kingofnobbys":cgpn8fp5 said:Sand , gravel that can be ingested needs to excluded.
KarrieRee":vpeuv6k2 said:I recommend slated ceramic tile or textured non adhesive shelf liner from Home Depot or Lowes- the sand mats are expensive to keep replacing I have used them before - they are hard to keep clean along w/ the reptile carpet- the tile and shelf liner are a snap to clean w/ vinegar/ water in a spray bottle 50/50- insects cannot get underneath - the tile would need to be cut w/ a tile cutter--- I have purchased most of my decor from Petsmart they are spendy tho --- think big - do not buy small stuff or you will end up buying more --- I like Petsmarts decor it is nice stuff--- and easy to clean - its made of resin material ---
Karrie
KarrieRee":s4gqpfyz said:Please do not make things permanent for basking -- you want to be able to move the decor he sits on if temps are not right - there have been many people that have made tanks and basking areas that they cannot change and temps are not correct- it is easier to move basking platforms etc if your temp is not correct - making it higher or lower or the whole thing all together --- just a heads up-- the tile needs to be textured not course -- it will be too hard on tummys also not smooth for them slipping
Karrie
KarrieRee":2srga94k said:If you need extra heat yes a CHE is the best way to go --- NO heat rocks- dragons heat from the top not the tummies----wattage will depend on size of tank - I have a Zen Habitat and its made of bamboo sides and back not glass - its 120 gallon and I have a 100 watt for winter which keeps tank around 70 at nite -- if your tank will stay above 65 you wont need one anything below you will need it --
Karrie
KarrieRee":3ddfk6lq said:I would suggest you look at Zen Habitats -- they are light weight and hold heat better than glass
http://www.zenhabitats.com
Karrie
Ok those are the lights I’ve been hearing are the best. I’m trying to make a list of what I need to get those first, then optional things later. Habitat and dragon will come last.KarrieRee":pjajd3rh said:UVB I would recommend a 24-36" fixture --- your tank is a roughly 67 gallon tank --- do not go the full length of tank -- he needs to be able to escape those UVB rays w/ out having to hide from them--- I would recommend the Reptisun 10.0 T 5--- depending on how high basking spot is would depend on it either going into tank or on top of screen- the T 5 is strong enough for that but basking spot needs to be 10-12 inches from where he sits to bask --- the basking bulb needs to be a bright white bulb that can hold basking temps to 105-110 for a baby and 95-105 for an adult -- those are trial and error - depends on room if its a cold room or a warm room --- and what the tank is made of --- glass are harder to keep temps unless you have a warm room then they arent too bad--- You can find the T '5 fixtures at various places on line- I just ordered one from http://www.pangeareptiles.com--- very nice people and they are fast-- I am using the Arcadia 14% bulb in my tank --- it will fit the T 5 fixture -- I might add since they are a 14% bulb they are stronger so I have my UVB in the tank but it is roughly 13" from basking spot --- Hiccup doesnt mind it so it must not be too strong for him -- if they are too strong they will hide or not bask under it for long periods of time -- i know the box said 13" from basking so I followed what the box said
Karrie
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