Is a 40 gallon breeder big enough for an adult?

[beardedgibbons]

My beardie is about 5 months old right now and although he seems pretty comfy in his 20 long, I want to upgrade. I found a good deal on a 40 gallon breeder on craigslist and I know he would love this. Problem is, I really would just like to buy something once and be done with it. I picked up a 4x2x2 on craigslist a couple weeks ago, but the more I look at it, the more I realize it isn't right for a beardie and is much better for a snake. So, how many of you have adult beardies in 40 breeders? Do they seem happy in there? Thanks a lot!

 

[Soulwind]

From everything I've ever read, the *Minimum* size you want is 36 L x 18 W x 14-18 H

Optimally you want 48 L x 24 W x 17-24 H. I think that's equal to a 75 gallon.

The one I have is 48 x 18 x 18 (so not quite as wide as optimal, but should be good enough)

The one thing I've noticed is that 55 gallons seems to be the most common size I find on Craigslist
and those aren't big enough. (plenty long at 48 but only 12 wide).

 

[Katie007]

I keep mine in a 40gal breeder. It's great for him because he doesn't move around too much in his viv, and he gets out every single day and runs around for a few hours. I think it depends on the personality of your dragon and if they seem like they need the space.

 

[camille100]

All of my dragons are in 40 gallon breeder tanks. They love them. Each one has its own enclosure. I haven't found any problems with them being in this size tank. I've had my oldest dragon for 3 1/2 years.

 

[McLoki]

From everything I've ever read, the *Minimum* size you want is 36 L x 18 W x 14-18 H

Optimally you want 48 L x 24 W x 17-24 H. I think that's equal to a 75 gallon.

36 L x 18 W x 18 H = 40 gallon tank (also called a 40 breeder).
48 L x 12 W x 18 H = 55 gallon tank.
48 L x 18 W x 18 H = 75 gallon tank.
48 L x 24 W x 24 H = 120 gallon tank..
72 L x 24 W x 24 H = 180 gallon tank.

If you have a local aquarium club where you live, that may be one of the cheaper places to find a tank and stand. You can often pick up tanks\stands (and in better condition) for well under what you will find in other for sale locations.

Michael