Housing

[skitch92]

Just a quick question about housing. Would it be too stressful on a leo to raise it as a baby in a 15 gallon and then move it into a 20 long when it is an adult?

 

[vctkiller]

That might be a little to big. Adult fits perfectly in 20

 

[fallen_angel]

Not sure about a 15, but I can tell you that a 10 gallon for a hatchling is okay, as I raised my very first leopard gecko ever (from the time it was only a few weeks old) in a 10 gallon without any problems..

 

[sushikam]

I agree that a 10 gallon tank would work fine, as I raised my first little one in a 10 gallon. I can't imagine why a 15 gallon wouldn't be fine, but it is possible that it would be a little too big. I remember reading somewhere that hatchlings and very young geckos thrive in a smaller enclosure, of course only until they are juveniles or adults. But that is just something I read, wish I could remember where though :main_rolleyes:!

 

[fallen_angel]

Well if anything, just buy a 20 gallon and partition it so that the gecko feels more secure.. Granted, half of the cage won't be used for awhile; but once your leo grows, you can remove the partition and give him his entire cage

 

[sushikam]

Well if anything, just buy a 20 gallon and partition it so that the gecko feels more secure.. Granted, half of the cage won't be used for awhile; but once your leo grows, you can remove the partition and give him his entire cage

There ya go :main_thumbsup:!

 

[andypg3]

Anybody ever partitioned a 20 L and housed two juvenile geckos in it?

 

[fallen_angel]

Not I, but it sounds like a pretty suitable thing to do..

 

[david13]

thats all i think about is dividers for cages.. ,i didnt think about it for this situation thjough, good idea Jess

 

[fallen_angel]

Thanks David

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

What are the dimensions of the 15-gal tank? My 15-gal 'breeder' tanks are the same exact floor size of a 20-gal (12" x 24"), just shorter.