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OK. We built an enclosure for our Leo's. My son didn't like the typical "rack" unit because it looked like a warehouse. But more space is needed because he's up to 4 adults (...plus 2 more comming from Crested Gecko any day!!) 4 sub adults, 11 hatchlings and 9 more cooking! It is 14" deep X 36" long X 14" high. Once we decide if we are happy it will be one of many ...they are designed to stack on top of each other. It has a self/ledge to add floor space. We are planning on housing 3-4 females in it. It will have flex-watt heat and is nearly complete but we've run into a problem! We can decide how to add a light.(more for our viewing then for them...blue or red) We want something low profile so they can get near it and get hurt but not to bright so they aren't offended by it. Has anyone ever used 3 or 4 LED strips or have any suggestions???
 
I have not used the LED's. Depending on where you can locate the light. I have used undercabinet flourescents before.

Note: I am not referring to any type of halogen. They can and will also put off a fair amount of heat.
 
ItsAHausFull said:
OK. We built an enclosure for our Leo's. My son didn't like the typical "rack" unit because it looked like a warehouse. But more space is needed because he's up to 4 adults (...plus 2 more comming from Crested Gecko any day!!) 4 sub adults, 11 hatchlings and 9 more cooking! It is 14" deep X 36" long X 14" high. Once we decide if we are happy it will be one of many ...they are designed to stack on top of each other. It has a self/ledge to add floor space. We are planning on housing 3-4 females in it. It will have flex-watt heat and is nearly complete but we've run into a problem! We can decide how to add a light.(more for our viewing then for them...blue or red) We want something low profile so they can get near it and get hurt but not to bright so they aren't offended by it. Has anyone ever used 3 or 4 LED strips or have any suggestions???
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I have installed LED strips in various applications, including a showerhead unit that had mood lighting. The plumber didnt want to do it so I had to... but I digress. LED's seem like they would be a good choice, keep in mind that they are VERY bright; some sort of diffuser might be in order. They do "burn" cool and cost alm ost nothing to operate though.
 
I too had a group type enclosure and had to abandon it because when one of the gex gets sick you have to empty and disinfect the enclosure and it is a pain in the A$$. I had to revert to the rack sweater box system like the pro's use. I guess there is a reason that they use them.......here are some pics.....http://photobucket.com/albums/y99/brianklein/

Good luck!
 
brianklein said:
I too had a group type enclosure and had to abandon it because when one of the gex gets sick you have to empty and disinfect the enclosure and it is a pain in the A$$. I had to revert to the rack sweater box system like the pro's use. I guess there is a reason that they use them.......here are some pics.....http://photobucket.com/albums/y99/brianklein/

Good luck!
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Even when using a rack system, if a gecko gets sick, you still have to empty and clean/disinfect the whole rack. Just because they are in seperate bins, that doesn't stop the germs from getting to the other geckos
 
Dangit! I may need to talk to you some more, USAGEX......I am trying to make this gex thing my fulltime job and am having a rough time controlling things like fruit flies etc.....I may need some professional advice:) I am at work now but might shoot you a message later today to pick your brain if you don't mind.....
Good day all,
 
brianklein said:
Dangit! I may need to talk to you some more, USAGEX......I am trying to make this gex thing my fulltime job and am having a rough time controlling things like fruit flies etc.....I may need some professional advice:) I am at work now but might shoot you a message later today to pick your brain if you don't mind.....
Good day all,
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NP.. :)
 
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