Getting a Tank

[Jay_Bunny]

A friend from work has an extra tank that she used to house her pair of bearded dragons in while she was making thier bigger tank. Now she has no use for it and is selling it to me for $20. Its a 30g with a small heating pad stuck to the underside of it.

I was wondering if an adult leopard gecko would live comfortably in this tank. I've heard they are fine in a 20g and I'm sorry if I've posted this kind of question before. And if an adult is fine in a 30g, could a pair live in a tank that size?

[mlededee]

an adult leo would do fine in a 30 gallon tank. a single adult doesn't necessarily need that much space but it is certainly not a bad thing. a pair or even a trio would also do well in that size tank.

[Jay_Bunny]

Do you know of any good breeders. I've gotten my pets from petstores before, and this time I want to try a breeder. Idealy, I'd love to find a breeder here in Richmond, so I could easily do a pickup. (I'd hate to come home to a package sitting on my front step in the cold).

I'm going to be doing my homework now that I've found out the tank is big enough for a pair. My cousin had a leopard gecko and it was an awsome lizard.

Thanks!

[mlededee]

i don't know of any leo breeders in that area off the top of my head. they do ship well though, if you can arrange to be home when they are delivered or to have them delivered to your work if possible. i can recommend several breeders if you do decide you would like to have them shipped.

[Jay_Bunny]

Are arrival dates pretty guarenteed? (I can't spell that word to save my life) I have school and work, but I suppose if I knew what day they were coming, I could arrange to be home.

I'd love to know of some good breeders. List away!

[Chase13]

Are arrival dates pretty guarenteed? (I can't spell that word to save my life) I have school and work, but I suppose if I knew what day they were coming, I could arrange to be home.

I'd love to know of some good breeders. List away!

On average, delivery is no less than 10:30 am and before noon. Usually, guarenties are only valid if someone is there to sign for the package, so shipping is ok as long as the temp isnt too cold. I draw my line at 40 F.

[Jay_Bunny]

Temps here have been pretty mild, but they have been dipping pretty low. I'd love a list of breeders though. I get my tank today. A 30g. I have many of the things I'll need for the geckos already.

Do they need any special heating? I know they don't need UVB light, as far as I know, but if I do use a day lamp, I'm to go on a 12/12 cycle. Correct?

[kavmon]

check out this sticky,


http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=30994



vaughn

[Jay_Bunny]

Wow, thanks. I have most of the stuff for the tank setup already. I have lamp, hides, paper towels, and water dish. Now all I need is the thermometers and such.

[Jay_Bunny]

I just got the tank tonight. I'll have to get a new screen top for it, because the one it came with is made of screen that my cats could easily tear into. I'll need the heavy duty stuff like I have on my snake cage. Next step is getting all the materials together.