Is thisw good enought for 2

[usarmy0101]

im going to get 2 leapord geckos this week end and imtrying to get ready. i have a 29 gal tanks and a 100w light

here are the pictures

do you think this will work if i soak the rock and 2 sticks in hot water and let them airdry

this will be my first geckos so how aften do you feed them ? 2-3 times a week?

 

[hybrid]

I usually soak my rocsks and limbs then i put them in the oven for 4 hours on 300degrees

 

[goReptiles]

I'd add an undertank heater, digital thermometer with a probe, and probably another dry hide.

The stick on thermometers suck and measure the air temps, and what is important is the surface temps.

I'd back the branches in addition to soaking them.

 

[darkridder]

Like? back back back it up!

 

[Bennayboi]

Leopard geckos arent social animals, and housing them together can lead to issues such as dominance and too much stress. I would highly suggest only getting one, or housing them separately. If for some reason you house them together you should get a 40 gal breeder minimum 36" x 18" x 16" with plenty of hides. Heres a good caresheet

http://www.progeckos.com/caresheets/leos.htm

 

[Zynx_Keekeio]

Okay where is everyone getting that leopards are solitary animals huh?

In the wild they live in small colonies with one male and UP to 4 females

I have also been told 3 females can fit JUST fine in a 20 gallon

 

[Jaiden23]

Okay where is everyone getting that leopards are solitary animals huh?

In the wild they live in small colonies with one male and UP to 4 females

I have also been told 3 females can fit JUST fine in a 20 gallon

Some leos do just fine housed together... however it's pretty common for there to be problems. Dominance is often an issue even between females in captivity. While they may not show any obvious signs of problems, that doesn't mean there isn't anything going on that you aren't seeing. It could be something as 'small' as one leo bullying the other into eating last, which in turn causes stress for the 'submissive' leo. It's difficult to tell just how well they really get along in the wild, considering that their life span is much much shorter than in captivity, and not to mention the fact that they aren't confined to a set space as they are when housed in a tank.

It's just safer to house them seperately, especially if you don't have alot of extra time to dedicate to closely watching them. Alot of breeders have expiramented with this (it does take up less space to house them together afterall) but in the long run they noticed that their leos just seemed to thrive better alone. If you do house them together, just check them over regularly for any signs of fighting and/or weight loss, or a change in behavior.

I do not agree that a 40gal is the minimum for 2 leos... the general rule is 10 gallons per gecko, hence a 20L is just fine for 2, and will work for 3 if a second level is added in. Of course, there's nothing wrong with using a 40 gallon tank for 2, more room certainly isn't a bad thing.

 

[Bennayboi]

Ive heard in the wild they only come together to mate and live the rest of their lives solitary. And considering that theyre emotionless reptiles that wouldnt hesitate to eat eachothers babies, i think its fair to assume theyre solitary. You COULD probably get 3 females to live in a 10 gallon if you take good care of them, that doesnt mean its the ideal environment. My lone female has her own 40 gallon breeder

 

[hondawingsfly]

i agree with what was said i prefer to house my geckos alone, also UTH is a must and temp control (thermostat, rheostat) is also imperative

 

[usarmy0101]

is the heatlamp any good or should i return it for a heat pad! and ive chossen to only get 1 gecko
and as far as the tank goes this is only the begining im building a stand first then making a uper level in the middle

 

[Zynx_Keekeio]

Thanks guys for the input makes a lot of sense and after you said it I was like oh duh, lol and sorry if my comment sounded like it was snotty I was just MAJORLY confused

 

[fOOlsgOld]

As for the rocks and sticks....
I found some drift wood that I would like to use in one of my tanks so I took it to the car wash on the way home and hosed it down with the rinse cycle (so it didn't get all soapy) then when I got home I soaked it in bleach water for about 2 days and its been sitting out in the sun drying.... before I put it in the tank I MIGHT throw it in the oven for about 20min at 200*F, not sure though.

 

[MSMD]

I'm glad you have chosen to only get one leo to start. This will alleviate any issues that you could run into housing multiple leos together. Especially since, if you are acquiring babies/juveniles, they may be too young to be successfully sexed and you could end up with a male and a female, which could breed too early, posing a health risk. Or even worse, 2 males......

I would definitely suggest exchanging the heat lamp for a UTH. I use only under tank/belly heat for my leos. You should never need the lamp. In fact, with the UTH, the lamp could over heat the enclosure.

Good luck! Please post pics of your new little one when you get it!