substrate question

[bareass]

hello
i just bought a crested gecko and used beaked moss for the substrate. the bag said to use about an inch and a half. but that was a lot and molded really quickly. so i switched over to peat moss with the intent of planting it. how thick of a layer of peat moss should i use and should i use a thin layer a beaked moss to help retain moisture and create a barrier from the gecko reaching the peat.

[acpart]

In my crested tank I use eco-earth over a layer of clay balls to help with drainage. I guess the peat moss is about the same thing. I probably use about 2 inches and then a thin layer of beaked moss on the top (just one chunk tall). The crested gecko doesn't try to dig so doesn't get to the peat moss. My tank is planted and the plants are doing well.

Aliza

[bareass]

thank you. i used about 4/5 inches of peat moss with no other layers... i think this will work out fine. my local pet store has a similar set up and its been bio active since June. so i'm sure it won't be a problem... i don't even need to mist anymore. the mumidity drops during the day and raises at night perfectly. i shoot a spray of mist in the after noon near my gecko just so she doesn't need to move around to drink. i'm really happy with the set up.. and i'll keep an eye out for digging or any signs like that.

[Rainfrog]

If you dont have a drainage layer the roots of your plants will stay too wet and rot.