I have this vivarium and I’m planning on keeping a couple of dart frogs. It’s no small than the Exo Terra tanks people use for frogs. I don’t have the undersubstrate heater on at all. Fully bio active and has been set up for almost two months. Planning on getting frogs in October/early November. The price is high, but I wanted something that looked smart and needed very little input from me. Having kept marine fish for most of my life, I wanted something straight forward. This gives me what I want and I’m lucky enough to be able to get one. Others will disagree but if I like it, that’s all that matters I guess.

The first invert that came to mind (before you even mentioned it) was a millipede :) It would do great in this environment Something else that could be cool would be an Asian Forest scorpion - they get quite big, like high humidity and don’t possess a medically significant venom :)

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

ooo cool, to be honest I think I'd be more comfortable with a millipede haha, but that is good to know :)

For the enclosure you could get some kind of snail. Maybe not a Giant african land snail but I've had a milk snail with live plants in a bioactive 5 gallon enclosure for 2 years now. You could maybe try some kind of fancy species of roach like some domino roaches but they nymphs might escape form then vent holes.

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Oh gosh I feel like snails would eat all my plants haha

I think that's so cool seeing technology advances to help out with reptile keeping

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think there's still a few bits of tech I would change, but so far its working really well for my plants :)

You are such a great creator. Thank you so much for spreading all the much needed info that you do.

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you :D

The tank looks amazing with the plants and cork bark - I think it would look great with some isopods, millipedes, and maybe some snails moving around the substrate and scenery. I admire your perseverance and artistic flair and would love to see an update in a month or two. :)

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The baby's tears plant is already starting to spread around the cork, slowly but surely I think my natural, planted carpet is coming along haha

Fossorial Tarantula would be perfect possibly an H. gigas they even have been known to swim and do well in a moisture dependent environment

@BlueAnoli

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t recommend any Old World T for someone who has no experience with tarantulas yet :)

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm still in my jumping spider phase :') but thank you for the suggestion :)

@Leepbby

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlueAnoli did not know the op did not have Ts or I would not have suggested it. But would be a nice setup for someone experienced just the same.

@Leepbby

2 жыл бұрын

@@leopardgeckotalk completely understandable... Good luck I'm sure you will find something perfect for you to add to the enclosure. 🤗🤗🤗

U could add a ✨praying mantis✨👌🌸

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

I have seen that suggested a few times, I'll certainly look into it, thanks :)

Early 32 DAYS till i get my leopard gecko I’m super excited you’ve helped me sooo much thank yo

@nikolafingas1655

2 жыл бұрын

They are honestly a great pet can’t recommend them enough if your looking for a easy, low maintenance animal, that doesn’t require much attention compared to a dog or a horse If you have any questions or need any advice I’m always happy to help, remember to do research which I’m sure you have ❤️

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Wooo good luck!

@nclewis333

2 жыл бұрын

@@leopardgeckotalk What should i name him or her. If it’s a boy i was thinking Morty from Rick and morty but what about a girl?

A tarantula would be perfect in that tank !!! So cool

@Artsyanimal

2 жыл бұрын

With the exception of the lid.... That's dangerous for any animal

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the lid kind of scares me haha

that tank looks awesome

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :D

Would be cool if you put your own thermometer/hygrometer in there to see if it is actually maintaining the temps/rh that it says it is ^^ Maybe you're already doing this hehe. Looking forward to seeing how it fares after a while!

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah according to the app it is reaching the set amounts, but you never know, I could always test it haha Thanks :D

No idea why this tank is so small, I don’t see the point of having a fancy automated tank if you can’t even put a reptile or amphibian in there (Sure, inverts are cool but I thought this tank was marketed for reptile people) Edit: I was wrong, there are a few small species that could utilize the tank

@sian8322

2 жыл бұрын

Technically it's big enough for a few Lizard, Gecko and Snake species. The problem is if they climb they WILL get burnt on the bulb and if they dig (usually a cooling response) then they're going to get hot from the under-substrate heater. You need something that won't dig or climb and is in the size requirement..... a reptile fitting those requirements is non existent. An Invert would be able to dig as it thermoregulates itself and won't be messed up by the heat underneath.

@AG-wf4mu

2 жыл бұрын

Big enough for small reptiles and amphibians (poison arrow frogs etc)

@hazelgrunts

2 жыл бұрын

@@sian8322 Yeah you’re right, that’s what I was getting at (Just worded it poorly)

@hazelgrunts

2 жыл бұрын

@@AG-wf4mu yeah you’re right that thumbnail dart frogs could probably work, although I can’t think of any reptile that would be okay in there (Reptiles that small generally either dig lots or climb lots, and that isn’t good when the setup requires the animal to stay at substrate level due to how the heating is set up)

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Totally understand. It's very expensive, and quite small. I feel like it's maybe marketed towards people who want a small display tank for maybe inverts. I personally wouldn't put a reptile in here. But hey Oase sent it to me, and I said I'd give it a go at planting lol

Asian forest scorpion 🦂 👌

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a tad scared of scorpions, ngl :') but thanks for the suggestion

@ruton22

2 жыл бұрын

@@leopardgeckotalk no problem am sure you will make a great choice of invert

Hi leopard geko I am a big fan of what you do and hope you never stop if I did not watch you I won't have my leopard gecko thank you 😊

@fingerboardfish14

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

aw thanks so much! :)

Awesome

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :D

Scolopendra gigantea!!!! It just screams scolopendra!

@hylaarborea1090

2 жыл бұрын

OR a millipede

The planting etc looks too good to now have something living in there!

I’ve got giant olive millipedes. They love to climb and they need high humidity. They’d be ideal. I got mine from Bitey Things. They have a great choice of millipedes.

i think you should add somebody there!!!

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

somebody?

I think millipedes are the way to go. Maybe cohab with some cool isopods

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah seems to be the best bet, thanks! :)

Please add dart frogs.

Snails, millipedes or centipedes would be you best bet in my opinion!

awesome vid

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :D

You could get some sort of spider, I know that some of them like humidity and to burrow.

Since o one's mentioned it, I would consider getting a vinegaroon. They burrow, love humidity, and won't bother your plants. Also, unlike scorpions, they are handleable.

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Just had to google that one, wow, it's a tad terrifying I must admit, but thank you for the suggestion :)

GIANT AFRICAN TRAIN MILLIPEDE - the hardly ever breed and I have only had one or two baby’s from them in 2 years - they are quite big but super cute and cool

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

I will definitely look into it, thanks!

I wonder if you could do frogs?

Hi I was wondering if you know any reptile expos in the UK ?

@chrisbaldwin2954

2 жыл бұрын

I.H.S show 4th sep In manchester

the begonia can be topped off to prevent legging

first! love your videos

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :D

@milogecko

2 жыл бұрын

@@leopardgeckotalk you’re welcome! ☺️☺️

Your videos are always so helpful but I have a quick question? My Leos humidity is 60% and doesn’t seem to go down we have a rice sock in it right now and are getting a dehumidifier soon…?

@nightinggale6470

2 жыл бұрын

60% is fine. It’s on the higher end of okay, but still okay. Their humidity should be between 35-65%. Make sure your hygrometer is digital, not analog.

A scorpion in the Heterometrus genus may be a consideration, they won't eat the plants and could do well in a bioactive and high humidity environment.

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Ah interesting, thanks for the suggestions :)

👍

hey do you have some handling tips I got my female leopard gecko 2 weeks ago she’s 3 months old and every time i try to pick up her up she wags her tail and i haven’t been able to hold her yet thanks ! 😁

Random question, we are getting a created gecko in a few months, and I’m trying to plan literally everything. I have a friend who said when we go on vacations she would keep him at her home. Is it ok to put it in a smaller tank for a week? I plan to have a larger tank for him, but that’s not going to be easy to load up and take to my friends home, so I was thinking I would put it in a smaller tank for the week.

@nightinggale6470

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a smaller tank for a week is fine. Or your friend could come over to your house every day to care for them.

Rebecca would you consider a praying mantis?

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

I would, but I worry they'll get overpowered by the misters 🙈

Hi

Was this a freebie from Oase? I can't see anyone actually spending this much on one of these.

A tomato frog

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure its big enough.

Chinese Praying mantis, they are very easy to get a hold of and eat insects not plants.

I really like this tank would be better if they had the front opening option. Definitely needs work on the lid it scares me to think what would happen if it caved in on any animal. But this tank would be awesome for a crested gecko imo or any humidity loving animal. I do find it janky they want you to buy their water for the rain/fog system as I don't understand what makes their water better vs distilled water, sounds kinda scammy to me honestly kinds like pet stores selling Beta water or dog water

@sian8322

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the Light would burn a cresty

@fireman8995

2 жыл бұрын

@@sian8322 oh shoot forgot about that. I'd think you can change out the light for a diffent one

@sian8322

2 жыл бұрын

@@fireman8995 unfortunately it's not necessarily the light that's the problem... I mean it is but for different reasons. The problem with burning is because the light is exposed, you'd have to literally drill a light guard into the lid (with all those wires and electrical stuffs) to keep it safe.

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think the tank is a bit small for a crestie and to be honest I worry about about it getting on the lid and too close to the lamps and heaters. I think for now I will stick to plants and maybe an invert species.

@fireman8995

2 жыл бұрын

@@leopardgeckotalk ah definitely my mistake I honestly wasn't thinking about all that but the thought of an app controlled tank is cool maybe one day we can get a crestie safe tank like that

Rhino beetle! No one knows about them

Get a tarantula or

11th comment and uh fart

Shite tank, put it outside for the bin men to come and find it a new forever home. nice decorated tho not knocking you just this tank

@spykoexotic6701

2 жыл бұрын

I dont think i'd go so far as to call it a shite tank, i think this represents what the reptile hobby could evolve into in the coming years. Tanks that come in built with heaters, lighting, thermostats and humidifiers all controlled from a phone. It is very much like a smart house. This tank however has come too early and has too many kinks going on with the design to make it worth it, especially for its price. Worthy purchase? No, but if you get it for free i wouldn't say to chuck it out.

@ian52296

2 жыл бұрын

@@spykoexotic6701 so you think it's shit too

@spykoexotic6701

2 жыл бұрын

@@ian52296 i've worked professionaly with many, many brands of tanks, from DIY vivs and aquariums to most of the big brands and custom work. This is not even close to the worst tank i've worked with and it is definately not something to chuck to the sidewalk. What the company are trying to do is exciting and they deserve credit for trying to innovate the herp keeping hobby to new lengths. With a few years this may become refined and better in price.

@ian52296

2 жыл бұрын

@@spykoexotic6701 so if the lid fell like that onto one of your animals you would be happy? It's not a safe tank therefore it belongs in the bin just because something has the right idea dosent make it practical. It's shit and isn't worth the money you said it yourself. I wouldn't put a animal in this tank would you? I'm not saying the idea is bad because it's not I have 8 geckos and having something like this that works would be great but if for whatever reason that lid was to fall by my mistake of picking it up the wrong way or by its self it would kill whatever is in there if it was underneath don't you agree? It's not safe so that's why it's shit not the price or the idea. It shouldn't be on the market like that sorry if that upsets you. That's my option and it would definitely 100% be in the bin.

@spykoexotic6701

2 жыл бұрын

@@ian52296 the only reason that happened in the last video was because she was not expecting that design, it was weird. I would not expect her to drop the lid anymore nor did it seem she ever did after. No matter what your opinion is on the product you need to understand that this is still one of the first indicators of what we could have in the modern time. Just discounting it and chucking it in the bin is a disservice to the hobby and we wont progress if new things trying to push the limits just gets immediately shunted. You can keep going howeverbyou want tho but the prospects of self contained and managing systems that have inbuilt whatever you need is awesome. Think about if UVB and good heating became inbuilt into tanks? How much better the lives of new reptiles would be if shops sold those instead of shitty starter kits.

Why the dollar signs in the thumbnails you are British this channel became so americanised and so far from what it started out as I don’t recognise you now

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

like 80%+ of my audience are American. It's just a thumbnail. I feel like if you put £ sign in it, people don't know what it is.