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size tanks

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Question
hi im jesse,
i asked a question earlier about loepard geckos.
i was wondering what size gallon tank shoud i get 20gl,30gl. i want it to be between those two
ranges the reson why is becuse i dont know about rocks and logs in tanks. i aslo have a question i herd that not all loepard geckos drink from a bowl and they use a moist hide i was woundering wich one i should get.

tank you for your help.  

Answer
Hiya Jesse,
The info you are asking for is also int eh care sheet I sent you on your previous question but....I will also answer  them here!!!
A 20 gallon is fine for a leopard gecko....
They don't need a lot of height but do love to climb on rocks and branches.  Of course if you want, you sure can use the 30 gallon tank!! All the more room for your leo to roam around in.
Even though they all don't drink from a bowl, its important to provide a shallow drinking dish for them.  You can use a plastic lid of something like a mayonnaise jar as a water dish.
They all need to have a moist hide.  You can make one with  a plastic dish which you cut a hole in the lid and fill it with moss.  Then keep the moss moist.  They need this to help with their shedding.  What I use as my moist hides are the small Folgers plastic coffee containers.  I cut an opening in the upper 1/2 of the lid...they LOVE their  hides!!
If you would like to see how one of my leos  tank is set up, you can go to http://community.webshots.com/user/rottnborder  and look in the album called "nipper".  You cant't see the moist hide in there..but..if you want, I can take more pictures.  Just let me know!!
If you have any  more questions...ask away!! I love answering questions and helping you out!!