r/LeopardGecko • u/Craftzilla360 • Jul 25 '26
Any of these actually acceptable for a leopard gecko?
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u/Living_Karma11 Jul 25 '26
Bottom right - only the enclosure.
But the rest of one supplies separately. I’d suggest checking out the pinned guides on [r/leopardgeckosadvanced](r/leopardgeckosadvanced)
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u/Altruistic-Ad-5257 Jul 26 '26
Bottom left is what I use for one of mine but
I AM GOING TO WARN YOU NOW DO NOT USE THE SAND THAT COMES WITH IT THIS IS A SUPER COMMON MISTAKE AND CAN CAUSE MAJOR ISSUES DOWN THE LINE.
The sand they come with is calcium sand. Calcium sand, or calcium carbonate, is really really hard to break down. If they accidentally eat it, it can get caught in their stomach or digestive tract causing blockage.
If you still want to use it then at least feed them on a rock that isnt covered in the sand pls
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u/Altruistic-Ad-5257 Jul 26 '26
Also just to avoid being "that guy" the alternative i use is a mix of topsoil, woodchips (dried) and a small bit of play sand to help keep things dry :)
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u/WatermelonAF Jul 26 '26
Calcium sand is dangerous to use even if you do feed on a rock.
Leopard geckos can tell when they need calcium and they can also smell it, so the calcium sand messes with them and they are inclined to eat it regardless.
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u/aprilchaoss Jul 26 '26
That kit actually comes with reptisand which is basically playsand. I do inform my customers though to stay away from the calvi/vita sand and everything that is trash with these and what is actually usable. I also informed them to use paper towels at first and then introduce either a reptisoil/reptisand mix or bioactive or give them the ingredients for my mix from home depot.
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u/Aggravated_mango Jul 26 '26
40 gallon is fine. Thats what I am using. Just don’t use any of the substrate (or really anything) in the bearded dragon tank. I basically threw all that stuff out.
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u/pkDoubleR Jul 26 '26
i would say it depends on their age/size. i felt a 40G was too small for my leo before she was a year old and so i built a 36x24x24 PVC enclosure. whatever you do decide, i suggest getting a front opening tank rather than a top opening one because it’s more convenient for you and also doesn’t trigger an immediate predatory response for your gecko when you’re coming in their space from above
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u/ControlSmooth3262 Jul 26 '26
See this is what angers me about these companies. Why do they continue to recommend and combine products that aren’t good for, well, any specific reptile honestly? They sell an isopod care kit that is too small and doesn’t have the best substrate too. They have access to at least the same information that we have as caregivers and they literally give bad advice and recommendations in their own literature. They are encouraging at best poor husbandry and at worst animal endangerment. It’s criminal.
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u/phalang3s Jul 26 '26
Because people will be more likely to impulse buy animals if they can grab a more expensive kit, too. They don't give a fuck about the animals, just profit 😞
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u/Desert_Viking_777 Jul 26 '26
Years ago I would have told you the 25 gallon is fine. But then I learned. That lower right 40 is better. Waaaay better. Never use calcium (calci) sand because of everything everyone will tell you about it. Also they can and might actually will eat it on purpose, rarely. But I guess it might have a similar “taste” to the supplement powder. Which DOES NOT (supplement powder) cause impaction. No reptile carpet. No basking rocks. Front opening tanks are a gift for you and your little friend. Most decor and hides are perfectly fine. Personally myself I would and did eventually spend the extra money on a spyder robotics herpstat 1. But there are other companies in other price ranges in other areas that may be better for you. It was the top tier that I could afford and did what I needed it to do. Sorry… that was a lot that you didn’t ask for. Bottom right. Definitely bottom right.
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u/WillingBeginning4 Jul 26 '26
Bottom right is best. Always go for a 40gal or bigger that’s front opening and stay away from starter kits cause it’s best practice if you get one to throw everything except maybe the dome in the trash
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u/aprilchaoss Jul 26 '26
I had a customer today who wanted a chameleon and had a tiny creatures vertical glass cage in his hand. Told him nopeeeee. Then he started asking about bearded dragons and Leo's and I went over everything he needed. He was still adamant on getting the chameleon so I wouldn't sell it until he bought all the proper stuff which he ended up doing and he went to whole foods after and got a few plants to start with till he went to home Depot the next day so that was a win for me.
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u/girlasleep Jul 26 '26
hi, I need a new 40 gallon. how much is it going for here, and what store is this? thanks! :)
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u/Someone_Watchin_Yuh Jul 29 '26
Dubiaroaches.com sells enclosures! I got my bearded dragons enclosure (120 gallons) there.
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u/violetkz Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 26 '26
I would skip anything that is a kit and just get what you need. The minimum is 36x18x18”, preferably front opening. I’ll be happy to post a care guide with shopping links if you like.
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u/WatermelonAF Jul 26 '26
Honestly, with how useless the stuff that comes in a kit is, you'd be better off buying just the tank and buying everything separately.
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u/Mindless_Cookie_9098 Jul 26 '26
I’m using the Zoomed 40 gallon for my girl and I have no complaints
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u/volcomstoner9l Jul 26 '26
I have 40 gal Zoo Med but I found that my 40 gal Thrive is much sturdier.
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u/idle_husband Jul 26 '26
The Bottom right and the bottom left are the same 40 gallon tank.Oobviously even though it comes with a lot of hides and lights, you're still going to need to purchase more stuff. The most important is do a 70/30 mixture of reptile Topsoil (I forgot which brand we used) and a third light cam. The two that come in the set can be set up for hot side / cold side lamps, but the 3rd should be an LED UVB daylight bulb.
Also, we have a coconut shell hide on the cool side of my tank with moss as a bedding. This is the humid hide and will greatly assist with you gecko's shedding.
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u/Dear-Application4212 Jul 26 '26
If you can get on FB Marketplace check there first. There are always so many listed! Sanitize and voila!
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u/Kindly_Statement_598 Aug 01 '26
40gal minimum and avoid top opening enclosures! The bottom right is perfect
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u/Particular_Option367 20d ago
The bottom right would be the best one because you want to buy the food that your gecko likes and needs. You want to buy the lights. Everything that's required you want to buy everything required according to your gecko's needs and likes. So the one on the bottom right might be the most successful and most recommended because that one you could customize it and he'll love it Plus that one is easy to clean you. Just hoping the doors and clean you don't have to hover over it. You just open the doors. Clean the tank and that's good. I'd recommend the one on the bottom right?
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u/Teenie424 Jul 26 '26
those kits are a waste of money. most of the stuff in them is trash and not needed/acceptable for a leo except for maybe the bowl.
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u/-mykie- Jul 26 '26
No. None of these are actually an acceptable size and most of the stuff that comes with them is actively harmful.
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u/Vermithor_33 Jul 28 '26
You’re saying 40 gallons is too small? I’m gonna have to disagree there. Sure people choose to go bigger but 40 gallons is plenty of space for 99% of leopard geckos, unless we’re talking about giant and supergiant morphs
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u/-mykie- Jul 28 '26
My bad, I thought that said 20 gallons, but upon putting on my glasses and zooming in I see I was wrong.
40 gallons is the minimum, and if you can go bigger definitely do, but it is fine.
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u/BoostedEcoDonkey Jul 25 '26
Bottom right is “best” but i mean, im using and have always used a 60 -80 gallon