hi,
I tried to get a 20 long for my leopard gecko, but the only thing I can get on freecycle is a 30 gallon (may be high). I am worried that is will be too high for him. I wanted extra space for him and I was hoping for a 20L. I have someone who has 9they think) is a 30 with a light and screened lid for me so I CAN"T COMPLAIN! It was used for acouple iguanas...so I guess my question is:

would a 10-20 gallon Under Tank Heater still work...with my lighting...and I get an estra light fixture...I am hoping I can get the right temps. I could get a biggeruth and use this one for my crab tank so I guess that would be good. They are just expensive. let me know if I will need a bigger Under Tank Heater for him.

Also, I have some driftwood as climbing/hiding decorations...so would that be safe to use for my little gecko. It is from a lake and I washed and baked them. Thanks!

Teh 30 gl will be fine for the gecko. I would go a size bigger on the Under Tank Heater or you can just use a human heat pad, I use them and many others here do also.

As long as you washed and baked the wood it will work in your tank.

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:D I'm smiling because I have no idea whats going on!

thanks. I would use the human heating pad, but it has auto off and it wouldn't work like the Under Tank Heater. Thanks. I will get the size bigger for him ad I can use the one I have for my crabs! It will work perfectly! Thanks

I hate those auto shut off heat pads! It's getting harder and harder to find the old fire hazard type ones. If I find a place that sells them I might have to buy up the whole lot. It seems like the newer heat pads don't get as hot either. I get really excited when I find heat pads at value village that are green and orange with hippie flowers on them, those are the best!

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a 30 will double your floor space for your Leo, worry not about altitude it makes absolutely no difference to your leo.

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You can still get the old style of heating pad at Walmart for around $12.

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Yes I would get a larger heat pad. Alway could turn the tank on its sid, much more room. just need to mod it a bit

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thanks guys and gals! the best part is it is free! well, I use to have a hippie orange heat pad but it died recently =( bummer I know...and I couldn't find the old style at this walmart. anyway I wouldn't know where to start by putting the cage on its side. It is a good idea..so I will have to brainstorm =) I guess it depends on the top (or side depending how you look at it screen

30 on its side = 576 sq in

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2.2.0 U. Phantasticus
0.0.3 D. Auratus
0.0.2 D. Azureus
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0.1.0 Ratterrier
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on its side like this, but not like this, the other side. Contact local glass/mirror shop the pieces should cost about 10 bucks.

http://www.brianstropicals.com/building.html

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5.9.3 Leopard geckos
2.2.0 U. Phantasticus
0.0.3 D. Auratus
0.0.2 D. Azureus
0.1.0 Homosapians
0.1.0 Ratterrier
0.0.0 Cats!!! (We're Dog & Lizard People)
http://home.comcast.net/~tha3rdman