The size of your bearded dragon tank setup is an important part of keeping a happy and healthy beardie! Too small and he or she cannot move around and explore (which is a natural part of a lizard's life!). Too large and you may have a difficult time keeping it heated properly.
Here is a table of the size tank you need at every stage of a bearded dragon's life so you can find out the answer to the question "What size tank does a bearded dragon need?"
Baby - up to 10"
- Smallest (Don't go smaller than this): 20 Gallon Tank (24" x 12" x 16")
- Large Tank Size (Anything larger not needed): 40 Gallon Tank (24" x 12" x 16")
Juvenile - 10" to 18"
- Smallest (Don't go smaller than this): 55 Gallon Tank (48" x 13" x 21")
- Large Tank Size (Anything larger not needed): 75 Gallon Tank (48" x 18" x 21")
Mature Adult - 18"+
- Smallest (Don't go smaller than this): 75 Gallon Tank (48" x 18" x 21")
- Large Tank Size (Anything larger not needed): 120 Gallon Tank (48" x 24" x 24")
Senior (7 Yr or Older ) - 18"+
- Smallest (Don't go smaller than this): 75 Gallon Tank (48" x 18" x 21")
- Large Tank Size (Anything larger not needed): 120 Gallon Tank (48" x 24" x 24")
