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I have recently acquired a few Exo-Terra 12x12x18" tanks and I'd like to keep something at work on my desk. I'm looking for something that would not require too much maintenance but would be out and visible enough during the workday. Must also be able to handle weekends on their own and the occasional power outage that lasts a day or so.

Could I get some recomendations?
Appreciate it!

I would say do some more LOOKING, hehehhee, you may even want to look into some species of tree frog/ frogs/ toads that like it on the cooler side or room temp. Most tree frogs are nocturnal though so you may not see them awake. Your enclosure is not that big for some reptiles.

Most lizards that do not need lighting are also nocturnal. I am not sure about leaving for weekend and power outages, or for that matter long vacation / holiday weekends, maybe you should just put a stuffed creature in there

I think whatever you get would get better attention at home or if you could take it home with you on weekends. I'm here each day and run into crazy situations at times that need my attention with my lizards/ frogs so.

I may not be the best person to answer about leaving them. I wish you all the best in your search quest
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PHEve / Eve

I would recomend Lepidodactylus lugubris, the morning gecko. They do well in a planted tank, are hardy, and pretty low maintenence. Although they are technically nocturnal they are often out during the day, and if you keep enough of them(you could probably keep at least five in one of your tanks) there will almost always be at least one visible. These geckos also make interesting pets because they are parthenogenic and will lay fertile eggs that will incubate under standard terarium conditions. These geckos can also make several types of small chirping noises, which probably gave rise to their common name. Now for the downsides. Since this is a small species they must be fed small prey and babyfood frequently. I feed mine 3 times a week on crickets or field plankton and once a week on babyfood or crushed fruit, such as banana or fig. These geckoes should be misted at least once daily and should probably have a basking spot, they like it at least.