Setup Help by Species
Step-by-step habitat setup guides for reptiles and fish—organized by species so you can find the exact help you need faster.
If you are a beginner, start with your species section below and follow the guides in order. The guides explain the rules; the builder turns them into a compatible shopping list and blocks unsafe combinations.
Leopard Gecko Setup Help
Substrate, heating, and enclosure setup for leopard geckos.
Leopard Gecko Setup Guide
The complete setup baseline and essentials
Leopard Gecko Substrate Guide
Safe vs dangerous substrate options
Leopard Gecko Substrate Mix
Topsoil and playsand mix rules
Leopard Gecko Sand Safety Guide
Impaction myths and what’s actually safe
Leopard Gecko Heating Guide
Warm hide targets and gradient setup
Leopard Gecko Not Eating?
Troubleshoot appetite issues safely
Betta Fish Setup Help
Heating, tank size, filtration, and water stability for betta fish.
Betta Fish Setup Guide
Complete tank setup essentials
Betta Fish Tank Size Guide
Why 5+ gallons matters
Betta Fish Heater Guide
Heater types, stability rules, and setup
Betta Fish Heater Size Guide
Wattage by tank volume
Betta Fish Temperature Guide
Stable 78–80°F targets and mistakes
Betta Fish Tank Cycling Guide
Cycle correctly before stocking
Betta Fish Filter Guide
Gentle filtration and low-flow options
Bearded Dragon Setup Help
Lighting, heating, substrate, and full habitat setup for bearded dragons.
Bearded Dragon Care Guide
Core care standards and essentials
Bearded Dragon Tank Setup Guide
4×2×2 layout and gradient design
Bearded Dragon Feeding Guide
Diet, insects, greens, and feeding schedules
Bearded Dragon Lighting & UVB Guide
T5 UVB and basking lighting rules
Bearded Dragon Basking Temperature Guide
105–110°F surface targets and measurement
Bearded Dragon UVB Distance Guide
Placement, screen impact, and common mistakes
Bearded Dragon Substrate Guide
Safe flooring and what to avoid
Bearded Dragon Mistakes Guide
Bad setups and how to fix them