30 Gal tank ok?

[Tomek]

I just bought my son a 30 gallon tank for our 6 mos. old beardie. Is that to large for him? or do you think as he grows it will be fine?

 

[Livey]

You might want to up the size as it gets older and bigger in a couple of months

 

[Tomek]

Really? wow!, I thought a 30 gallon would be large enough, I have my older beardie in one - he is 17" long. He honestly doesnt do anything in it but bask and sleep anyway? how big is your tank?

 

[Livey]

Both of mine are 75 gal, Nu is 17 and tiny is 19...
A bigger viv will help them grow better

 

[Tomek]

No kidding ! 75 gallon? oh my gosh!, where did you buy that? Petco or Petsmart stores here do not sell them that big, also how much was it?

 

[Livey]

Well im in the Uk, i built them myself for about £150
i think the majority of people who want them bigger build them there selfs. but im sure you can get them

 

[Tomek]

Wow, yea, because I have never seen them that big over here. I honestly thought a 30 gallon was big enough for my 17" beardie. She really doesnt move much or utilize most of her cage anyway. Although, I do have a baby beardie who is 5 mos. old that I think will benefit from a bigger one, he LOVES to walk around and jump off of things - he will probably end up being quite large. Building my own does seem like a good idea.

 

[Livey]

I just think its fair ya no?
still want bigger ones, They have a roam around, sit on different objects..
and it can stunt growth having smaller viv...
40 gal i seen as the smallest for adults

 

[apaprikao]

I have my 16" Bearded Dragon in a 75 gallon tank as well. It was given to us by a friend, but you could try Craigslist or your local classifieds.

Good luck in your search!

 

[BindiBoo]

Check Craigslist, i saw a 120 gallon. Tank. Plus stand for like $100

 

[Tomek]

Thanks, I will try craigslist.

 

[BindiBoo]

That's where i got my 55gallon there for like $15.bottomgot cardboard stuck to the bottom, but not all Of them are that crappy, but it was cheap

 

[BSC]

People are always trying to get rid of tanks. Should be easy to find one for a decent deal.

 

[Tomek]

Well, my son went out and bought a 30 gallong for his 6 mos. old beardie and spent $100.00 bucks at Petco... WOW!, how ridiculous was that? I do have a question though, I have a 1 year old female and she is 17" long in a 30 gallon tank. She is EXTREMELY lazy and does not move, she is literally in the same spot she is when I get home. Do you think a bigger tank would be a waste of my money for her to be in?

 

[BindiBoo]

No... she might even start running around more in a bigger tank, and it will provide her with a more comfy space!!