Calcium with D3?

[lizzieish]

I'm buying more calcium powder (potentially gravid dragon so getting prepared just incase!) is this one ok for bearded dragons:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Exo-Terra-PT1856-Reptile-Calcium/dp/B001B57INA/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1383239710&sr=1-1&keywords=reptile+calcium+powder

The one I've used before didn't have D3 in it so wanted to make sure this is safe?

 

[Sauzo]

I always use Rep-Cal brand so not sure how good the Exo Terra stuff is. As for D3, generally, D3 is for if you are using a a uvb tube and no D3 is for if you use an MVB. Basically animals make their own D3 from UVB so if they are getting good doses of UVB(from a MVB) then they make their own and are fine. UVB tube really don't put out a ton to begin with and they degrade pretty fast(within 6 months) so they are getting an adequate amount of UVB but not enough to really make good amounts of D3 thus why you supplement it. I personally have both Rep-Cal calcium with D3 and without D3 and I usually use the without D3 since I use a MVB. Every once in awhile i'll give her a couple doses of the D3 stuff.

 

[lizzieish]

Ok brilliant thank you! Now to another forum for lighting!