[Tenacious Geckos]

I am planning on getting preferably a female P. grandis due to the non aggressive nature and smaller size. What would a good sized tank be? Would a 10 gallon tilted on its side accommodate one? Any responses are greatly appreciated.

[proudwords]

I feel that a 10 gal is much too small. I think a 20-gallon is the minimum size for an individual p. grandis. They are a very active species. Both my adult grandis females (housed separately) use every inch of their 65 and 55 gallon enclosures. Females are slightly smaller than males and a little less aggressive but please don't under estimate either characteristic.

[kruler]

what are you comparing to when you say "non-aggressive nature and smaller size"? They are the largest and probably most aggressive species of phelsuma. I wouldn't house an adult grandis in less than a 20g, vertically oriented enclosure.

[Tenacious Geckos]

When I am talking about the agressiveness I am talking about the sex of P. grandis not Phelsuma in general. I was just wanting to get an understanding of what size cages other Phelsuma keepers keep them in.

[VICtort]

I agree with others, that 10 gallon is too small. Yes, you could probably get it to survive but it will thrive in something larger. I use the chameleon type screen cages, and I notice the geckos use the vertical space efficiently, seeking heat at the top, or bugs on the ceiling, and seekig cover/shade down near the mossy bottom/flower pots. You have fun watching them race up and down in pursuit of prey, so go larger and taller.

Good luck, Vic H.

[tblanco408]

I have a pair in an 18x 24x18 exoterra and they use the entire enclosure. nything smallerand i think they would be cramped and unhappy. They can get away from each other when they need to and there are multiple basking spots. Dont underestimate their aggressiveness or their ability to just plain spaz out for no apparent reason. If you want a nice calm phelsuma, dont get a grandis.

[zohariels]

Definitely no smaller then a 18x18x24. Honestly I havent found females to be less aggressive though, my most friendly grandis is actually a male. Make ure to get a captive bred animal if you choose to go head with them, they are both healthier, hardier, and seem to be much more tame. What kind of phelsuma do you currently keep?

[Tenacious Geckos]

As of now just lineata. I plan on getting some laticauda or quadriocellata at the next herp show. The lineata are awesome geckos so I figured a day gecko that is bigger should be a little more rewarding. I think I will just stick to the smaller species because I have no where near enough space for a 20 gallon or more sized tank.

[zohariels]

Both are great species, quads are one of my favourite species, but do look slightly similar to lineata (though way nicer!) Gold dust's are great too, but can be a bit more aggressive, so if you get more then one you may need another tank to seperate them. If you're pressed for space have you considered a klemmeri?

[Tenacious Geckos]

Those are great. But a little too small. I dont want to have to deal with fruit flies and smaller feeders than I already have. I think I will get another female P. lineata and just see if any space pops up for some more Phelsuma in the future.