How many adult Crested Geckos can go in a 18x18x24 enclosure?

phyllo

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Also how many gallons is it? Should I go with the screen 24x24x48?

What are the advantages of each?

Thanks

Shane

I mean 18x12x20 not 18x18x24 (can 4 adults go in the 18x12x20?)

The 18x12x20 is WAAAY cheaper than the 18x18x24 and I can get two for less. I want to house 4 adults in one and babies in the other one.
 
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Hardknox

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18 x 12 x 20 is just barely big enough for one.... A 20 gallon tall would be a standard minimum for a single adult, a pair would be pushing it. 18 x 18 x 24 is also far too small for 4 adults and riding a line with being too small for an adult trio assuming they are all very good natured. You should probably plan on a 40 gallon minimum for a 4 adult colony and please remember not to put multiple males in the same enclosure under any circumstance.
 

phyllo

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Thanks, do you know where to get a glass/acrylic tank that's big and tall enough for 4 adults? for around 150.00?

Will the 24x24x48 SCREEN Be large enough for 4 adults? I don't like screen though.
 

Hardknox

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Petco has really good deals on aqueon tanks right now. Other than that always the cheapest way to house your geckos is to use sterilite or rubbermade plastic storage boxes. I have gotten excellent deals on aquariums on craigslist for my area. I got a 40 gallon for 25 dollars with a screen cover and a 55 gallon long for 45 dollars on craigslist. If you are patient you can find excellent deals just about anywhere.
 

MeiK

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"How many X can fit into X?" never ends well. Make them comfortable! :(

18x18x24 = 1 Pair

Also - keeping groups of 4 greatly increases the risks of aggression and losing tails... Especially in small enclosures. We prefer keeping geckos in pairs using large enclosures to minimize the risks. (and to keep the geckos very comfortable & as happy as possible)

On a separate note - baby Cresteds should not be housed together in my opinion. Keeping them separate 'till they are at least 5 months old really minimizes the risk of them losing tails.
 
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