Glass behavior and advice?

[geako_049]

Hello,

Brand new to the forums and a brand new Phelsuma grandis owner! I am in the process of setting up a bioactive vivarium for my grandis. As it is being built I have it in a well ventilated aquarium now which I believe has everything is needs: UVB, mistking, hot spot of around 95 degrees Fahrenheit, a dish of Repashy Crested Gecko food, and it seems to eat crickets and butterworms well but...

I always notice the gecko on the glass and never on the branches/foliage I give it. What does this mean? To me it seems odd that it spends so much time on the glass and not on the provided cover. Is this normal or does this mean something? I have attached pics of my set up for it and of it on the glass. What do you think?

Also, I have a background in panther chameleons, aquatic frogs and treefrogs, but this is my first time owning a gecko. Any general advice, tips, or warnings would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Teddy from Alaska

 

[harlemgecko]

Those are vertical perches. Phelsuma and really all day geckos like to be up against the glass but to answer your question if you want to see him more on your landscape. Put some horizontal and diagnal perches as well

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Welcome aboard, Teddy!

Diagonally placed bamboo makes great perches. A horizontal perch can be made by sticking suction cups in the ends of the bamboo. Then you won't need to silicone it to the sides.

What type of UVB lighting have you? How tall is your enclosure?