How Many Geckos??????

Liddle

New member
I am new to the lepoard gecko world. I have had tokays for a while now and looking for something new and a little more docile but awesome as well. I have an old 55 gallon aquarium I am looking to turn into a leopard tank. I Was Wondering How Many Adults I Could Put Into It. obiously it would only be one male and they all would have to be around the same size. just wondering total number I can put in it. :banana:
 

acpart

Well-known member
If you want offspring, obviously the male and the females need to be together to breed. Many people feel strongly that geckos should always be kept singly and the male just introduced for breeding. I feel differently and keep my geckos in 1.2 groups throughout the breeding season. You can go either way as long as there is no bullying or stress.

Aliza
 

Embrace Calamity

New member
yes. I would have to separate them? or just keep the male separate.
If you're new to the leopard gecko world, I would very strongly suggest you hold off breeding for a few years. Jumping into a new species and breeding right away could really lead to some problems. You need to know all about care and nutrition for everyday keeping, plus you would need to understand morphs, genetics, potential health risks of breeding, signs of issues, incubating, etc. Plus you'll need to figure out what you're gonna do with several dozen babies every year until they're old enough to sell and then who's going to buy them. You'll need to put several hundred dollars just into getting high-end starter geckos, plus all the heating, supplements, decor, etc. They will live for a very long time, so there's no need to rush. :)

Most breeders agree that it's safer and better overall to only put males with females for breeding and keep them separate for the rest of the year. Some keep them together, but it's generally advised not to, especially if you're new at it. You could do a group of 2-3 females for now, though make sure you read up on how to set up the enclosure to minimize fights and what signs to look for in regards to bullying and dominance displays.

~Maggot
 
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