So I'm in the beginning stages of decided if I'm going to get a beardie or not. At the moment I'm trying to price out start up costs and see if it's something I can afford (I don't like to start things unless I'm able to do the most I can for the animal in terms of space and stuff)
I've found a breeder in San Antonio, and they also make custom cages. I'm trying to decide if the best option is to get a custom cage from them, or if I should get a tank off CL and then get the rest of the stuff necessary. I'm trying to decided which is the best option cost wise and stress wise.
So the custom cage that I'm thinking about is 36" x 24" x 18" cage, (I'll include pictures) it has acrylic sliding doors that open to the front and it's made with 1/2" to 3/4" MDF covered with melamine. It has 3 screened vents 16" x 8" vents, one on the back and one on each side. It comes with:
-600 watt poreclin incandescent lamp fixture
-18" T8 fluorescent light fixture.
I'd be adding wood trim on the outside for $50, little door handle things for $15 and another 600 watt porcelin light fixture for night heath for $20 (though I could upgrade to a steerable heat light/ CHE fixture for $35, not sure if I need it)
This all ends up being $310 or if I wanted a 48" x 24" x 18" with all the same stuff it comes out to $385
Here are some pictures of the cage
I am thinking about DIYing a basking rock/hidey hole. I'm still trying to look int the whole thermometer, timer things and what else I might need. I want to make sure I have a big enough space for a beardie, and have it be something I do not have to upgrade anytime soon. So what are ya'lls thoughts? Should I go with the custom set-up, or just get an aquarium and try to do the rest on my own.
I've found a breeder in San Antonio, and they also make custom cages. I'm trying to decide if the best option is to get a custom cage from them, or if I should get a tank off CL and then get the rest of the stuff necessary. I'm trying to decided which is the best option cost wise and stress wise.
So the custom cage that I'm thinking about is 36" x 24" x 18" cage, (I'll include pictures) it has acrylic sliding doors that open to the front and it's made with 1/2" to 3/4" MDF covered with melamine. It has 3 screened vents 16" x 8" vents, one on the back and one on each side. It comes with:
-600 watt poreclin incandescent lamp fixture
-18" T8 fluorescent light fixture.
I'd be adding wood trim on the outside for $50, little door handle things for $15 and another 600 watt porcelin light fixture for night heath for $20 (though I could upgrade to a steerable heat light/ CHE fixture for $35, not sure if I need it)
This all ends up being $310 or if I wanted a 48" x 24" x 18" with all the same stuff it comes out to $385
Here are some pictures of the cage
I am thinking about DIYing a basking rock/hidey hole. I'm still trying to look int the whole thermometer, timer things and what else I might need. I want to make sure I have a big enough space for a beardie, and have it be something I do not have to upgrade anytime soon. So what are ya'lls thoughts? Should I go with the custom set-up, or just get an aquarium and try to do the rest on my own.