How big should a tank be for a bearded dragon?
A juvenile bearded dragon should be housed in a 10 gallon glass aquarium tank. The tank size will have to increase as the beardie grows. Adults require a 20-50 gallon long glass aquarium tank. Because beardies love to climb, provide vertical space with lots of branches.
How big is a 20 gallon bearded dragon tank?
30″ x 12″ x 12″
20 Gallon Terrarium (30″ x 12″ x 12″) with sliding screen top.
Does tank size affect bearded dragon growth?
So do Bearded Dragons grow to the size of their tank? Bearded Dragons will actually only grow to the size of their environment. If a Bearded Dragon is kept in a tank that is too small whilst it is still growing then it can hinder the overall size when it reaches adulthood.
What size should an adult bearded dragon have?
16 to 24 inches
An adult will be fully grown at 12 months of age. Bearded Dragons should measure anywhere from 16 to 24 inches in length and weigh 380 to 510 grams. Most of their size comes from their tail. Their tail is at least the same length as their body – if not longer.
How big is a 7 month old bearded dragon?
Bearded Dragon Size Chart
| Age | Size (Length) |
|---|---|
| 5 Months | 11-16 inches |
| 6 Months | 11-18 inches |
| 7 Months | 13-18 inches |
| 8 Months | 13-20 inches |
How big will a bearded dragon get in a 40 gallon tank?
A 40-gallon breeder tank will fit a bearded dragon until they reach about 12″ inches (30 cm). At this point, you’ll need a much larger tank for the adult bearded dragon. We don’t recommend keeping two bearded dragons in this size of tank.
Is 40 gallon tank too small for bearded dragon?
Baby bearded dragons will do best in tanks no smaller than 20 gallons and ideally 40 gallons (36 inches long X 18 inches wide X 18 inches deep). Young adults and adults should have at minimum a tank of 55 gallons, but ideally 75 gallons.
Do bearded dragons get cold at night?
Shaune said: “Bearded dragons actually thrive on a colder temperature at night. This colder rest period allows them to be more active during the day. During the day a bearded dragon will like a temperature of around 95F (35C) but at night time, you only really need to worry if the temperature drops to around 65F (18C).
Is a 40 gallon tank big enough for a full grown bearded dragon?
Unfortunately, 40-gallon breeder tanks just aren’t large enough for a full-grown adult bearded dragon to live comfortably. An adult bearded dragon can’t move easily in a 40-gallon breeder.
How big will my bearded dragon get in a 40 gallon tank?
A 40-gallon breeder tank will fit a bearded dragon until they reach about 12″ inches (30 cm).
