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Housing Abystoma macrodactylum

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Hello all, I am currently raising 7 Long Toes that underwent metamorphosis last summer/fall. They are terrestrial. On average their length snout to vent is about 1.5 inches. As a general consensus, what would be an appropriate sized enclosure to keep them in? They are currently in a 20 gallon long, with plenty of hiding places. My biggest concern is that they may become crowded this growing season, stunting their growth, and stunting their growth does not really coincide with my hopes of getting them to sexual maturity by next spring. Thanks!
 
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These aren't fish, you can't stunt their growth that way. Your vivarium sounds fine considering they are juveniles.
 
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Seems like they all got close to doubling in size this summer. Thought I would post a couple of pics.
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