Leopard Geckos and Fish Tanks

[Babygecko]

Can you keep Leopard Geckos in fish tanks which have already been used by fish? Only, I went to the pet store today and they told me that you can't because there is some bacteria which is harmful to them. I've never heard about this before, can anyone confirm it?
Thanks.

[Faith]

Personally id never put a leo in a fish tank they are just not suitable for the species.

[freekygeeky]

i have to admit i have done, i have done for 10 years with one..
as long as they are blocked off on 3 sides
they look like vivs i had a hand made lid for it too

[Babygecko]

Originally Posted by Faith

Personally id never put a leo in a fish tank they are just not suitable for the species.

Why are they not suitable? In what way?

[markandwend]

They will drown!

[Babygecko]

Originally Posted by freekygeeky

i have to admit i have done, i have done for 10 years with one..
as long as they are blocked off on 3 sides
they look like vivs i had a hand made lid for it too

So you've had no problems? Have you had fish in the tank before? Did you put the heat mat under substrate or the tank?

[Babygecko]

Originally Posted by markandwend

They will drown!

If I were to use a fishtank I would take the water out first.

[RasperAndy]

Originally Posted by markandwend

They will drown!

brilliant,

[Babygecko]

So, what do people think seriously? I really don't fancy paying out for a new Vivarium, but equally I don't want to kill any new pets with fish bacteria!

[freekygeeky]

mien had been used before yes.
but if its the fact that you cant be bothered to buy a new viv..
well..
hmph