2007-02-19 05:29:43 · 12 answers · asked by topbinus 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
YES, it is too small. It may be enough room for a baby, but the main concern with a tank that size is that it is impossible to establish a proper temperature gradient. It's difficult enough to do in a 10 gallon, but at least it's possible. I'd go with a 10 gallon minimum no matter how big the gecko is... Though as an adult a 20 or 30 gallon would be preferable.
2007-02-19 06:53:20 · answer #1 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have a baby leopard gecko in a 10 gallon tank. I think you should at least have a 10 gallon to give them plenty of room. Don't give the gecko a big water bowl like some pet stores (PetCo and PetSmart) tell you too, have a little one that you can change daily. Also give him mealworms AND live crickets covered in calcium powder. Hope I helped a bit!
2007-02-19 06:18:31 · answer #2 · answered by Bobby_Jack 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leos do not require lots of space, but they would apreciate more! of course. Really, a 5 gallon is a bit too small; go for a 10 gallon. Petco sells 10 gallon terrariums for 32 bucks.
2007-02-19 05:41:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a baby, no. In fact this size would be good so he doesn't have to search as much for his food. An adult, however, would be better off in something larger - a 10 gallon at least or a 20. If you used a 20 long, you could add more (only one male though!) if you would ever be interested in breeding them.
http://www.anapsid.org/leopardgek.html
2007-02-19 05:55:39 · answer #4 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeh a 5 gallon is two small i have a full size leo and he's in a 20 gallon some ppl say thats to big but the bigger the better and so now i don't have to worry about if it's two small
2007-02-19 05:57:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should really get a 10 or 20 gallon but that would be good for a little bit.
2007-02-19 05:56:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
way to small a 20 gallon aquarium is about the right size. they need lots of room.
2007-02-19 11:27:37 · answer #7 · answered by MommyCaleb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes give it at least a 19 gallon tank with dry branches
2007-02-21 12:31:48 · answer #8 · answered by jake boothby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea i think so.....but it depends if u have a lot of stuff in it....there shud be open space, and some foliage, and stuff like that.....depending on how large ur gecko is, i wud try and upgrade
2007-02-19 05:35:30 · answer #9 · answered by x0xlelex0x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its young, than ya..... but if its starting to become close to full grown.... get a 10, he'll be comfortable in that
2007-02-19 05:47:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋