a Leo. I have a question. Do I need a light in it’s vivarium? There’s quite a lot of natural light in my room
spreading the mold around doesn't get rid of it, it just spreads the spores around. next time you should just scoop out the affected area just in case it's harmful to your gecko!
Glad to see the build finally complete!
Thanks :D
yay a new video!
Hi! I got my leopard gecko today! You helped me so much on my journey for getting one! I got her or he from PetSmart which I know is not the best place..But I got everything in there and she or he is in a hide and is happy on the heat mat :)
Aw nice :) Did they have all the supplements, etc that you need? and a thermostat?
Leopard Gecko I tried to tell my mom to get thermostat but she didn’t so I’m going to make my money for one :( And they had all the stuff I needed except a thermostat. I’m going to order one but I’m going to have to be cautious about the temperatures and stuff rn. Yeah his or her name is Willow:)
Leopard Gecko and btw I have Willow in a 15 gallon for now she or he is a baby still but I will be upgrading when it gets older :)
Love it❤🦎🌵
wow your gecko is so spoiled!! haha, my gecko is in a 20 gallon long and we are upgrading her to a exo-terra 50 gallon :)
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Stay safe from is here in America. Just got 2000 mealworms to ride out the pandemic.
Can you do a video oh how to identify a good breeder
I did do a video about choosing a healthy baby leo if that helps - ruclips.net/video/3Q9kkqS-guo/видео.html
Awesome :)
Thanks :)
Yeah!!
I was so hyped about this video 😍
Ah im glad :D
Gus
i plan on puting my baby leopard gecko when he gets bigger in a 30-40 gallon!
if the gecc ate that millipede it would be like eating a biochemical wepon and he would get severely sick or die
turned out awesome!
Thank you :D
Does anyone know what pounds to US dollars is?
Grim, now there's a word we Americans need to use more often. We know what it means but we need to embrace it a little more. I'll see what I can do...
hahaa :')
so we can use sand for gecko? will it be okay if he eat it accidentally when eating insects?
I want to do this sort of thing for my leopard gecko (still need a name XD) but he/she is I think 3 years old I’m unsure because I mean who keeps track of age XD but she’s only got a humid hide, a cool hide and a fake vine with kitchen roll as the base
Also what morphs are your leopard geckos? I think that mine is a high yellow but again I’m unsure I’ve been trying to find out her/his morph
Add a warm dry hide. You can also add rocks, branches, and more plants (fake or real). I recommend reptisoil, organic top soil (without fertilizer or perlite, Scott’s is a good brand), or Arcadia earth mix arid. You can also go bioactive, with a premade mix or your own cheaper substrate mix.
To my knowledge Rebecca has two wild types and two hybinos (hypo albinos).
Fiona Shepley ooo, also thanks for the suggestion
I have a dry hide and humid that’s what I meant
HTTYD Reefer Gacha you need at least two dry hides (one warm one cool), as well as the humid hide
Fiona Shepley ok
Where did you get your tank?
Custom Reptile Habitats - the links are in the description too - customreptilehabitats.com/?sca_ref=123016.UAGNEDPUo1
Wow I was waiting in my house during social distancing for this very video
aw haha