Baby Crested Gecko Tank Size

Once you decide to have more than one in a tank it is time for an upgrade and it recommended that the new tank should be 18x18x24 inches in size to accommodate.

Baby crested gecko tank size.

But even this terrarium can be too small for an adult crested gecko. The ideal size of a gecko setup depends on the age of the gecko. Larger tanks will allow for better displays. A crested gecko weighing 25 grams or more should be housed in a larger tank.

Hatchling baby crested gecko tank size 0 12 weeks old read this article for a complete guide on baby hatchling crested gecko setups. For example exo terra s mini tall 12x12x18 terrarium is roughly 11 gallons and that is the minimum for a single gecko. Exo terra small tall terrarium ideal size for a crested gecko. An adult crested gecko should be housed in a 20 gallon tank with screen top.

The ideal tank size for hatchling crested geckos should be equal to roughly 5 gallons. Baby and juvenile crested geckos can be kept in a 10 gallon tank. The crested gecko has it s very own personality which is a delight to watch. Hatchlings typically weigh between 1 5 and 2 grams.

Hello my son is getting ready to purchase a crested gecko baby would it be ok to put it in a 8 x 8 x 8 or 8 x 8 x 12 glass terrarium or a plastic container better. You can use a 10 gallon tank for an adult crested gecko but only temporarily. But the gecko will probably only be eating the crested gecko diet not having to hunt for food. An adult gecko being larger in size requires more space so they should be housed in at least a 20 gallon tank with a screen top.

What tank size do my crested geckos need as a minimum. As a bare minimum you should have a 10 gallon tank for a single crested gecko. Total length will be about 2 5 to 3 inches. We recommend the repti zoo mini reptile glass terrarium 8 x 8 x 12 for a baby crested gecko.

I keep my babies in large kritter keepers until 15 20 grams when they get upgraded to ten gallon tanks. Baby geckos obviously need less space so they are best housed in large plastic terrariums or in standard 10 gallon reptile tanks with a screen top. Baby crested geckos are best housed in large plastic terrariums or in standard 20 inch 10 gallon reptile tanks with a screen top. Most of them stay in tanks that size while a few get upgraded to 20 gallons if they seem to want more room.

The habitat you provide will play a role in how happy and healthy your gecko is.