Blog - The Gecko Guide

Metabolic Bone Disease: Can It Be Reversed?

Can metabolic bone disease in geckos be reversed? Treatments, diet, calcium & vitamin D, UVB, husbandry, and vet-guided recovery.

Gecko gout: causes, symptoms, and practical management for niche pet care.

Automate your gecko enclosure with timers, thermostats, and misters: setup, safety checks, monitoring, and maintenance.

Your guide to UVB/UVA lighting, daylight, basking temps, heat sources, moonlight, plant-safe LEDs for bioactive gecko enclosure.

Step-by-step guide to building a safe, custom foam background for your gecko setup: materials, shaping, sealing, mounting, upkeep.

Gecko thermoregulation: heat gradients, basking and cool zones, measure temps, ideal ranges, humidity, daily care.

Compare tap, distilled, and spring water for your gecko: health risks, minerals, safety tips, and practical water testing.

Calibrate thermostat and hygrometer for gecko enclosures; stepwise setup, tools, procedures, testing, maintenance, accuracy tips.

Reduce gecko stress by sound and vibration control: identify sources, minimize noise, cut vibrations, optimize habitat routines.

Compare LECA vs gravel for bioactive gecko setups: drainage, humidity control, cost, maintenance, and how to choose and install.