LEOPARD GECKO LIGHTING GUIDE!
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- čas přidán 6. 12. 2023
- What kind of lights does a leopard gecko need? in todays video Im showing you exactly how to setup a leopard geckos heat and lighting!
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I’m glad so many people spend their free time looking into how to properly take care of their animal / soon to be animal.
Me too!
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You are awesome brother, Nice to see an authentic reptile owner who loves what he does. You’re so authentic it’s nice to see. I would say you are the best on CZcams. You’re such a pleasure to listen to in Watch with your authenticity and knowledge nice to see someone Who Loves to share their knowledge
I appreciate that! Thank you
And a much better way of putting in and taking out the bulbs. Great invention. 100% recommend.
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Happy to help!
Thank you this really helped me! (I'm getting a leopard gecko soon So I want them to live a happy life )
Happy to help
Great info. I understand the deep heat projector provides Infrared A and B which is not provided by the other lights...but I have also heard they dehydrate the animal. Also since the leo is in the hide most of the day, it seems like a waste to have the bulb on...wish there was a motion detector...lol. Depending on how your tank is set up, you do not need a screen lid either, which means the lights could be suspended lower, which is what I did, to save on electricity by using less wattage.
Very true some of my tanks don’t have a top screen.
I love the videos but everything is so expensive love the information and I always look to improve my tank so I watch your videos and when I get the money I will purchase what is recommended by you. So many other CZcamsrs don’t use as much technology as you so it means you know what you’re doing. Keep up the good work.
Things can be very expensive for sure. You can get dirt at Home Depot for really cheap and I get my tree limbs and rocks outside. The only thing you will have to pay for is lighting. That’s the expensive part
Thank you for sharing knowledge for our leopard Gecko!🦎
Happy to help!
I never thought of TWO thermometers! Thanks!
Happy to help
Great tip on the solar meter. I need to get one. Thanks
That are the best. Totally worth the money
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse I always let my little guy out to roam around my room. I’ll be watching a vid laying on the floor and the next thing I know he’s on my back chilling 🤣. He loves to explore and climb my Godzilla figures that are on the ground. He’s quite the climber Tonight he climbed up the grill or my big Fender amp 🫣
I use the ceramic heat bulb and LEDs because I have live plants that cannot survive the halogen temps. They don’t really have any negatives but if combined with halogen I can see the issue, too hot.
Look up the, Arcadia new Luminize UVB and plant lights. They hook up together, just light the older version. But you can program natural dawn to dusk natural lighting.
I’ve seen those plan to try them out some time this year really interesting
Hey ChiefSweet do you own any frilled dragons or monitor lizards or tegus? If you do would you consider making a guide for them?
I like how detailed and entertaining you are in your guides and would love more reptile guided from you!! Keep up the good work man! 👍
Appreciate you a lot! Definitely will be pushing more guides out soon hopefully someday I can get to that
I use a deep heat projector paired with a uvb light
So what compact bulbs should I used for a 30x13x13 tank to house a leopard gecko? I have a dual dome lamp and plan on doing a flat surface floor and add some rocks and hides under the heat lamp, for the uvb bulbs which zoo med ones are best?
I was wondering what I should use to keep my Leo warm at night, but w/o light on, and I was wondering how I can control the Temps on the cool side
hey, just wanted to say your videos have been helping me out a lot! I‘ve never kept reptiles before and recently got a 50 gal (46”x18”x18”)tank for a leopard gecko. I have a 75 watt heat lamp but for the arcadia shade dweller, I just wanted to make sure the pro t5 7% would still work for that size? I’m awful with things like that and google wasn’t helpful lol
Yeah it should definitely but it does depend on how thick the mesh screen is. If it’s really thick you may have to use the Arcadia 24 inch 6%. It’s rare to have that thick mesh screen though.
alright, thank you!!
Am gonna get a leopard gecko hopefully next week i already have the tank set up but i always wanna have more information lol
Let’s go!
Great video, Thanks! I also got 50watt halogen lamps (arcadia) for my geckos in 40 gallon tanks. I know this is hard to predict, but I wonder if surface temperatures will be correct if the distance to the basking spot (with black rock slate) will be 30 cm (12´´). I read this is the minimum distance from the uvb for geckos with hypopigmentation, like mine are. The enclosures will be bioactve. Any thoughts?
Thank you yes that should be good black slate absorbs heat extremely well so it should do great
There is a question at the end of this comment, but some background: I have a female Leo that I rescued about 9 months ago. She's my first reptile. Originally, she was to be my oldest child's. However, circumstances have changed, and through no fault of my daughter's, the gecko is now mine. She was full grown when we got her, but her tail was very short (only about half of an inch long). I assume that the previous owner mistreated her and she dropped her tail, so the owner didn't want her anymore. Anyway, she's around 5 inches from the tip of her nose to where her tail meets her body, and her tail is about 3 inches long now, making her total length about 8 inches. I have been keeping her in a 20g high tank that I already had, with repticarpet and a few artificial hides, ceramic heat lamp, a cheap light, and recently a 10% UVB bulb. She's eating well, her tail is fattening up, and no signs of parasites. I think she's healthy enough for a bioactive enclosure now.
So, I did days of research, days more shopping, and decided that with my budget and space, a ZooMed 25g (30"x12"x15") front opener was the best decision. I got that, the Arcadia 7% Shade dweller UVB, and a DHP with clamp light at PetSmart. Then, I went home and ordered the BioDude's leopard gecko 20g bioactive kit, a thermostat, and some CUC. I plan to put many hides, plants, and other decorations in, literally as many as I can fit while still giving her room to move around. I'll also make changes to the equipment as needed to suit her. I also take her out daily for enrichment, and she seems to enjoy running around on the counter or table, and I let her watch my fish tanks with me.
Ok, finally, the question: Given that she's pretty small, do you feel that this enclosure could meet her needs for the rest of her life? Eventually, I would like a 40g enclosure for her, but I just couldn't stand her current setup any longer, and I'm sure she's ready for a change too. Bigger just wasn't in the budget right now, though, especially because I'd have to buy or build a new stand for it if it was any bigger.
Also, I have another question: As I said, I plan to use a DHP for daytime heat. I'll also have the Glow and Grow light that comes with the kit I ordered from BioDude, as well as the UVB light. Do you think that will mimic the sun accurately enough?
Hi! i got a question im veary intressted to get a Leopard gecko but idk how to check uvb without buying a such a expensife solar meter do you know another method to check or buy a more cheaper and still good solar meter?
I might get a leopard gecko some time
They are amazing reptiles
does the shadedweller come with the uvb and the header?
Hi this channels great!! Im confused though....do i need to connect my uvb light to a thermostat?!? (Obv the heat bulb/source is connected to one). Thanks & love the crickets in the background 🙂🦎❤
No uvb should not be connected to a thermostat just the heat. Haha yeah they are very loud 🤣
I have a 10 gallon right now for my freshly bought Leo, and I got a 50Wat for it. Is that okay? It’s saying the temp is at a constant 85-90 degrees.
As a new and young leopard gecko owner. We just got 2 baby geckos who stay in the a 10 gallon tank together. And I have been worrying about night lighting with the day light and the red light lamps. Is it ok to turn off all lights at night in 60 degree F. I was told to have the red lights on but I don't want them to be in warm red light all night. I have seen other people who recommend heating pads for the night, but im not sure if they really need some kind of heat at night.
What about if you are trying to set up a bio active ? Do you still use the day light bulbs with both basking and uvb light ?
Hey man a response would be awesome… I just bought a tank to upgrade my size and didn’t realize that it had a glass top… would a heat lamp a couple inches off of the top of the glass be safe?
Is it beneficial for the leopard gecko to have a heat matt under the substrate? Mine has had one for a few years and hasn’t had issues so far
what lamp setup is that for your bulb? not the dual one but the other one
I’ve seen a lot online that if your temperature drops below 65 degrees to use heat for them at night it worries me it’s my geckos first night at his new home and i usually have the AC at 62 degrees so i’m just worried and wanna make sure he’s okay
and i live on the coast of oregon but it gets hot here on the summer should i get a 25W bulb?
Will the same halogen bulb you are using work for a red foot tortoise? Because I am using a zoo med daylight blue bulb and now I want to switch.
I think the zoo med blue bulbs are okay to use. I’m pretty sure they don’t let off a blue light I just think the glass is blue. It’s says on the box it’s purpose is to mimic daylight and the light it lets out is a white/yellow light.
Can I use a Fluval Aquasky 2.0 light? It has white, red, green, and blue lights and is fully customizable through its app.What settings would be best?
Does it matter what light fixture I use for the 50 watt? Or just a 5.5 deep dome?
Are mercury vapor bulbs ok?
Btw is there a video on you making a shopping list on everything you need for a leopard gecko 🦎
I don’t have one yet but I do have one pretty close called leopard gecko tank setup
should i keep on my heat mat for my leopard gecko at night
If I have always used a light day and night, will it be too much of a shock to my leopard if I switch to this kind of setup? With the temps and such?
Can you use reptisun?
Can you put a leopard gecko in a 4x2x2 tank?
What about a 50 gallon tank??? What do I need to do this
Hey chief are the thermostats you are using to turn off the heat lamps called reptitempt?
I use a new one my new favorite Zilla thermostat
Question #! No heat pad.... at all???
Question #2 this video is the best ever, can you do one for Anoles?
Yeah I don’t use a heat pad at all just overhead heating. Also already have one up for anoles! 😁
could u put there enclosure right next to a window
Can you please help me know if my lizard is sick or not
2:45 I bought the same thermometer/hygrometer. I don’t have a glass enclosure, I bought the 50 gallon ecoflex suggested on your Amazon list. Do I just put the thermometer/hygrometer directly into the enclosure?
Yeah you can use command strips to secure it in place
Do you sell the crickets you breed? If yes, how do I buy from you? If not, any clue where I can purchase some that are healthier than pet shop stock? Thanks in advance.
Do you have any lighting recommendations for red ear slider turtles? Anytime I look it up most people are using the aquatic double dome set up. I’m just wondering if you think Arcadia is compatible for an aquatic turtle? Also are halogen bulbs safe if they were to get splashed on? I’m talking like drops not a whole “splash zone”😭 help.
Yes don’t use that coil uvb that comes with the double dome horrible for em. I’m actually making a red ear slider tutorial right now should be out in a day or two halogen is safe my red ears jump in water around the halogens so it’s all good
I got one of those zoo med dual heat lamps and I was wondering if I use one side for a halogen heat bulb to heat up the tank and use the other side for a LED daylight bulb to grow my plants. It’s kinda hard to explain but will that work or do I need separate heat lamps.
Yes you can do that. I’ve done it before
How does the shadedweller work with mesh terrarium lids. I know that they diminish the amount of uvb coming, but how do you set it up on the tank?
It does get blocked but works well with most screen lids. However some thicker mesh does block too much
do you have a video where you touch up on the subject of deep heat projectors not mimicking the sun?
I’ll make one I don’t think I do as of right now
I have a 36x24x18 Animal Plastics PVC enclosure. What size light dome would you recommend? It will be my Giant Leopard Gecko's new home
Hello! If it’s 18 inches tall the Arcadia shadedweller 7% t5 and a 75 watt heat bulb should get it maybe two 75 watts if it’s 2 ft wide
Hey, I have a question I hope to have answered. I was wondering if I should stop using my red light for night time because thats what I’ve been doing with the double light set up you showed on video. Instead should I use the halogen and incandescent during the day and no light at all in the night?
And should I invest in the arcadia shade lamp as well?
Would the basking bulb work hooked up to a typical on/off thermostat?
100%
hi just wondering if 1-2 mealworms were to have gotten loose in a loose substrate is that something to be worried about
It will be fine they will just turn into beetles and you can grab them out then
Should I get a full spectrum led strip? I want my gecko to get uvb and uva rays and I plan on having live plants
Thank you in advance! I know you probably answer alot of similar questions
If you have plants 100% get the led strip as that will grow the plants very well.
what is a good wattage for a 40 gallon tank and what bulb? i’ll be using the shade dweller as well.
I use a 75 watt for my 40 gallon tanks
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse what type of bulb do you use?
Hi I’m sorry this might be a dumb question but do you turn off the lights and the heating at night?
Not dumb at all. Yes turn off all lights and heat at night
Hopefully this helps my gecko eat more, he won’t eat and I think it’s because he doesn’t have a light, but has a heat lamp. No light.
Would this work for a bioactive enclosure
Yes
I know I’m probably late, but how warm do you keep your house so I know how much to heat relative
My reptile room is between 78-80f but the rest of my house is 72f
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse so do you think a 75w bulb would be okay for a 68-71 degree room?
Im getting a leapord gecko soon, i have tank but its top is wood so its not glass or mesh or sum. So how would i go abt setting up the lighting? Do i just use the lamp that can be screwed into the wood? 🤒
They have special lights for that like this amzn.to/48f0HfA also the uvb kits come with brackets to mount them onto wood for enclosures like yours! So no worries.
Is this setup also recommended for albino Leos?
Yes
Wondering how Geckos benefits from UVB as they are nocturnals and usually stay in the hides during the day. Is it really beneficial?
So they aren’t full nocturnals they are crepuscular meaning they are active at the dawn and dusk hours that’s why they are very active when lights are about to go out and when they do. So they experience exposure to the sun and uvb just not a lot of it. Also the lights are very good for their circadian rhythm. Regulates sleep patterns better
I'm new to geckos i purchased a 120 gallon 4x2x2 tank, i have a 50W deep heat arcadia with a Glow & Glow 16" LED and Arcadia Shade Dweller D3 7% UVB T5 Bulb 12". I have everything set to come on an hour before sunrise and then shuts off at sundown. Is my setup ok? as i am having issues getting the tank temps in the 90s, the highest ive seen is 80. I have the thermostat probes sitting on the slate slabs
I would ditch the deep heat projector and go with a 75 watt maybe even two 75 watt heat bulbs since a 4x2x2 is much bigger and requires a larger basking area. I would also use a Arcadia t5 6% as the tank is very tall and anything taller than a 40 gallon you would need to switch to the 6% forest t5
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thanks for the help, do you know what length lights i should get? 22" T5-HO Bulb / 24 watt or 34" T5-HO Bulb / 39 watt . Also does the grow light have any size or length requirements or is the 12in ok as i assume its just for plants?
How many leopard geckos do you own?!
A lot 😂
When you replace the uvb bulb do you have to replace the fixture or just the bulb?
Just the bulb.
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Thanks
Can you make a video how to set up a 10 gallon for baby leopard gecko????
I have one how I setup a 20 gallon!
Hey I need a lamp for my leopard gecko for both light in his tank and heat for him to bask. I'm wanting to get a halogen lamp but don't know which one to get or what wattage, my gecko is in a 20 gallon tank and my house is generally pretty cold. Can you help me or have any recommendations?
Yeah usually for a 20 gallon I use a 50 watt halogen or incandescent basking bulb
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse okay perfect thanks! Would I need some sort of thermostat or dimmer for that or does the 50 watt emit a good temperature as is?
Is that same T5 7% shadedweller good enough for a 40 gallon exoterra tank? Paired with a 75w halogen heat lamp
Oh yeah it’s perfect for 40 gallons. Little strong for 20 gallons
what is little string haha@@ChiefSweetsUniverse
@@FosterShaner haha stupid autocorrect. I was meaning it’s a little strong for a 20 gallon but it will work.
ohhhh i see lmao, im finally building my leo her bioactive tank. thank you for the reply and the help dude!@@ChiefSweetsUniverse
Ok how about if you use a deep heat projector but your reptile is near a window and gets plenty of light
Have to be careful around windows sometimes they can heat up quick when the sun beams through the glass. However regular basking is still king.
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse ahh ok thanks appreciate the tip.
Yo i got a question my only light source is my heat lamp, if i turn off my heat lamp at night during the winter is my leopard gecko gonna die on me (just got him today)
No he will be fine. Night time drops in temps are perfectly fine. However if your house is incredibly cold like below 60f you can use a deep heat projector at night time
So I can use a 7% Arcadia dwelling light with a basking light of 75 W? In a 40 gallon tank?
I’ve been just using a 75 W basking light I know this is not healthy for her but I want to make things right
No worries that sounds great. Exactly how I have mine setup
what would be the necessary wattage for a 30 gallon enclosure?
How tall?
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse 16in
@@amandaesposito02 I would go with a 75 watt on that myself.
Great info,. i like the idea about the thermostat, i usually put on the basking rock. i rent a room and sometimes i open my big windows and sometimes i do not depending on the weather. do you think putting on the size like you do will affect those changes????
Yes putting it on the side might affect those changes. As always you may have to play around with it
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse the weather here in Oxnard California can change from one day to another. even tho we are in Des some days are been around 80 degrees an some days around 60. whats the best solutions about that ?
@@reginojacobo1050 is this room temps as well?
yes
Does it really matter the Watts? just wondering because i have an 100 for my gecko
As long as you get the right temps with the wattage then it’s good. That’s why wattage matters. Just to get the right temps
NO HEAT AT NIGHT?! I just got my first leo a few months ago and made my own substrate mix. Controversial opinion there, friend!
If you provide rocks and wood it will keep the heat absorbed and will be released throughout the night. As long as temps don’t get below 60f they are totally fine. In the wild they experience winter temps right now is 41f. For almost 20 years keeping reptiles I havnet used heat at night except for two enclosures of reptiles that like extreme hot temps. All animals perfectly fine.
Good to know!
do I remove my heat Matt I have and use only heat lamp? Right now im using both
Yeah I only use the heat lamps
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse how much watts should it be for a 48x13x21?
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse In house temperature of 70 average
What if your incandescent heat bulb advertises that it radiates UVB? Is that just deceptive marketing?
The only one that would would be a mercury vapor bulb which I don’t recommend
@@ChiefSweetsUniverseThanks! I was worried that my heat bulb would not have high enough levels of UVB (or any at all) so last night I bought a Shadedweller light. I like it so far!
Hey im getting leopard gecko soon and i got a helogen minibulb 25w and we put cage and wen we turn on the night time 2 test it before we get geko it get up 2 102f where the lights pointing at
Very good testing it. How big is the tank?
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse 36×18×12 I had the night light red mini halogen bulb for 1 hr and in the where I had the hot side its 102f is that ok or to much
@@Shadowkinggod1 I would see how hot it gets after 6-9 hours and make sure it doesn’t get higher than 102f
@@ChiefSweetsUniverse after all night it only still 100 at certain spot but it directly under the light so maby that's why
Someone told me that dual heating lamp is dangerous because it will burn them.
Idk who said that but I’ve never heard it before and I’ve been in the hobby for 20 years 😂 but myth have been using them forever never had a issue
Bro mute out the crickets
how tf u mute out crickets? grow up, u can barely hear them