jpstodwftexas: 48x24x18 Custom Leopard Gecko Naturalistic Vivarium

jpstodwftexas · #1 10-28-2011, 06:58 PM

I recently came across a glass enclosure the original owner used for Hermit Crabs on craigslist.

I am gonna be using it for my leopard Gecko.

It Measures 48Lx24Wx12H.
Several Seams are loose but no big deal as it does not need to be waterproof. Will Reseal the seam anyways

It is open top so I will need to build an Enclosure top to hold lights and keep cats out.

Will Build a New Base as the previous owners built it to sit on a coffee Table.
I want it up higher fore more of a Viewing level anyways.

Ozymandias · #2 10-28-2011, 07:56 PM

sounds like a good project, how much did you get the tank for? also thats one massive tank hermit crabs lol though it should make a good tank for a leos

jpstodwftexas · #3 10-28-2011, 09:06 PM

I gave $30

Ozymandias · #4 10-28-2011, 09:17 PM

not bad

jpstodwftexas · #5 11-27-2011, 10:22 PM

Sorry been busy with life..

I finally got around to picking up some rocks and laying them out. More are drying outside.

Still trying to decide what type of base to make and how to do a top.

Not ready to put sand in it yet...Cats sleep in it..don't want it be a litter box.

Melissa · #6 11-29-2011, 04:53 PM

Looks like Leopard geckos would enjoy this set-up.
I like how you have different climbing or resting levels, etc.
Thanks for sharing. Good luck with the top.

Melissa

jpstodwftexas · #7 11-29-2011, 09:21 PM

thank you

jpstodwftexas · #8 12-25-2011, 12:39 AM

Finally got around to working on it More..

Got a 48x24 piece of MDF for a Temporary..To Keep the Cats out and the Gecko in.

Placed most of the Rocks in Where I wanted them and Put in the Stumps.
Spread a thin Layer of Play Sand on the Bottom.

And Placed "Kitra" into the Tank..

and she Began exploring right away

Top View from The Front of Vivarium

She Made me a little Nervous...Was Hoping she was not a Olympic High Jumper

She Has Spotted Something

The Back Entrance to her new cave

A Hideous View of the Temporary Lid on and the hopefully Replace Coffee Table Base..Secured in Place to keep the Cats out and the Gecko in

A Quick peek out the front of the Cave before going back inside for a Nap

A Few More Rocks to add and Maybe some rearranging of Items. Next Big Task is the Base and a Better Nicer Top

deem · #9 01-02-2012, 11:37 AM

Looks cool

littlecloudbeast · #10 01-09-2012, 05:11 PM

I've seen bigger for hermit crabs (my sister is a fanatic- she has a 55 gallon- the dimensions are roughly 48x16x24? just guessing- It's a 55g she got on craigslist.) Anyway, that isn't what we're talking about. The enclosure- are you worried about impaction? Either way, tank looks really nice and your gecko is soo pretty!