Alright so long story short, I now know why people don't like hex tanks when compared to normal rectangular tanks. After I re-homed my angels I considered trying a crayfish or maybe a couple of African Clawed frogs but I think I want to give reptiles a shot. My tank dimensions are: 21" height, 20" depth, 16" wide.
I did some research and it seems like the best beginner reptiles are either leopard geckos or crested geckos. Both have pros and cons so I don't know which one to choose for my first lizard.
My questions:
1) Can I use slate/ceramic tile as a substrate? I've seen it done with beardies and leopards but can't find anything on crested geckos. I want the tank to be easy to clean while looking nice so I don't want to use soil, repticarpet, or paper towels.
2) Do they need a special kind of light a heat lamp or UV, or will a normal desk lamp make due?
3) What kind of live plants can I put in the tank? I'd like some kind of vine for the sides and something to make the tank look more attractive.
Thanks.
I did some research and it seems like the best beginner reptiles are either leopard geckos or crested geckos. Both have pros and cons so I don't know which one to choose for my first lizard.
My questions:
1) Can I use slate/ceramic tile as a substrate? I've seen it done with beardies and leopards but can't find anything on crested geckos. I want the tank to be easy to clean while looking nice so I don't want to use soil, repticarpet, or paper towels.
2) Do they need a special kind of light a heat lamp or UV, or will a normal desk lamp make due?
3) What kind of live plants can I put in the tank? I'd like some kind of vine for the sides and something to make the tank look more attractive.
Thanks.