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What should i get

i have a twenty gallon tank, what should i get. it is tall and i have lots of plants. i want something like a gecko. hope you answer back

05/01/08 05:53pm

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Alleycatt
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Message To: Hamburger In reference to Message Id: 1722454

What should i get

crested geckos are great, is that what you are thinking about getting?

05/01/08 06:30pm

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Message To: Alleycatt In reference to Message Id: 1722513

What should i get

You really should research something, decide what you like, and get a cage for it, not get something to match a cage. A 20 tall would be absolute minimum for an adult crestie. I will house mine in a 16x16x20 when it is older. A hatchling would be good for a while in the 20gal. They are fairly easy to care for... and thrive at room temp (70-80F). What if any other experience in herps have you had? These guys are good beginners.

05/01/08 09:14pm

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Message To: Brien224 In reference to Message Id: 1722678

What should i get

A 20 gallon is too big for a hatchling. Hatchlings should really only be kept in something less than 7 gallons. Later on they can be upgraded to a 10 high (12.5), or a 20 high. All my juveniles are housed in 20 gallon-sized enclosures. My adults have about 25 gallons.

K

05/01/08 09:32pm