Morcs Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Im toying with the idea of setting up a leopard gecko enclosure, and seeing as though ive got a spare 3ft lying around, thought id look into setting one up. As you can see id sit it on top of the beardies viv, testing to see how much heat from my 150w heat emmitter gets into the 3ft - possibly free heating but i doubt it will be enough as i cant place the top viv directly over the heatlamp due to the wiring. Question: Heatmatt or heat lamp (lamp is harder to mount, not sure how safe a heat mat will be between two glass tanks and do i need the poly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Heat emitter maybe enough for night time heat. May need a basking bulb during the day? Going to be a nuisance to access the bottom tank... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted September 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Heat emitter maybe enough for night time heat. May need a basking bulb during the day? Going to be a nuisance to access the bottom tank... Suppose could just use a 40w spot bulb or something, doesnt need to be UV and cheap as chips. Didnt think they like to bask so to speak as they are nocturnal, and they just need heat for bodily functions? Bottom tank is sweet as it has sliding front doors - and its not like the top tank is full a water, nice and easy to move. Whats your opinion on poly on the top tank? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 maybe a towel instead of poly will allow more heat transference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted September 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 maybe a towel instead of poly will allow more heat transference ooh But saying that this damned 3ft is arc'ed in the middle. Will have to get a heatmat for night heat anyway, as i dont have the beardies heat on at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 True I didnt even notice the sliding doors :oops: Not sure about the basking, I dont keep Leopard gecko's tbh. I know someone on here who was in the know use to recommend heat mats, and another breeder bulbs for memory. Pretty sure you still need a hot and cool end? so either should work ok. Just because something is nocturnal doesnt mean they wont bask at times. Livingart has a good point, maybe just a towel or some cardboard etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 cardboard is a good insulator that and newspaper have kept me warm on a cold night in the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Morcs Posted September 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 perhaps just a lil poly at the ends not the whole way across . the tank wont be that heavy its not like your filling it with water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 that may allow airflow through the gap and lose any heat available from below a strip all around underneath may work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted September 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Well guess im going ahead with this. Just ordered a heatmat, moss for moist hide, and a shedding hide from ebay. Will get substrate, dishes and a backround next week and then its well on its way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Why would you need a basking light if they are nocturnal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 well i figure they dont stay in their hides all day (could be wrong). Id be encouraging them out if i had them, what good is a pet you never see.. according to care sheet on here need warmer temps during the day as well as a hot and cold end. So if it was me they would get a heat mat or emitter with thermostat for night, and a basking bulb for day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 You just need a very simple enclosure. you know those compressed wood shavings we send turtles in? save them and keep those wet and in a small box like thing. They sit in that during the day. Have a heat mat (exoT makes one) at the bottom of the tank under the glass, and you'll be sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Just use tiles as substrate...trust me..makes cleaning easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Just use tiles as substrate...trust me..makes cleaning easy Sure does. In fact I've got two in my garage you can have..... if you ask HaNs nicely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 artificial grass even easier again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted September 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 You just need a very simple enclosure. you know those compressed wood shavings we send turtles in? save them and keep those wet and in a small box like thing. They sit in that during the day. Have a heat mat (exoT makes one) at the bottom of the tank under the glass, and you'll be sweet. Yeah i ordered some spaghnum moss for the moist hide. and getting hooked up with the exo terra desert mat. Will be using artificial grass in this enclosure. Im not happy with the tank size dimensionally. 30 wide just doesnt seem big enough - toying with the idea of getting something like a 75x45x45 made up, better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Going with the 3ft. considering im outta work for the time being ill just use what i have. Cut the middle bracing off the tank, and added my Jebo clamp on lamp for lighting. Got 2 hides, moist hide thingy has been ordered. Tiles on bottom and sides - less than $6 for a pack of 6!!!! Going to get a mesh screen top too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Sure does. In fact I've got two in my garage you can have..... if you ask HaNs nicely... Can you flick me some photos of them and i will get rid of them, lost my pics of them :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perpin Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 I have kept and bred leo's for many years. You seriously dont need to worry about a basking light. A heat mat is enough for day and night. You will love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 I have kept and bred leo's for many years. You seriously dont need to worry about a basking light. A heat mat is enough for day and night. You will love them! thought so. just got the light on there for aesetic purposes, its non UV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Most nocturnal animals don't like light and are likely to hide in strong light. Nocturnals are usually more active at dawn and dusk when the light is very low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 so one temp day and night is ok? i have seen some keepers overseas just keep them in plastic tubs in racks and with a heat mat. seems pretty boring really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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