17in (1.4ft) high vivarium high enough?

tendo102 · May 25, 2017

Hi, I am looking on EBay and found this amazing viv that I am really interested in buying. It's 2 vivs stacked that was custom made for the seller who had beardies in the top level and turtles in the bottom. We have one beardie now but looking to get a second a few months from now.

The upper level is taller then the lower level.
Dimensions
(Top) 22" Depth x 22"High x 54" Long

(Lower) 22" Depth x 17"High x 54" Long

My wonder is whether the bottom level is too low for a bearded dragon. I wanted to know what you guys think?

Thanks!

Laura

CooperDragon · May 25, 2017

It's really close. I'd prefer more space than that for lighting. If you can't suspend lighting above the tank then it's probably not really tall enough. I have an 18'' tall tank but keep the top off and suspend the lights above it. Basking light usually sits at about 25'' up. It's really better to have a tank that's at least 4'x2'x2' so you can provide some climbing areas and keep lights at a safe/appropriate distance.

tendo102 · May 25, 2017

Thanks for your reply, I did wonder if it was a bit close. Since posting this I've been thinking about it and I would feel quite bad if one was high up and one was shallow.

17in (1.4ft) high vivarium high enough?

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