Welcome to TerraKeeperHQ
Your home for building healthy, thriving enclosures — one terrarium, tank, or vivarium at a time.
Whether you’re setting up your first leopard gecko tank, dialing in humidity for a crested gecko, building a bioactive tarantula enclosure, or just trying to figure out why your terrarium keeps growing mold — we’re putting together in-depth, practical guides to help you get it right.
My Latest Posts:
- Leopard Gecko Tank Size Guide: From Hatchling to Adult
If you’re setting up a home for a leopard gecko, the short answer is below — but the “right” tank size depends on more than just a gallon number, and getting it right from the start will save you money and hassle. The common advice of “get a 20-gallon” only tells you part of the … Read more
More info is on the way:
- 🦎 Reptile Care — tank setup, sizing, heating, humidity, and feeding guides for leopard and crested geckos and other reptiles.
- 🕷️ Tarantula Care — enclosure setups, substrate, diet, and species-specific care.
- 🌿 Terrarium & Bioactive Basics — layers, drainage, isopods, plants, and building a self-sustaining setup from scratch.
This is a brand-new site, and I’m actively writing posts — check back soon, or get in touch if there’s something specific you’d love to see covered first.
Mitch Wells is a hobbiest ecosystem builder, terrarium designer, and the founder of TerraKeeperHQ. With over a decade of hands-on experience designing enclosed habitats, Mitch specializes in building self-sustaining bioactive vivariums and high-performance reptile and invertebrate enclosures. His work focuses on precise microclimate control, custom substrate blending, and establishing thriving bioactive cleanup crews. When he isn't balancing humidity gradients for a crested gecko or fine-tuning ventilation in a tarantula enclosure, he writes practical, field-tested guides to help hobbyists build healthier, longer-lasting habitats. Learn more about Mitch on the About Page.
Latest posts by Mitch Wells (see all)
- Leopard Gecko Tank Size Guide: From Hatchling to Adult - September 14, 2026