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How to Build a Bioactive Crested Gecko Terrarium: UPDATED 2026

The Bio Dude

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@LegendaryNoob525 5 months ago

How dare my algorithm hide this peak video from me for 37 seconds.

@Kobi5280 1 day ago

Going to do one of my enclosures this weekend! So excited I love my little cresties they are going to love the bioactive

@laosaven 5 months ago

I have been trying to find an updated build tutorial for creators the past month, this came at the perfect time!

@connorarmstad3582 5 months ago

I'm about to build out a 36x18x36 for my crestie. It's daunting 😳

@Ferrnnzz 13 days ago

“A,2,C”…. Interesting

@jesusiscomingsoon87 5 months ago

You got gloves on this time lolol...thank u so much for your products!! They are natural and also very hardy. I built my bioactive Terrarium and its going good all it needs is the gecko.

@cailieliz 5 months ago

pls updated hognose arid setup!

@adomasmart2634 4 months ago

hello could you do an updated hognose bioactive setup video ?

@martinp2835 1 month ago

Oredered whatever I could find in Canada from this build, great that we have 2 suppliers here of your stuff. Question - will the soil settle down, looks really thick after you put whole 18qt in. I have same size tank 18x18x24 and got 18qt bag as well.

@heavyonthesalt 3 months ago

I've been looking for example builds for a gargoyle gecko and enjoyed this walkthrough for how straight forward it is. Could this bioactive build be applicable to gargoyles? I know there are differences in the humidity levels and such between the two species, just curious about the 'base' environment.

@gwynythabbott4295 2 months ago

We inherited a crested gecko female and stumbled upon your video which was super helpful. We purchased your set up kit for an 18x18x36 enclosure which was so easy to setup with the instructions in this video. The only question I have is should we use a misting or fogger system for her? We have an Exo-Terra enclosure if that helps.

@ThatDawgAPRIL 5 months ago

You should do a iguana build and anther bearded dragon build

@ProCoGecko 5 months ago

Post more of the ball python build

@The_VixXii 3 months ago

I may be getting my first crested gecko tomorrow. There's two and both have their own cages. From my understanding their cages will be too small for them in the long run. I was considering taking my vivarium idea for just plants and (using a metal display case similar to the ikea hack for vivariums) and turning it into two crested gecko habitats in one (will have to special order a divider). Any tips on how to do this before i get overwhelmed?

@BrandonTrovarello 1 month ago

I see on your website you have the bio kit for crested geckos. I believe I need the 20 gallon high for my 18x18x24 tank. Is that kit essentially everything you set up here? I’d like to set up a bio tank for the crested gecko my daughter is getting and want to make sure I know how to set it up. Also, should I order a clean up crew to have in there before the gecko even moves in or right when he moves in?

@AlejandroNunez-u8j 2 months ago

I just both my son a crested gecko how much would this whole set up run me?

@UnknownGamer1525 4 months ago

Why isn't the oak included in the bioactive kits like the Cacao leaf litter is?

@I3MyBirds 5 months ago (edited)

I have a young crested gecko that I’ve had for three months now. He’s currently in an 8x8x24 tank, but I’m hoping to upgrade him to a 18x18x36 soon. I used coco fiber in his current tank for a little while but removed it because it caused the humidity to get too high, which created mold. He also ate it and would get the fiber stuck on his feet, hindering his ability to climb. Since removing the coco fiber, I have been using paper towels. He seems to like them..is it okay to keep using them, or should I try coco fiber again when I get his new tank?

Edit: There was not a lot of mold and everything was deep cleaned after finding it, he is in good health. Felt like that was important to add lol