Ackie or Gillens?

[gecko-mad]

would a pair of storrs live well in an enclosure 100Lx45Wx50H?

 

[reptilefan95]

probably not but one would go in there fine

 

[Red-Ink]

yea storri are cat 2

Bad luck mate, their on the basic license here in Vic. Ever think of upgrading your license to get more species?

 

[reptilefan95]

I cant im under 16 or 18 or which ever it is.... but im happy with ackies and gillens so what size tank for a single ackie ive heard people keep them in 900 by 500 by 500?

 

[Red-Ink]

I cant im under 16 or 18 or which ever it is.... but im happy with ackies and gillens so what size tank for a single ackie ive heard people keep them in 900 by 500 by 500?

If you cant make it longer than 900 i would go at least 900 in height and 600 in width. After all the decorations you are planing 900 long and 500 wide will become really cramped for a specimen potentially reaching 600 in length. They do like to climb though so the taller you can make it the more they'll love it.

 

[reptilefan95]

Yea then i think ill go with a gillens might be easier

 

[MonitorMayhem]

i purchased a pair of ackies only a month ago and they are fantastic always on the go exploring their enclosure good fun to watch easy to maintain better looking than gillens but i love them also good luck with whatever one you choose im sure you will be happy with either great little monitors

 

[reptilefan95]

Thanks yea i just picked up the enclosure ill post some pictures

 

[jordo]

Not gonna read the thread but I prefer ackies by far.
More robust captives (active and not as flighty), better feeders, I found they aren't as fussy and have a broader diet, better handlers - just give them some space after feeding time if you like your fingers! And despite what many people say about ackies eating each other, I think this only applies if you forget to feed them I had no trouble with a 2m, 1f trio in a 4ft enclosure.

 

[reptilefan95]

again yes ive heard they are more active and less secretive but the size of the enclosure does come into this 70cm by 70cm by 40 i dont really think its enough for an ackie unless people keep them in a 900 by 500 by 500 ...