FiReBaNaNa
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how many pygmys can u put in a 20 gallon and whats the the female to male ratio, oh yes and whats the best species.
how many pygmies?
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CleaTheChameleon
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You can probably put 1 male and 3-4 females in a 20galloon. The best species would be a bearded pymgy
Agreed. Beared pygmy chameleons, R. brevicaudatus, are best suited for "beginners". They seem to be more durable, in the sense they can handle husbandry infractions better then other species.
Tazjunky
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I have a 2:3 ratio at the min, but as i have an extra male, i need to get anew tank! R.Brevs are very hardy so will be good for you as a beginner! check out my pics for an idea of the size of my setup. i think i read some where 1 pygmy per cubic foot.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/pygmy-pics-38993/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/pygmy-pics-38993/
Lizardlover
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No way, 1.2 max I would say for a 20 gallon.
Thats way too many for a 20 gallon, again. And you dont want two males in the same enclosure unless it is of substantial size.
CleaTheChameleon
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Oh whoops. Sorry
Lizardlover
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You probably could do 1.3 but that would be a tad overcrowded.
And to the OP, we are talking 20 long correct?
eisentrauti
Avid Member
2 males in one enclosure went always good for some weeks or maybe months. But sooner or later one of the males will lay death in a corner of the enclosure
