How Many Female Grandis Can I House?

[ButterflyGirl89]

Hi all! I'm super new to this site. I recently bought and set up a 24 x 18 x 24 exo terra. I set it up with a waterfall, shallow ponds, lots of plants, hollow hides, and climbing bamboo-like perches. Of course I also have a reptiglo 5.0, a 2.0, and a basking bulb. I can post pics if needed.

I was wondering how many Phelsuma M. Grandis I could house in a set up this size? I don't actually want any breeding or anything, so I was thinking just females... Would 3 be too many? Could I at least do 2?

Also, can you guys tell me if your grandis hide a lot or do they spend a lot of time out so you can admire them?

Thanks in advance for your guys' time!

 

[Kevin McRae]

This is from my own personal experience.

I've raised juvinile P. m. grandis and when they reached approximately 8 months they began to chase and occasionally bite each other. They were both females. P. m. grandis are best kept individually or in sexed pairs. Females have been known to squabble, as well as multiple males. I recommend a sexed pair or a single gecko.

Your enclosure sounds good however I'd lose the waterfall and pond, they're not needed and they most likely will just be a hassle. I recommend you use live plants such a pothos, wandering jews and sansevieria.

Grandis are not shy at all. My adults are almost always in the open on the glass or bamboo. They are very active and rarely stay in the same spot and move constantly. My male often comes to the door at the front of the enclosure when he sees me. He hand feeds and allows me to give him a rub on his back and tail.