Most people who need a cage for a leopard gecko (properly called a vivarium) opt for something simple. Basic 20-gallon plastic tanks do all that you need them to and are not expensive, but if you want to go beyond that then there's no shortage of options.
Go fancy
If you want something that's going to be nice to look at in your home, you might want to consider a tank that's finished in wood. Oak, beech and walnut are all available, and all have a much more sophisticated air than basic plastic. They actually look like something you wouldn't mind having in your living room.
Go extra-large
A 20 gallon tank is plenty for one or even two leos (as long as they're both female), but there are certain advantages to super-sizing your choice of tank. Probably the biggest advantage is that it allows you a lot more space to create a really natural-looking environment - with plants, rocks and other natural elements - while still providing your leo with enough floor space for it to roam around in.
Some large tanks incorporate a cupboard underneath them, which is a neat and convenient place to store essential supplies for your leo.
Add some natural-look hide boxes
A couple of hide boxes are a must in any leopard gecko tank. Leos are nocturnal, so not having a dark place to hide out during daylight hours will make them very stressed and unhappy. And what do most leopard gecko owners use in this role? A Rubbermaid-style plastic container with an access hole hacked out of the side. Yes, this will work, but there are plenty more attractive options. You can purchase hide boxes that look just like logs, little caves, tunnels and so on, and they're not expensive either.
An example is Zoo Med's 'Repti Shelter 3 in 1 Cave.' For about , you get a natural looking hide box that can be used as a humidity chamber to help your leo shed, or as an egg laying chamber for your pregnant female. Not a bad deal!
Add plants
If you have a vivarium that's big enough, some plants are a really nice addition to it. You can use real plants, but frankly it's probably not worth it. That's because some plants are harmful to leopard geckos if they eat them, they can raise the humidity in the vivarium beyond where you want it, and because keeping indoor plants alive is never easy at the best of times.
There are plenty of very realistic looking artificial plants that are specially made for reptile enclosures. Because leos have a dry habitat in the wild it's not really appropriate to go with a full rainforest, but a couple of spikier-style artificial plants would be right on the money.
However you choose to fit out your cage for a leopard gecko keep your pet in mind and keep it similar to its natural habitat.
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