Getting a Garg

[Scarygirl]

So I'm planning on getting a gargoyle gecko at Repticon at the end of the month and I have a few questions. I plan on getting a juvenile garg and I found a 12x12x18 10 gal tank at Petco. Is that an okay size for a juvenile? I read a care sheet that said its okay, but I should switch to a 29 gal tank as they grow.

Also I'm confused about lighting. What do I need for lighting?

I want to have everything ready before I pick one up.

Help is much appreciated

 

[Scarygirl]

Also, what should I use for heat and maintaining temps?

 

[acpart]

I'm keeping a new 18 gram juvenile in a 12x12x18 with no problems. If it's significantly smaller, you should probably start with a 6qt tub. Ask the breeder what s/he recommends.
In my opinion, the only reason you need lighting is if you have real plants in the enclosure.
As far as heating/cooling go, I feel that if your house is at a comfortable room temperature for humans all year round, there's no need for heating. If your house will be below the low 60's in the winter, you could put a heat pad on one of the sides on the outside. If your house gets very hot in the summer, you could put an ice pack in the cage on hot days.

Aliza

 

[Scarygirl]

I'm keeping a new 18 gram juvenile in a 12x12x18 with no problems. If it's significantly smaller, you should probably start with a 6qt tub. Ask the breeder what s/he recommends.
In my opinion, the only reason you need lighting is if you have real plants in the enclosure.
As far as heating/cooling go, I feel that if your house is at a comfortable room temperature for humans all year round, there's no need for heating. If your house will be below the low 60's in the winter, you could put a heat pad on one of the sides on the outside. If your house gets very hot in the summer, you could put an ice pack in the cage on hot days.

Aliza

I can probably use fans and heaters to keep my room warm. I have a leo and I use a oscillating floor fan to cool my room in the summer and a heater in the winter since it gets hot and cold in my room during the summer and winter months.

 

[Pissykrissy3]

I know this is a late response, but could someone specify how warm it should get in the Garg's environment?

 

[Mohkia]

I keep mine in the upper 70's in the summer and lower 70's in the winter. Gargs are okay up to 85 if you have to though. Summers are really hot here and the tanks ocassionally have gotten up to 82 with no negative side affects. Just make sure you monitor the humidity and if it drops below 50% give it a mist.

 

[Pissykrissy3]

I keep mine in the upper 70's in the summer and lower 70's in the winter. Gargs are okay up to 85 if you have to though. Summers are really hot here and the tanks ocassionally have gotten up to 82 with no negative side affects. Just make sure you monitor the humidity and if it drops below 50% give it a mist.

Thanks! This is coming from a former Leo owner, so it's odd to not have heating for the tank. So the only thing I really have to worry about is misting regularly?

 

[Mohkia]

as far as temp and humidity yeah. Unless you want to do live plants and then you will have to worry about getting a light for the plants.

 

[Scarygirl]

I've read between 69F and 85F and 68F and 85F. I also read that you should mist twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.