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  1. Rschasch

    Correct Temperature Probe Placement.

    When i have my temperature probe resting on the basking rock, the temps regularly read over 10 Deg F higher than when I hang the probe near the same spot, but don't let it rest on the rock. I'm like 90% sure i'm correct by hanging the temperature probe, not resting the probe, but just to be...
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    Started Long Sleep Brumation Day after Huge Meal, Need Help!

    This will be Knox's first brumation, as well as mine (he's my first Beardie). He was Born last May, 2018, and its now October 2019 so around 1.5 years old roughly. He's been lethargic for the last month, and i was beginning to suspect he was getting ready to brumate because he started to...
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    Adding a Florescent Tube for Added Light? Yes or No?

    https://imgur.com/a/ankrusp Here's his new setup, but I've seen a noticeable decrease in his energy levels and appetite, and he goes to bed really early ever since being introduced to his new tank! :banghead: I'm wondering if its possibly because it's too dark? The Picture really makes it...
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    Can anyone Recommend a good Dimming Thermostat for Heat Lamp

    Right now i have my heat lamp on a manual dimmer, and it works great for creating the correct "range" of basking temps (103-107 Deg.). But depending on the day, and the sunlight coming into my bedroom, the basking temps may rise and fall slightly. I would like to get a dimming thermostat, so...
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    Finally Finished Knox's New Tank! (Pictures....Mostly!)

    Here's the link to the pics of Knox's new tank! https://imgur.com/gallery/x1asxvR
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    36" Reptisun 10.0 T5HO too much for a 4'x2'x2' Crossfire?

    Wondering if I've got too much UVB for the Tank. He's got Platforms where he can go all the way up to the light, or be completely hidden from it, so im sure there is a proper gradient. Just wondering if the T5HO is actually TOO Much for him. I'll try to get pictures up of his new tank soon.
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    Does Anyone Else Leave BSFL in Tank All Day?

    I order 2000 BSFL From Symton every 3 weeks, to make sure i always have a fresh and ample supply for my Beardie Knox! I have an escape proof bow for him, and he usually has anywhere from 100-200 BSFL in his tank at all times so that he can eat when hes hungry, and not just when i am available to...
  8. Rschasch

    How many coats of mod podge?

    How many coats of mod Podge do you guys typically put on your fake rocks/ backwalls?
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    How long do I let the grout dry before another coat?

    How long do I let the grout dry before another coat? And secondly, how long do you let the grout dry before painting/ sealing?
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    Need Recommendations for SAFE Grout/Sealer from Lowes

    I'm planning on building a Backwall, with a 2nd and 3rd story levels for my new 4x2x2 enclosure. I plan on using the foam/grout/sealer method, only I'm having trouble finding safe recommendations for the items that i need. Specifically a super safe grout sealer. Possibly aquarium grade if...
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    Dig box ideas

    We want to make a dig box for our little guy, he always seems to be trying to dig, and we use tiles as a substrate. This is what we're thinking, getting a wide tubberware container, and filling it with (semi) large felt scraps, or possibly alfalfa pellets, and putting that in his tank to let...
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    How Long do I Let Sealant dry/vent for?

    Just built a 4x2x2 enclosure for my beardie and sealed it with Minwax One Coat water based Polyurethane. I coated it 3 times just to be safe (lol). It's been Sitting for 48 hours. Is that long enough? Everyone just says let it sit for awhile.... Whats awhile?
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    Cool Side Temps Won't Climb Above 75 Deg

    I cant seem to get my cool side of the tank up to 80 degrees as is recommended everywhere on the interwebs.... I wouldn't really be concerned about it, except he has been a real stubborn eater lately... He wont eat unless I place him under the basking light about 15 minutes before feeding, and...
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    What is the Best Beardie Disinfectant and Why?

    I've been recommended F10, and it looks as though that might be what i'm looking for, but before i purchase it, are there any better disinfectants? What makes them better? Let me hear your thoughts and opinions!
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    Neodymium sleeve lights bad? Recommend replacement?

    I'm worried about my tiny 60w Exo Terra daytime heat lamp bulb I am using for 1: added lighting, 2: to raise the overall ambient tank temperature. CooperDragon has posted here before that the neodymium sleeve on these bulbs can be hurtful to my beardies eyes. Obviously I only want the very...
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    Is it normal for a new beardie to get runny poop?

    I have recently began caring for a juvenile beardie. He is 3 months old. He's in a 40 gallon breeder, with a basking temp of 109 and a cool side temp of just under 80. The breeder was feeding him dusted dubias, and crickets, but I have since switched him to small/medium bsfl. He has pooped once...
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