Soon to be a gecko owner...advise please!!

[mexicangypsy]

I'm seriously considering becoming the owner of a leopard gecko. I've read a lot about them on the net & even rang my local reptile shop for advice.
I'm slowly getting there & i was wondering about a suitable vivarium for them. I've been told a 24"x15"x15" is more than adequate, which is fine, i have the room. What i was wondering was, would a fish tank of the same size also be suitable accommodation? As i have lying around an empty spare tank with a good secure lid. Obviously i'd purchase a vivaruim of this wasn't, but the lady in my local reptile shop said it would be ok.
So....opinions please!!! And tips & advice would be greatly appreciated as i want to be 100% confident enough to get one & provide him/her with the best care.
I do have 3 tarantulas which i find a joy to have!
Thanks

[12kslr33]

Tank would be fine, geckos have small claws and not pads so would not be able to climb out anyway unless you had brances etc that went to the top.

[funky1]

First off welcome to the forum!
A fish tank would be fine - but a vivarium is ideal (sliding glass at the front), it`s not a major issue, but leos tend not to appreciate being approached from above (simply for the fact they cant see you coming and could think you were a predator), and therefor if you`re constantly doing it because you use a fish tank, then it it could lead to them becoming stressed out - especially new additions. But like I said, it`s not a MAJOR concern.
Suggest reading some of the better care sheets knocking about to prepare yourself fully - there are some good ones on the `net and on ppls websites. Though as well, any specific questions will always get answered on here! Good luck with it.