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So I want to see what kinds of thing you guys have to say. I want to make a sort of "showcase" terrarium for my living room. My plan (or at least my hope) is to have several species of geckos all together in one large nicely designed terrarium. It would be nice to have 5-6 kinds in say a 125gal tank.

That being said, Im looking for some opinions as to what species would live well together, in what ratios, cage designs for said species, etc. Or if its even a good idea do have them living together at all.

All opinions are welcome and feel free to get as detailed as you want. Im really here to learn something. Thanks!:thumbsup:
 
I should also add, Im talking about fairly inexpensive species. I know theres a lot of really nice geckos out there for a lot of money but Im just talking tokay, normal crested, flying gecko range..lol. Maybe some day Ill really get into it and start going for the really rare stuff, but not for now..
 
um.... none different species should not live together....

honestly with this idea your going to end up with a lot of dead geckos....
 
Here's some thoughts

Since most geckos occupy special niches in their natural life it would be very difficult to set up a mix terrarium and have it be healthy for all species. You mention Tokays as one possible species. These are rather large compared to the others you mentioned, very aggressive and very secretive. One you would probably never see the Tokays and the likelihood that they would eat their cage mates is very high.

Perhaps a better idea would be a naturalistic viv and populate it with varieties of house geckos. These are small, not so secretive nor aggressive as well as most being fairly inexpensive. Most also have very similar care requirements. This could be a starting point and as you learn more about geckos you may find others that might work in this viv keeping in mind size and care.

One other problem that can occur is that being from different parts of the world some geckos may carry microbial bacteria and such that could prove deadly to their counterparts from elsewhere. What may thrive in one geckos guts could prove fatal in another one who is not adapted to that particular variety. Coccidia is one such organism.

When Uromastyx were first gaining popularity some thought it would be a good idea to house them with Beardies as they have very similar care. Problem being the coccidia that Uros carry as part of their natural gut flora was very distinct and very different from that of the Beardies and vice versa. This small and seemingly insignificant fact proved to be detrimental for some and fatal for others. Just something else to consider.

Hope this helps,
 
Nope!!

You don't want to mix species!!

BAD idea for all the geckos you might mix in you might mix in your tank!!

All I could suggest is to get dividers cut to fit and make "mini tanks" to show-case the geckos side-by-side.
 
Thanks for the info.. Seems like my wants are a little misgiuded..lol. I can tell you anything about boas but geckos are still relatively new to me. Thats why I ask you guys:D . For the record, when I mentioned tokays, I was referring to their price range more than the animal itself.

Im thinking something more active in the day, any suggestions there? Maybe something with character and good looks? I know the cresteds, etc are popular, but I tend to like something not seen all the time. Ill stick with a single species given the drawbacks.... you know..... like death..lol.

Feel free to give your opinions. Links with good caresheets would be awesome. Im here to learn!:santa:
 
Even having more than one animal of even a single species can often spell trouble-and the death of your animals!!

Take cresties, for example-even two females can beat the stuffing out of each other. Put two males together, and you can have blood-shed and DEATH. Put a male and female together, and you can have early breeding which could lead to MBD, egg binding and death. Even juvies can bully and injure another crestie to the point of infection, starvation, dehydration, and death

NEVER put two animals together unless you INTEND to breed those animals, have potential homes for all the offspring, and can afford to pay vet bills that may come up from early breeding or fighting.

Anything less is TOTALLY unfair to the animals, and HIGHLY IRRESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR for a breeder.

ANY responsible breeder/owner will tell you the same things.

Care sheets for Leos and Cresties-


http://www.acreptiles.com/care_husbandry.htm
 
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The fact is death isnt something you want to live with if it can be avoided, and by not mixing species, it can easily be avoided.

If you want something awake during the day, consider maybe some day geckos, again I wouldnt mix different species together, but even the problem with day geckos is that they are very aggressive and territorial, including females, quite often even trios can not be housed together, and pairs often can get nasty with one another, ask me, I know my pair have a love hate relationship with one another.

If youre looking for something in the price range of a tokay...youre seriously limited on what you can do. Maybe what might be a good idea for you to look into is making it a green anole tank, or a brown anole tank, anoles are rather curious and funny creatures, awake during the day, and inexpensive, or even long tail grass lizards.
 
try tokays and golden geckos

I had the same question some time ago, i googled it and saw something about tokays and glodens doin fine together. Well two years later i have a breeding pair of tokays with a breeding pair of goldens in a large enclosure. Note that they have to be separated when fed, golden geckos dont share lol
 
I have to agree with the consensus here and say 0 different species of geckos should live together to avoid fatalities .
 
I have heard of gargs and cresteds because temp and humidity are the same but gargs will stay on the leaves and cresteds will stay more hidden or dig. Also the food is different but they will eat each others food. Naturally the gargs will go after the insects and not seek out the fruit and the other way around with cresteds.
 
Beardiefreak26 said:
I have heard of gargs and cresteds because temp and humidity are the same but gargs will stay on the leaves and cresteds will stay more hidden or dig. Also the food is different but they will eat each others food. Naturally the gargs will go after the insects and not seek out the fruit and the other way around with cresteds.
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Incorrect.
Gargs & Cresteds have a very similar diet. Both will eat CGD and go after insects ... with Cresteds being a bit more apt to eat insects (especially at a younger age than Gargs).
Cresteds will also climb/rest on leaves.
No, Gargs & Cresteds should not be housed together.
 
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