This thread was originally posted in a section of this site for advance discussion. However I think it's only appropriate that it be posted here now so that more discussion can be brought to the table.
After reading this thread, please feel free to make comments about any of the points brought up. Debate any of the points brought up, and discuss any of the points. The goal here is to get a discussion going where we can all learn, and bring up our opinions and thoughts and share them as a group.
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Disclaimer: I am not stating anything that I say in this thread to be fact, simply my opinions, and others, and a place to discuss
With stronger and stronger bulbs being produced as the years go by, owners need to be weary of the fact that more isn't always better.
Realistically speaking, for years we all kept our puny 10.0s on top of our mesh screens. Were our dragons developing MBD? Not anymore often than it seems they are now. Were they living long healthy lives? Arguably longer than they are living now. However that can be attributed to the morph market and not necessarily changes in husbandry.
I've been having a bit of back and fourth with Frances in regards to us working on some research to scientifically answer this question. Unfortunately, she is not in a position to do this and I am not in a position monetarily to do this as I have no strong ties to any universities. But, I will lay down facts and opinions from the both of us, and everything is up for debate/discussion.
-Brandon
After reading this thread, please feel free to make comments about any of the points brought up. Debate any of the points brought up, and discuss any of the points. The goal here is to get a discussion going where we can all learn, and bring up our opinions and thoughts and share them as a group.
____________________________________
Disclaimer: I am not stating anything that I say in this thread to be fact, simply my opinions, and others, and a place to discuss
With stronger and stronger bulbs being produced as the years go by, owners need to be weary of the fact that more isn't always better.
Realistically speaking, for years we all kept our puny 10.0s on top of our mesh screens. Were our dragons developing MBD? Not anymore often than it seems they are now. Were they living long healthy lives? Arguably longer than they are living now. However that can be attributed to the morph market and not necessarily changes in husbandry.
I've been having a bit of back and fourth with Frances in regards to us working on some research to scientifically answer this question. Unfortunately, she is not in a position to do this and I am not in a position monetarily to do this as I have no strong ties to any universities. But, I will lay down facts and opinions from the both of us, and everything is up for debate/discussion.
-Brandon