55g Transfer

[Dino]

Hello everyone, I am new here and was wondering if I could get some input on a dilemma I have? I currently have a 55g tank not in use and wish to purchase a Mali Uromastyx. The dimentions of this tank are .

48"long by

13"wide by

20"high

I was going to turn it on its side and remove the glass then place it on the top. So if you are as confused as I am....... now the dimentions will be

48"long

20" wide

13" high

Should I just leave the tank as is or turn it on its side?
My brother suggested that there would be a heat transfer problem with it on its side and I am not sure about it for comfort issue with is on its own! The Mali will just have to wait until I have a nice enough home for him. I wish I could afford to buy a brand new one, but don't we all.

If I was to win the lottery and could go and purchase a new tank, what size would you recommend?

Thank you in advance for your response.

Dino

[AzR@k]

just leave it the way it is and i have a 133 for sale and it is cheap $350

[sungazer]

a 50 gallon tank is just fine for a long time they only grow 12-14 inches and all you need is a screen lid cuz they are desert herps and no matter what any ones says they are strickley herbs and if you need more info just email me at drake_reptiles@hotmail.com thanx -chantal-

[sungazer]

just to add on what i said.... make sure it is at LEAST double the length the herp and the dont climb to dont turn it on its side

[Dino]

Thanks for your replies Azr@k & Chantal. I think that I am just going to throw the thing right out the window.......The way it is now is the way it is going to stay. Maybe I will build something for the Mali and use the 55g for fish or a snake.

Thanks again!

Dino