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Leopard gecko tank build

#1 Post by Digigunk »

:attn: I’ve been researching leopard gecko tank builds for the pass few weeks :attn:

Finally started buying materials !!

Things to come:
:lol: Bio active isopods helping clean the tank!
:cool: Airplants and live succulents being strategically placed in hot and cool side areas for gecko /plant cohabitation
:tongue: Cork bark background to make gecky feel at home and super cool looking

Photos to come!!

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#2 Post by uhpkkim »

For a hot second there I couldn't figure out what a "leopard gecko tank" was and I thought you were talking about building an armored battle vehicle for the geckos to defeat their enemies with :woah:

I'm excited for progress updates though! Sounds really cool!

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#3 Post by theotonic »

ooo hell ya Digigeck that's a super cool and rewarding project, i've always wanted leopard gecs myself :eyes: :glad: excited to hear how it goes. my mom had one when i was a kid, she had a crazy appetite that made her big fat tail larger than the rest of her body (even when she wasn't hibernating). idk if that is a good thing, but Gracie lived to be really really old and died the day b4 my sister was born. much to think about.

i'm sure you are doing plenty of research, but Gracie taught me 2 things: first: give gecky more than one cave/hiding spot if space allows, they like to have options (shelter w lil windows, Total Darkness cave, small spaces or bigger ones)! second: be careful w worm size if the gecku is juvenile or just small, they love worm so much they won't notice or care that their body physically can't accommodate big worm!

good luck and happy gecking! 🦎
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#4 Post by Digigunk »

! Yess I will be providing three hides I have been reading about the need for a warm hide, cold hide and a moist shedding hide!

I also read the rule of thumb for gecky feeding is the bug should be no bigger than the space between the eyes!

Good to know Gracie lived a full life :)

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#5 Post by Digigunk »

uhpkkim wrote: Fri Dec 24, 2021 5:55 pm For a hot second there I couldn't figure out what a "leopard gecko tank" was and I thought you were talking about building an armored battle vehicle for the geckos to defeat their enemies with :woah:

I'm excited for progress updates though! Sounds really cool!
Leopard gecko tank sounds like a fun class to play in an rpg. I should probably draw it and get back to you

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#6 Post by Digigunk »

:lizard: :star: :heart:

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:lizard: Looks like :frog: in my tank picture.. but maybe that’s cause lizards sitting up look like frogs lmao
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#7 Post by uhpkkim »

:lizard: :lizard: :lizard: :lizard: :lizard:
TANK TANK TANK
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#8 Post by beebot »

dude! love seeing these illustrations :eyes: :lizard: :heart:
can't wait for future updates :woah:

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#9 Post by theotonic »

oh Digital Gecgunk i love this visualization, now u gotta make an actual armored tank hide for your lil guy to hang out in
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#10 Post by Digigunk »

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Spray foam and corkbark
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Aquarium safe silicone and coconut fibers added to cover spray foam
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Farther away photo for size reference

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#11 Post by Digigunk »

theotonic wrote: Fri Dec 31, 2021 12:57 pm oh Digital Gecgunk i love this visualization, now u gotta make an actual armored tank hide for your lil guy to hang out in
That’s a funny idea ! Perhaps down the line so much more work to get the actual Gecku inhabiting!

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#12 Post by Digigunk »

:attn: Beware of bugs!!! :attn: If u scroll down there will be Isopods eating a vegetable (fun fact: isopods are actually crustaceans!)


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Once the isopods are settled and the plants are settled. I will add two more hides and a few more touches and the leopard gecko will be ready to join in!! :lizard:
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