Viv size?

[lizardmaniac]

Is a 20 gal. tall a good size for two cresties? I know a 29 gal. is good for 3 but I'm not sure about 2, my two females are currently housed in a 20 gal. tall.

[gcxbrian]

HMMMM.. im sure its fine.. jus tkeep in mind the larger, the better. im sure 20 gallons is fine for 2 adults. but do not take my word on it. gluck with you and your gex :)

[ericdrob67]

Adults: Most folks agree that 10g per adult is sufficient to house them thier entire lives.

Hatchlings - young juvies: the general consensus is to keep them in about 5g per animal. Keeping them in a small enclosure, prevents them from being overwhelmed by searching a large area for food.

[Hurley]

Thanks for the "rules of thumb" on sizing. I've been looking for a good guestimate way of knowing how much space I need in a tank.

[ericdrob67]

Dont forget that for adults, bigger is better.... 10g per animal is what most ppl agree to be the minimum requirements

[lizardmaniac]

Thanks guys, the only reason I have them in the 20 gal. rather than the 29 gal. is I'm a little cramped for space right now, but if my parents let me put it somewhere else in my house I'll get them the 29 gal.

[gcxbrian]

dont worry about it though, its fine as long as you dont see aggresion. dense foliation will help