gecko tank setup

Why isn't your heat lamp on the cover?? Just wondering.

putting a heat lamp on the side heats the tank better...but its not a very good idea..

Nope.. It's almost as bad as sitting your reptile's tank i direct sunlight.

well its not as bad as that, the sun is 10,000 times more powerful, that lamp would easily overheat that tank to about 92-97*f if its over 60watts..

I hope he has some kind of therm to check the temps in that tank...w/ a lamp like that AND a heat pad it might be very hot in there.

Yes, that wouldn't be too good.

I use a 40 watt white light on the screen on one side in the daytime. Along with a small heat pad that is also on at night. I put the red bulb in a seperate unshaded lamp fixture so I can view all my lizards at night. This seems to work well.

Roxy that sounds alot like what I do....except I use a moonglow rather then a redlight for night veiw...but different bulb same purpose;)...I do use a red bulb in my corn snakes enclosure though.

While we are asking questions about the setup, that isnt walnut shell in there is it? Please say no.

It's not walnut, it's repti-sand. Also I moved the lamp (40 watt) to the top. The geckos were on this same substrate for quite a while. I just got them and haven't changed it so far. They seem to be doing ok, they dont eat it or anything. I may use the tile idea that someone posted in the forums.

I hope you switch them! I know you have more then likely heard this before, but why take a risk of impaction? I have seen countless posts that read.. "I should have listened...". Just suggesting this to you. Tile would be an awesome idea, holds heat well AND looks natural! Good luck! :)