Size of cage-To big ??

Hello Everyone,

Ok so I have reserved a lemon pastel male and a normal female which should be ready in January-I know long wait but it's worth it!!! :)

I have a 33 gallon aquarium never been used before. I was wondering that it might be to big for one hatchling? I don't want neither to be scared in their cages. If it is to big for a hatchling it's fine as a I have alternatives I just don't want it to go to waste.

Thanks,

David

I think that might be too big for a hatchling, they tend to do best in small little houses without lots of room, it makes them feel safer and more secure :) 10 gallon or less in my opinion. My hatchling was very scared in his full 20 long, I divided the 20 long into about a 10x10 inch square a couple weeks ago, and he finally had his first meal with me and I've had him for almost 2 months.

Thanks really helps!! :)

Just to put another opinion out there...

I agree. A 33g will be too much space for a tiny baby. A 10g would work but I prefer to use tubs. A 6qt or 15qt tub would work well for a hatchling.

The tank is a little big for the hatchling but why not just make a divider in the tank limiting its space. Once it gets bigger, you can just remove the divider to give more room.

Go to a hobbie lobby and buy some plastic plants and fill the inside of the aquarium. Put 2 hides close to each other one hot and one normal. The snake will feel secure.