Differences Between Standing's and Giant Day Geckos?

[cactus]

Basically, I'm thinking about getting a Giant Day gecko or a Standing's day gecko. Besides appearance, what are the differences between the two?

Thanks in advance<3
(Also I am new to this forum, so my apologies if I've done something wrong ;c )

 

[Loki The Leo]

Welcome to Geckos Unlimited! Firstly, the Giant Day Gecko is more of a solid green with red compared to the Standing Gecko. They are both diurnal and are part of the Phelsuma family. Personally, for a pet, I would choose the Standing Day Gecko, but they are similar, and it is your descision. Giant Day geckos won't like to be handled as much as other geckos, and they are realitively bigger than other Phelsuma geckos.

 

[cactus]

Thank you for the welcome and the advice!
Yes, from what I know both don't like to be handled much, but Standings are less delicate then Giants. Is this right? The large size is a plus for me, because I am looking to get 1 big gecko for my 60g tank.
The only thing that is turning me away from a Standing Day Gecko is their appearance. I love the vibrant green and blue, and if it stayed like that forever - decision made. However, looking at pictures they can have this purple-grey color (blue and green is much less vibrant) which i'm not a big fan of. Appearance is really important to me because it is mostly just going to be a viewing animal.