Beardie EnclosureS!

[XtremeReptiles]

HEy....I am pretty sure I am gonna be getting a pair or trio of beardeds....so how big would the cage have to be? How many can I fit in a cage that is 4x2x2?

[Matt.B]

It is recamended 4-6 square' of floor space and I read your pos in other lizards and if your dad could go a little bigger like 4X4 or 6X2 than you could get a trio.
Matt

[XtremeReptiles]

Well how about a pair. If I can build another 4x2 then that would be good....I'd rather not fill up my room with a 6x2.

I am going to have a 2nd level as well

[Matt.B]

How woll you heat both levels?
Matt

[ChristinaM]

Originally posted by XtremeReptiles
HEy....I am pretty sure I am gonna be getting a pair or trio of beardeds....so how big would the cage have to be? How many can I fit in a cage that is 4x2x2?

Are you buying adults?

If not, then 1 cage is not sufficient for a pair or trio, as opposite sexes should NOT be housed together untill 18months old minimum.

[XtremeReptiles]

I do plan on getting adults. Plus if I dont I will simply buy 20 gallons until they get big

[ChristinaM]

Originally posted by XtremeReptiles
I do plan on getting adults. Plus if I dont I will simply buy 20 gallons until they get big


cool, that works.

I'd only put a pair in the tank you are talking of. :)

[XtremeReptiles]

Ok cool...I'll just get a pair then thanks!

[damzookeeper]

If your cage is going to have more than one story and both will be heated and have their own uv bulbs then you could put a trio in there, but that would bring the cage up to a 4x2x4 or 5. If you were only doing it one level 4x2x2 then a pair would be better, even though myself, I don't recoment putting beardies in pairs because the female can get easily stressed in breeding season if she is the only female in the tank. I usually house my guys in 1.2 or 1.3 groups. This way the females are less stressed but you need at least a 6x2x2 for that. Good luck.

[kidchameleon]

would a 55g tank be suitable for just one bearded dragon? i think them dimensions are something like 4Lx18Hx16D

[Matt.B]

its 12D and yes that will be ok for one adult.
Matt

[kidchameleon]

alright thanks a lot