![]() ![]() When setting up a gecko terrarium, a good idea is to start with the substrate and work up towards the lid and lighting. Determine whether your gecko is a terrestrial or arboreal species and adjust their hot spot as needed. Many geckos will thrive with a heat mat as their heat source. Your gecko will need a tank heater of some kind, a substrate that isn’t just bare glass, places to hide, access to fresh water, and an external environment that is stress-free (e.g. What geckos need in their terrarium can vary depending on the species of gecko but as a general rule your gecko will need some basics in order to thrive. For instance, a 20-gallon tank would be a minimum size for 2-3 juvenile leopard geckos. If you’re housing multiple adult geckos together in the same tank, make sure it’s a larger tank. All these factors and more can affect your gecko’s terrarium size. You’ll need to consider how much space you have available in your home, what you can afford, and what you can reasonably keep clean. ![]() A baby leopard gecko may be able to start in a smaller tank but he will quickly outgrow it. Larger can sometimes be better but not always. A 10 gallon tank would be considered a healthy minimize size for an adult leopard gecko, for instance. Some smaller species of gecko can even be kept in enclosures smaller than 10 gallons. In short, yes some species of gecko can thrive in a sufficiently equipped 10-gallon tank.
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