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 UVB Guide
Low-level UVB logic and safe gradients
Leopard Gecko Enrichment Guide
Evidence-backed hiding and climbing enrichment
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
Betta Bowl vs Tank Guide
Why bowls fail and stable tanks win
Betta Water Quality Stress Guide
Ammonia/nitrite stress and prevention rules
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
Bearded Dragon UVB vs D3 Guide
Why UVB comes first and supplementation supports
Bearded Dragon MBD Delay Guide
Why symptoms appear late and how to catch risk early
Ball Python Setup Help
Enclosure, heating, humidity, and substrate guides for ball pythons.
Ball Python Setup Guide
Complete setup baseline and essentials
Ball Python Humidity Guide
60-80% ambient humidity and humid hide setup
Ball Python Heating Guide
Warm hide targets, thermostats, and heat sources
Ball Python Substrate Guide
Best substrates for humidity and burrowing
Ball Python Enclosure Size
Why adults need 4x2x2 minimum
Ball Python Feeding Guide
Prey sizing, schedule, and feeding refusal
Ball Python Shedding Guide
Blue phase, healthy sheds, and stuck shed
Do Ball Pythons Need UVB?
UVB evidence, setup, and supplementation
Crested Gecko Setup Help
Enclosure orientation, temperature, humidity cycling, and diet guides.
Crested Gecko Setup Guide
Complete setup baseline and essentials
Crested Gecko Humidity Guide
Wet/dry cycle and misting schedule
Crested Gecko Temperature Guide
Safe ranges and heat stress prevention
Crested Gecko Enclosure Guide
Why tall orientation is mandatory
Do Crested Geckos Need UVB?
ShadeDweller setup and D3 interaction
Crested Gecko Diet Guide
CGD brands, insects, and supplements
Crested Gecko Shedding Guide
Healthy sheds and stuck shed on toes
Crested Gecko Not Eating?
Temperature, shedding, and CGD causes