New Tank

[Akkia]

I got this tank from someone awhile ago, its 29 gal i belive, i originally used it to house my koi fish but i had to transfer him to a bigger one cause he got to big for it. I was wondering if this may be to big to use as a leopard geko tank,right now I only have one but I do plan on getting more, I was afraid it my be too big what with heating wise and all, and its wide not tall.So could I or bad idea?

 

[Ipsl]

I'm new to all this but wouldn't you want more surface area over volume in a tank for Loe's? My new cage is in the thread below this one and you can see how Big it is. I just need another light and a UTH and He's gonna be in heaven than I'll give him two girlie's :main_thumbsup: !!!

 

[moosassah]

The only thing I can think of reading was that you'll need to watch their eating better. Be extra careful the crickets are not hiding away. I only feed mealies. One will eat them out of the dish, the other I have to serve each night.

It's true about the temps. If you notice the full cage isn't being used, then try adding a 2nd UTH. I have a 20 gallon with 1 uth & the male goes all over the place including the upper level which isn't heated.

 

[Akkia]

more surface area? its only alil bit les then yours id say Ipsl. I would think plenty of room for some leos im not wanting to get to many more just a few more females cause mines a male

 

[Ipsl]

Me too!!! Im just getting two females. We can be like breeding bro and sis LMAO!!!!:main_cool3: :main_cool3:

 

[Akkia]

lol yea

 

[ALGeckos]

For a 29 gal that's more tall than wide, I think you could fit 2 or 3 normal sized leos, but they do need more surface area since they're not arboreal. Watch them carefully for bullying and aggression because it won't be 100% guaranteed that they'll get along - most of the time they will, but there are those odd balls LOL.

Also, since you will be housing a male with a female(s), you should check if they're breeding - if they are, you'll need to separate the eggs for incubation and make sure the hatchlings have a home separate from their parents.

 

[Akkia]

Its got more surface area then my other 29 gals they are much taller and skinnier. and ive got other tanks to seperate if need be. Thank you very much though I appreciate it.

 

[Akkia]

Also I have another question but didnt want to start a new thread. I have this Under tank heater, ive had it for a year now and never took it out of the package because after i got it i read how it could be bad for your gecko and other reptiles. but i noticed alot of people here use them so are they now safe or are you regulateing the temp somehow?