Calcium with D3

[Angel m]

So I’m a little confused about feedings using the calcium with D3 and I want to make sure I’m giving the proper supplements for my baby…I keep seeing different things. Some people say only a few times a week with their bugs and others say every feeding. Which one is it? Please help!

 

[hdochow]

it depends on age, particular supplement, and type of light combined with distance from lighting. has anyone gone over your heat/lighting with you yet? that's the best place to start with any issue.

 

[xp29]

If you have good uvb and it's placed correctly then d3 is a moot point. The uvb triggers their bodies to produce their own d3. If your uvb isn't on par, or your dragon just clutched ect then d3 can aid in getting calcium in them. Time out in the sun and/or good uvb is what they need most.

 

[BPSabelhaus]

Good UVB and a good diet with natural calcium rich foods like kale and soldier fly larvae mixed in really helps. I know it's counterintuitive but I actually dust the BSFL and tend to not dust the roaches. The BSFL tend to be a bit moist so it sticks well and she doesn't notice the dust. She's a picky girl and prefers her roaches naked. Not even holding any greens if she can avoid it lol Also prefers golden raspberries and her blueberries to be warm and slightly dehydrated. True princess.

 

[Angel m]

it depends on age, particular supplement, and type of light combined with distance from lighting. has anyone gone over your heat/lighting with you yet? that's the best place to start with any issue.

I’m in the process of getting the long tube ubv light. I currently have the ubv bulb. I’m just waiting for it to get delivered. I’ve had him a month and no one told me about the tube ubv until recently. And that the bulb ubv don’t do much….So I ordered one

If you have good uvb and it's placed correctly then d3 is a moot point. The uvb triggers their bodies to produce their own d3. If your uvb isn't on par, or your dragon just clutched ect then d3 can aid in getting calcium in them. Time out in the sun and/or good uvb is what they need most.

Good UVB and a good diet with natural calcium rich foods like kale and soldier fly larvae mixed in really helps. I know it's counterintuitive but I actually dust the BSFL and tend to not dust the roaches. The BSFL tend to be a bit moist so it sticks well and she doesn't notice the dust. She's a picky girl and prefers her roaches naked. Not even holding any greens if she can avoid it lol Also prefers golden raspberries and her blueberries to be warm and slightly dehydrated. True princess.

Oh she’s a spoiled girl! lol mine is beginning to not picky to lol he don’t care for crickets and don’t really like to chase his food

 

[BPSabelhaus]

My Cichlid is becoming like her. Swims out and does a little display then hides in his cave peeking out until I grab his food bag. Comes out, watches me then swims up to the surface to be hand fed lol

 

[JellyBeanleatherback]

What uvb light bar..? I had the bulb too, didn’t know I needed a bigger one

 

[xp29]

What uvb light bar..? I had the bulb too, didn’t know I needed a bigger one

ZooMed 10.0 t5 hi output or Arcadia pro t5 desert 12% are the common ones. Sun folks use sun blasters as well. But I think you have to get a different bulb than what comes with that one.