Lighting

Questions and topics answered on this page:

  • Do leopard geckos need UV?

  • Can albinos leopard geckos have UV?

  • What UV and LED lamps do I use?

  • Supplementing and lighting schedule.

  • Reasons why your leopard gecko isn’t using its UV.

  • A general overview of reptile lighting.

Do leopard geckos need UV?

I created this video back in 2017 when UV was still fairly new amongst leopard gecko keepers. I am happy to say it is now widely accepted that leopard geckos do benefit from exposure to UVB and UVA. In this video, I present a for and against argument for using UV. The Arcadia Mini Kit can work well in a vivarium, but for terrariums and vivariums, the standard 7% ProT5 or the LumenIZE 7% ProT5 are both great for leopard geckos.

Can albino leopard geckos have UV?

Please keep in mind that this video was originally made when I had just started using UV, so the model and timings may have changed since this video. Be sure to check out the next two videos for up-to-date lamps and schedules.

What UV lamps and LEDs do I use with my Leopard Geckos?

Though standard T5 UV lamps and LED bars are fine to use, these are the most up-to-date models I use with my leopard geckos. In this video, I show how I install the LumenIZE ProT5s and the LumenIZE Led Bars in all my leopard gecko tanks, as well as how I set them all.

Lighting & Supplementing Schedule

In this video, I will show you how to use EarthPro supplements alongside a UV system, as well as give you an idea of how long your lighting should come on for.

Reasons why your leopard gecko isn’t using its UV lamp

So you’ve set up your leopard gecko setup complete with a UV lamp,but your gecko isn’t using it, you don’t see it basking, and it’s always hiding. Let’s look at why this may occur.

A general overview of reptile lighting

There are so many lamps on the market for reptiles, whether that’s an LED, UV lamp or even a light-emitting heater. In this video, I hope to explain what each of them does, whether they’re good choices to use with your reptile and issues that may occur if lamps are installed incorrectly.