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GarterPython
03-05-12, 04:50 PM
I finally got some live plants in my Crested Gecko tank. There is a Bromeliad or Air plant and a Spider Plant. I also have a question and of course PICTURES! My question is with the plants in there do you have to have a uv bulb? And here are the pictures! Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics.
BarelyBreathing
03-05-12, 04:53 PM
It looks great!

Yes, I recommend having 12 hours of UV-B exposure for the plants. A 5.0 will suffice. Remember, UV-B bulbs need to be replaced ever six months, even if they are still emitting light.
GarterPython
03-05-12, 04:59 PM
Do they need it because I don't have one right now! Crap!!!!!!!!!!!
Gungirl
03-05-12, 05:03 PM
Get one asap.. I am sure a few days will not harm it.
GarterPython
03-05-12, 05:05 PM
KK thanks! I am so mad! I didn't think you needed one!! Call me stupid! I guess I am going to have to use my savings money that I was saving for my snake!
BarelyBreathing
03-05-12, 05:05 PM
The spider plants do. The air plants and bromeliads naturally don't get a lot of light, so ambient light from a window will work (remember, never put your enclosure in direct sunlight, you will cook your plants and animals).
GarterPython
03-05-12, 05:07 PM
Thats actually good Barelybreathing because then I can just take out the Spider Plant. It seemed kind of squished in there anyway! All I really care about is the air plant!
alessia55
03-05-12, 06:05 PM
Wow, great set up! Nicely done. That's going to be one happy gecko ;)
GarterPython
03-05-12, 07:29 PM
Thanks! I hope he's happy!