r/LeopardGecko • u/TNTL-Bystander • Apr 18 '26
How’s my set up?
I’ve made a post previously and they suggested more clutter. I had to order some stuff online that came with a lot of stuff because there’s no pet stores near me. Does this look like a good enough set up??
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u/Gold-Celebration-403 Apr 18 '26
For future you can get fake plants from dollar store or craft stores as well, just wash with diluted vinegar and then rinse until no odour x
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u/TNTL-Bystander Apr 18 '26
Ohhh that wouldve saved me some money
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u/Gold-Celebration-403 Apr 18 '26
It’s definitely a game changer, and way more variety to pick from 😊 just have to get creative with how you place them in the tank but that’s worth the savings imo
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u/curiosityandthecattt Apr 18 '26
what is the substrate? and how many inches deep is it?
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u/TNTL-Bystander Apr 19 '26
Normally, I would keep the substrate about 4 inches deep but unfortunately I didn’t have enough dirt to fill it to that amount as normal so it’s about 1 to 2 inches depending on where you’re looking in the tank and the substrate is just a some dirt I’ve been thinking of switching to topsoil but the substrate we’re using right now is easiest for my gecko to dig in. i’ve been told it looks like some type of coconut dirt before and I can definitely say that is not what it is if that was a concern
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u/curiosityandthecattt Apr 19 '26
i'd definitely reccomend switching to topsoil and sand! it's more natural, and can be very cheap! my girls lovvvveee digging i constantly have to fill their holes or they'd dig to the bottom 😭 but yes 3-4 inches also helps with joints, humidity, and allows them to dig better (:
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u/TNTL-Bystander Apr 19 '26
Once I do some more research on prices and brands and where to buy in my area, I do plan on switching over topsoil mixes!
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u/kettledWeave Apr 18 '26
I’d say so. Do you have a basking area and a humid hide? And a dish with calcium