Is this tank suitable for a pair of p. guimbeaui?

[wacco]

I just purchased a pair of p guimbeaui at the LA reptile show a couple days ago and the male has been stressed out. It's only been a few days but he's been dark for the most part since I put him in the tank. I'm not sure if I should separate him, it's because he doesn't have enough hiding spots, or he's just getting used to the new tank.

My tank is 67 gallon 36x24x18 tank. It has lots of live plants, vines and wood. I don't like the look of bamboo and want the tank to look natural. If I have to I can put bamboo if that will help him or add a magnatural cave for him.

The tank is at 80-83F with 3 basking puck lights that range from 85-95F. It has LED lighting and a UVB basking lamp. the humidity is at 60-70.

I want them to thrive and any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I have experience in dart frogs, various geckos, anoles, chameleons, and various other reptiles.

Picture of male now.


Thank you



Here are some pictures of the geckos.

edit: the pictures that uploaded are horrible. Click on the link below for better pictures
https://pguimbeaui.shutterfly.com/pictures/18#18

 

[mkschaefer]

They look nice. The enclosure size is good. I only provide 1-2 sections of bamboo so the female has a recess to lay eggs in, but they often lay on the glass, in plants, or in cork. I now prefer, as you do, to have little to no bamboo. You could use more horizontal or slanted branches or cork. I like to cut branches and arrange them vertically as well as horizontally. I would leave them alone for a bit. The male appears as if he needs to grow more. If they are together, they may be stressing each other out. I prefer to pair the females at 2-3 years old. Males are usually a good size at 1.5 years, but continue to grow and are much larger than the females.

 

[mkschaefer]

The humidity is within range, but I would substitute the lighting. I think it is important to have excellent overhead lighting as well as ambient lighting in the room. I personally think it looks dim, but the UV lighting is a wise choice. I allow day temperatures to reach 30-32C, roughly 86-89F, during the day in my facility, but cool things down with fans, which actually simulates their natural environment. I would not use three puck lights. What are the temperatures in the room? I like to use T5HO for Phelsuma and guimbeaui are one of the species most affected by quality lighting. You have an excellent start to an enclosure!

 

[wacco]

Thanks for the input!

The male is doing much better today. I saw them hanging out next to each other tonight and he has started to get back to his normal color. I paid a pretty penny for them so I may have freaked my self out before letting them acclimate to the new tank.

I do have 25 watt LED lighting that is for a planted aquarium tank. It has a PAR of 60 at 24".
Its Finnex Planted+ 24/7 24" that I got from Amazon. I was contemplating getting another one.
I used 3 pucks to try to get temp up in the tank, with out the puck lighting the tank was around 77-80 at the hottest. I will reduce the puck lighting to 1 basking spot and see how they react. The room temperature is is around 76 degrees. At night the tank cools down to 76-77.

Ill keep you updated!

Ill keep you updated.

 

[wacco]

Here are some updated pictures