Setting up my Crested Gecko tank.. Need help!

[bangerang103]

I bought an Exo terra cage not sure if im going to use it yet though..

I also have 3 spare 10 gallons.. (yes I know they like tall cages)

What should be Placed in the tank I have fine climbing rope by exo terra and some fake plants by another company..

water dish and CGD bowl right...

More input please!

 

[andyjs]

What are the dimensions of the cage? And what are you planning for substrate?

 

[bangerang103]

regular 10 gallon foot print.. or its the 18x18x18 exo terra i can check to make sure thats it. I want input on substrate and such please Which is the best? and why is it the best? and what does everyone use?

 

[reptech]

you should use the exo for sure and i would use eco earth

 

[jason longboard]

^I agree,here ya go,and I know I had to toss in a pic of my little guy also.This was months ago,he is much bigger now,eco earth substrate all the way,bowl for cgd,bowl for water just in case,vines,plants,toss dusted crix in 2 times a week or so,mist the cage daily,easy,enjoy,always watch the tail,its easy to get it caught between your fingers or the lid or door.

 

[bangerang103]

great looking gecko.. so eco earth ill take a look.. ( i hear from everyone cypress mulch is this similar?)

If anyone has anymore setup pics it would be greatly appriciated.

Thank you jason!

Matt~

 

[jason longboard]

Use the eco earth,you can hack off what you want or put the entire brick in a bucket of water,it expands like crazy,ring it out so its not dripping wet and toss it in.The mulch is bigger chunks and slivers,Im not sure how a cresty would like to mistake a piece for food while chasing crix.I would stick with the bricks of eco.

 

[jason longboard]

I dont have experience with the mulch but it just seems a bit riskier to me as far as eating it but you might ask others.

 

[Jfitz]

i use the mulch for my gargoyle (exact same requirements as a crested) and it works well for holding humidity and giving it a great look. But then again i always fed my garg CGD and he would never go for crix so impaction was never really an issue...

 

[bangerang103]

ill see what I can get my LRS does not have this i believe I may have to travel a bit..