baby leopard gecko help!

[Johnandsarah]

We have 3 baby leopard geckos together in a 20L tank. They all get along fine, however they will not eat! i put a semi-large shallow dish ( lid to a deli cup) in there tank so they could see them..but they dont appear to be eating them! I put meal worms and pheonix worms in. I am worried about one of them as he is VERY tiny only 5 grams as opposed to the others at 9g and 10g. What else can i do?? We got them about a week ago..and they are otherwise normal active at night.

 

[lisa127]

What were they eating before? I'd suggest separating the one that is only 5 grams since he is so much smaller than the other two. Also, I'm wondering if maybe until they are bigger they need a smaller enclosure to find food, water, and heat source easier.

 

[SC Geckos]

As Lisa said, I would seperate them into smaller enclosures. Its much easier to find there heat source, humid hide, and food just to name a few. Plus if the thin one is sick you do not want the others to end up the same way.
There is a sticky that you can fill out that asks a bunch of questions you can answer in regards to your issue. This will help you get better answers.
I would also suggest posting this thread in the correct section for more help.

 

[Embrace Calamity]

Different sized geckos should never be kept together. The little one is likely being bullied and kept away from the food by the dominant, larger geckos and will eventually starve. Furthermore, 20g isn't big enough for three leos (imo). They aren't social animals. They do best when kept alone, for reasons such as things like what you're saying.

Also, if you end up having two males together, they will seriously harm each other. And if you have a male and female together, the female will likely become pregnant too young which is very bad for her health (and you will end up with a bunch of babies that you likely won't be able to find anyone to take as the market is very full right now). In my opinion, leos being housed together should only be attempted by someone with extensive experience and knowledge.

~Maggot

 

[lisa127]

IMO, 20 gallon long is actually too big for three newly born geckos. As adults, I would agree with the above poster that 20 gallons isn't big enough for three.

 

[Embrace Calamity]

IMO, 20 gallon long is actually too big for three newly born geckos. As adults, I would agree with the above poster that 20 gallons isn't big enough for three.

I should have clarified that I meant as adults/subadults. I assume the OP intends to keep them together as they age.

~Maggot