Oaky, so I got my 15 high set up with a screen lid. I plan to use a 60 watt red light and a full-spectrum fluorescent over the tank. Substrate is orchid bark, included cork bark, pothos, and a snakeplant for furnishings.
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Setup for day geckos
triturus
Jan 09, 2004 05:19 PM
Replies (5)
Lint
Jan 09, 2004 06:20 PM
wheres the bamboo? they need it thick enough for the gecko hide in
triturus
Jan 10, 2004 04:32 AM
do HAVE to have bamboo?
nasr_36
Jan 10, 2004 08:33 AM
IMO, yes. Bamboo provides perching spots for them to....perch on. Mine spend 90% of their day on it.
If you dont have them, the geckos will most likely spend most of their time on glass (not good...risk of flap tail syndrome), as plants will provide only some cover.
M.N
Vivarium
Jan 10, 2004 04:38 PM
Couldn't i just put some horizontal perches under the basking light? Why can't they use cork rounds instead? Do they not like cork bark.
GeckosByBrad
Jan 11, 2004 12:20 PM
Phelsuma would do fine in a 15 gall high. A good canidate for your cage would be P. laticauda or P. dubia. There are several others be these are great for a novice keeper. Ditch that red bulb and get a 40 watt Reveal bulb at wal mart. Make sure that you have bamboo horizontally placed under the basking spot.
Geckos By Brad
