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I am planning on purchasing many geckos to fill up my awesome 50 gallon enclosure. It is one of those aquariums especially manufactured for reptiles so it is longer rather than taller. I have read that 1 gecko per 10 gallons is a good rule of thumb but I have also seen 3 geckos in a 20 gallon aquarium is ok as well. I have read so much about the harem system and how one male can be placed with up to 10 females. If he were placed with that many would that imply a 110 gallon tank? That seems a bit excessive. Basically, what I want to know is what is the largest amount of geckos that would comfortabley fit inside the enclosure, assuming that there are plenty of hiding spots etc. I was thinking of around 6 (1 male 5 females). Input is much appreciated.

I like the 1 leo per 10 gallons rule. I think 5 is a good number, but I wouldnt house a male, unless you are ready for eggs. I would only house females unless its for breeding purposes, but you would have to look into that a whole lot. Also, if any of the geckos fight, or show any signs of stress, or something, they need to be seperated. And they should all be the same sized, and even females will sometimes fight with each other. I would start out with one, or two leos, and gradually move up to at most, 5. But before you put another leo in, it should be quarentined for minimum of 30, but preferrably 90 days in its own seperate enclosure.