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Poor baby looks critical. Has he been tested for parasites? Do you soak him to keep him hydrated? There may be something serious going on internally...

Some people have reported complications with the PowerSun MVBs. Here's a thread on the topic: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=105629 I've never used PowerSun myself. I used MegaRay until the backorders got too bad and the quality tanked. Been over a year since I last ordered from them so things might be...

You managed to get meds in him but continue to fail to get food in him? Cool story bro, but the pieces just aren't adding up.

I sealed up my slate tiles with a water-based stone sealer and caulked them in. Will still be easy to replace, but till then, the moisture stays out of them so spot cleaning is a breeze, and the caulk is naturally non-porous. Used clear Lexel for general waterproofing. Really can't beat the look...

Oh yes, we should all bow to the infinite wisdom of a minimum wage pet shop man. Hah. You came here for advice. You got advice: take your dragon to the vet and have him diagnosed with something before pumping random medications in him. You don't even know what the problem is. Medication is...

No one here can give you absolute closure. Can you afford to have a necropsy done by a reptile vet? That will tell for sure if he had cancer, or some internal hemorrhaging around the lungs, or something like that. Sounds like he was well taken care of and lived and long and happy life. Sounds...

I just find it interesting that your other dragon isn't even in the ground yet, and you aren't taking him to the vet to even have a chance at getting better, and you're already looking to get another dragon. It's this sort of irresponsible behavior that irritates those of us on this forum...

I'm giving it a try for a recovering rescue but honestly I don't know the substitution levels as a multivitamin. I've just been using it on different days and in tandem with pure CaCO3 and probiotic. I'd like to think it could replace a multivit given as it's hailed as the most complete food...

You can't afford a vet for your sick dragon and yet you think someone here will sell or give you a silk back? Knowing that they can easily injure themselves, have more intensive care and are likely to incur even MORE veterinary costs? Don't think so..

I believe silicone is what emits the fumes. I try to go for low-silicone, water-based options. I used caulk to "grout" my tiles. Water based and made of acrylics and compounds similar to rubber adhesives. Should not have any volatile properties. Same stuff we use around the house when...

A ceramic heat emitter? The kind that produces no light? You have to be very careful with those. They will melt many types of fixtures. Most fixtures made for reptiles will specifically state on the box if they are rated for use with a CHE. I know the mini deep domes are not. You also have to...

I'd show this lovely little webpage to the stubborn family members: http://mrskingsbioweb.com/beardeddragngrossanatomy.htm Do let us know what the vet said and what procedures he did, if any. Otherwise, we're just grasping at straws. Once you have a starting point, with what meds you are...

I use slate tiles. Comes in all sorts of colors so will work with many different themes. The slate in my Leo tank are a neat mix of grays, rusty reds and yellows. Basic water-based stone sealer ensures that they will be super easy to clean and maintain. One of mine has a large dendrite in it...

Caulk sets in about fifteen minutes, and is completely dry in about 24 hours. I let mine sit for two days to be safe with fumes and everything. It is kinda messy to apply, since the gun can be tricky to use. We used a couple wet rags to alternate cleaning it up. Caulk can be wiped up with a wet...

40 gallon breeder is fine. Many go with 4x2x2 for custom builds. That is about 120 gallons I think.