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[offthewallgeckos]

So im sure you guys have all answered the questions 1000000 times, but here again is another US noob who needs reliable help from experts. ive had a Bearded dragon for over a year, and i figured its time for me to branch out. question 1! can a dart frog (Dendrobates tinctorius 'Azureus') and 1 giant day gecko live together? I know the temps for day geckos are a bit higher. Im thinking about a 20 gallon vert viv? Question 2! i plan to buy a 20 gallon tank at the petco $ per gallon sale, and by various ways convert it into a vert viv. Problem is, Giants need UVB, and glass filters UVB as you all know. How can i overcome this problem? Finally, can someone point me toward good books about giant day geckos? As an aside, this is advance planning for next years christmas present, so i am in no hurry whatsoever. i like to take my time and do my homework when buying any new pet. An advice/links on building vert vivs would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, y'all

 

[acpart]

I would recommend Day Geckos in Captivity by Leann and Greg Christenson which doesn't have much specific info about giant day geckos, but does have a lot about lighting, set-up and feeding. I have a feeling that even vertical, a 20 long will be too small for an adult giant day gecko. I'd recommend you break down and get a good sized Exo-terra or Zoo-med front opening with screen top (or something equivalent). Can't comment on frogs with giant day geckos.

Aliza

 

[offthewallgeckos]

Great! that book has been recommended to me several times. heres my concern. to get a large enough viv from like exo terra or zoo med, im spending upwards of 150 or more. or i can build a vert out of a 40 gallon breeder or even a 35 gallon. still not sure how to overcome the glass/UBV problem :/

 

[Aimless]

buy an exo terra that is used. I have several quite large exos that I've gotten for a song, it just takes the time to look and then you have to thoroughly disinfect.