Want to buy a PVC tank but it's not in the budget atm so I was wondering if wall liner will not only help insulate but also help make her more comfortable in her enclosure? Im not sure if it's true or not but I assume the glass makes them feel less safe since it feels more "open"
#Do tank wall liners help insulate? Also does the wall liner help with making them more comfortable?
languid arch
jaunty swift
If it's a thin liner or a piece of paper, it likely won't insulate glass very much but could help with appearance. Something that might work better for you is getting a 3D background on all sides, or cluttering the enclosure with more hiding spots to help insulate and provide more security visually.
If you are in North America, Petsmart sells 3D foam backgrounds for relatively cheap that can line the enclosure sides. They would help with insulation
steel lichen
i think cork panels could help isolate a bit heat as well :) i didn’t try it out yet but my friends told me its good 
languid arch
If it's a thin liner or a piece of paper, it likely won't insulate glass very mu...
So just having clutter helps keep heat? Idk why I didn't think of that lol
But the clear glass doesn't cause any anxiety for geckos then? Cause that's what I'm working on trying to do is get her more comfortable aside from clutter
I definitely need more tho lol
jaunty swift
But the clear glass doesn't cause any anxiety for geckos then? Cause that's what...
Depends on the gecko, some feel more comfortable when they can see what's going on around them (since blocked off sides can limit their field of view and startle them). It's individual, so I'd see how your gecko behaves. It's not a must to block the sides though.
And yes more clutter (and substrate) in my experience helps to trap heat
languid arch
is it recoomended to use plastic or can I use real plants?
rocky dew
for a new leo in quarantine you would use fake plants. real plants can be added if theyre leo safe and after theyve been quarantined
languid arch
do I quarantine even if shes not sick?
and how do you care for real plants without watering them? cause Im only worried about too much humidity
rocky dew
do I quarantine even if shes not sick?
yes. every new animal requires a quarantine period for the safety of other animals in the vicinity, and to monitor for behaviour and bowel movements
i believe most plants listed safe for leos on our list dont require a ton of humidity and water. but even after deep watering plants, a temporary humidity spike is normal and safe for leos
their range is 30-55% but it can reach 70% during rainy seasons in the wild
languid arch
yes. every new animal requires a quarantine period for the safety of other anima...
what about an existing leo? im just upgrading her tank and shes super healthy
rocky dew
what about an existing leo? im just upgrading her tank and shes super healthy
oh, no quarantine needed then lol
languid arch
ok sick
rocky dew
i thought she was new 
your plants still require quarantine though, those can carry pests
languid arch
do you quarintne plants like you would a leo?
rocky dew
do you quarintne plants like you would a leo?
no, you wash its soil off and plant in the substrate youre using for your leo, then set it aside for a month or so to make sure there arent any pests before planting them in the tank
languid arch
oh ok so I can just put it in a sepreate tank to quarantine
rocky dew
yeah