LOST SHNGLEBACK OUTSIDE HELP! :(

[acanthurus]

Shinglebacks are a bit different when it comes to aggression. Amongst other personality quirks, shingles are much less aggressive than other species and for the most part can be housed together quite safely (although you do get the occasional bone head).

That enclosure should be more than big enough for a trio, although please be aware they can be quite messy and will likely need regular cleaning.

[Dwarfbeardeddragon]

thanks for the replies, turns out they are related, guy thinks one of them might be female. Tristen the enclosure is smaller than what i had thought i remember saying it was 1.5m by 2.5 m but its actually 1m by 2m got plenty of hides but would need to add a couple more basking spots. is this big enough for a trio? figured it would be nice if they could clump together for warmth on cold nights aswell.

[acanthurus]

That should be fine for a 1 male, 2 female trio. Only other bit of advice I can think to give is to buy captive bred if you can.

[Dwarfbeardeddragon]

yep, only captive animals are bought in my household haha! getting two bobtails tomorrow! planned to put them in with my other bobby:( but hopefully i find him and can put him in with the others

[Dwarfbeardeddragon]

if its a 2 male and 1 female trio im guessing it wouldnt work? they would hassle the girl? or all boys?

[kingofnobbys]

Two boys will be result in fights and someone badly hurt even killed.

Two girls will likely be OK , .... maybe .... , I'd be inclined to house them separately for now , 109 - 150 L (ALLSET) storage tubs will be ideal for now until you know if it's going to be safe to house the two you are getting together ( I guess if you let them free roam inside together UNDER VERY TIGHT SUPERVISION you'll soon see how they react to each other) .

I think a larger indoor viv or suitable sized escape / theft-proof / predator proof pit - cage setup. (Likely on a concrete slab or on pavers would be the best.)

[Dwarfbeardeddragon]

yeah ill definately be careful, but they are brother and sister and have lived together there whole life, but if i find the other one ill have to find seperate housing for him. Thanks