Beardie Enclosure Size?

reptiguy420 · 10-14-04, 08:23 PM

I was just curious if anyone could tell me the minimum "comfortable" size enclosure id need to house two full grown beardeds.I currently only have a male at the min. but was thinking of getting a female.Th male is house in a 55 gallon long tank.Thanks in advance!

concept3 · 10-14-04, 08:27 PM

well for your male when he is older a 75 gallon Is a good minimum size, and If you get a female keep in mind you will need to get her her own tank (75gal) because they cannot be kept together year round,

reptiguy420 · 10-14-04, 08:36 PM

Wow really i didnt realize they had to be sooo large, I was actually thinking about using a kids swimming pool and making a big "open" enclosure, but it wouldnt be much for looks and the woman said no.So i guess ill go ahead and go custom

Capital Dragons · 10-14-04, 08:38 PM

Well the bigger the better but I would say that 36in L X 24in D 18in H would be the smallest you should go... However I keep males and females together year round with no trouble at all. But that is only the case if the dragons are the right age, size and are in good health.

concept3 · 10-14-04, 08:45 PM

and you want eggs, but why breed beardies when they are going for 15 - 40 bucks? Unless your male is a super morph and your female to, and capital you probably have more than one female per male Im assuming? A male can stress a lone female

Capital Dragons · 10-14-04, 09:01 PM

Your right concept3, I normally keep 1.2 in a 4x2x18in cage. I do have a few 1.1 pairs together but I keep a close eye on them. But for the most part I don't see much of a difference....but it can become a problem. I always have a few cages ready for dragons if they need to be separated.

reptiguy420 · 10-14-04, 09:09 PM

well the male i have im not sure what morph it is but i know its not a normal....when i first got him he was a baby bright orange in color now hes almost full grown hes a real bright colored yellow and he has these lavender almost purple stripes on his back his beard is orange and the spikes on his sides are orange and yellow thought id pair him up with either a nice pastel or maybe a bright "red" female ive been looking at....but as far as morphs im not really sure what would be the most profitable.I just love herps and would like to produce some amazing colors if i could.