BeardedDragonSteve
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I was wondering if I could keep a bearded dragon in a aqueon aquarium
Can I keep a bearded dragon in a aquarium
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Moon4wolfgirl
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yes, as long if it is big enough.
The aqueon aquariums are what go on sale when petco has their 1 dollar per gallon sale 
So lots of people have them. I agree for an adult, the smallest youd want to go is a 40g. But I find babies and small juvies can do fine in 20g tanks for a bit. But for a few bucks more, it's worth it to go with the bigger tanks imo.
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So lots of people have them. I agree for an adult, the smallest youd want to go is a 40g. But I find babies and small juvies can do fine in 20g tanks for a bit. But for a few bucks more, it's worth it to go with the bigger tanks imo.
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BeardedDragonSteve
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Yea i can get get a aqueon tank for 70 dollars cheaper (there is a sale) than buying a Terrariumclaudiusx":mfaorewk said:The aqueon aquariums are what go on sale when petco has their 1 dollar per gallon sale
So lots of people have them. I agree for an adult, the smallest youd want to go is a 40g. But I find babies and small juvies can do fine in 20g tanks for a bit. But for a few bucks more, it's worth it to go with the bigger tanks imo.
-Brandon
I think a large one would be OK for a small dragon, but I would plan on replacing it in the next 6-12 months once your dragon grows. The aquariums tend to be too narrow for an adult dragon so in my opinion it would be best to consider it a short term solution.
BeardedDragonSteve
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The aqueon 40 gallon breeder tank is actually bigger in height length and width than the zilla 40 gallon breeder tankCooperDragon":2tejuqu0 said:
MrSpectrum
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That's a good reason why I thing measuring enclosures for reptiles in gallons is... deceptive/silly.
Almost every time I see someone specify a gallon size, I have to convert to cu ft. and then wonder how tall it is. "Oh, it's a 40 long" or "a 40 gal. breeder" What the heck does that mean‽ I know that's how aquariums/terrariums are sold, but there's NO GOOD REASON why they couldn't also specify the dimensions.
BIG SALE ON 120 GAL. TERRARIUMS! (Only to find out it's 1' x 1' x 16' tall!) :-|
YMMV
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That's a good reason why I thing measuring enclosures for reptiles in gallons is... deceptive/silly.
Almost every time I see someone specify a gallon size, I have to convert to cu ft. and then wonder how tall it is. "Oh, it's a 40 long" or "a 40 gal. breeder" What the heck does that mean‽ I know that's how aquariums/terrariums are sold, but there's NO GOOD REASON why they couldn't also specify the dimensions.
BIG SALE ON 120 GAL. TERRARIUMS! (Only to find out it's 1' x 1' x 16' tall!) :-|
YMMV
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kingofnobbys
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MrSpectrum":30h3tn5m said:
I agree, It's the L x W x D that counts as well if it's got a mesh top that opens ( don't buy it ) or a solid top with sliding glass front doors.
BeardedDragonSteve
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I was planning to get the aquarium and just get some command hooks from lowes and mount the heat lamp and I'm getting a certain kind of uvb fixture that can stick to the glasskingofnobbys":usgaznie said:
MrSpectrum
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+1
Get acquainted with the specs on the bulb you get, and the distances your BD needs to be from it.
IMO, center of the enclosure--longitudinally (front to back)--is best. Folks here are recommending offsetting it side-to-side toward the warm side.
Get acquainted with the specs on the bulb you get, and the distances your BD needs to be from it.
IMO, center of the enclosure--longitudinally (front to back)--is best. Folks here are recommending offsetting it side-to-side toward the warm side.
BeardedDragonSteve
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I am not getting a uvb fixture that spans the entire enclosure it is only 24'' and the tank is 36'' so i will have it on the basking side of the tankKarrieRee":3t3d8iaa said:
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