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I am getting a leopard gecko and i was wondering on the proper way of lighting/heating the tank. What kind of light bulbs do i need and also do i need a seperate light for night time?

Leopard geckos are nocturnal so a uv light is not mandatory. IF they are in an area where it is light durning the day and dark at night then a night bulb (red/blue/purple) works just fine for heat. IF they are in a room that is always erally dark a day time bulb and a night time bulb are good so they know when its day and night (in a sense). If they are in a room that is light in the day and dark at night then you could also use a ceramic bulb or a heat pad (these admit no light at all). I hope this helps!

Emily
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2.4.7 leopard geckos (Nelson, Zander, Zoe, Baby, Houdini, Munch, & lots of babies)
1.1 ferrets (Oliver and Delilah)
1. budgie (Max)
0.0.1 Ring neck Parakeet (Kiwi)
1.1 German Shepards (Jake and Abigail)

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So I use a heating pad during the day, i dont need to have any light on the tank at all during the day?
And a red bulb at night? night time is the only time that i need a light bulb?
(sorry i just want to make sure i get this right)