Care guide
Gargoyle Gecko Bioactive Setup
Quick answer
A bioactive gargoyle gecko setup uses a layered substrate with a drainage layer, coco coir and leaf litter, a springtail and isopod clean-up crew, and humidity-tolerant live plants for climbing and cover.
- Best for
- Adults, established enclosures
- Needs
- Drainage layer + clean-up crew
Layout
Drainage layer at the bottom, substrate and leaf litter above, with plants and branches filling the vertical space.
Care
Mist daily, watch for waterlogging, and keep some airflow despite the solid panels needed for humidity.