The aqueon aquariums are what go on sale when petco has their 1 dollar per gallon sale
So lots of people have them. I agree for an adult, the smallest youd want to go is a 40g. But I find babies and small juvies can do fine in 20g tanks for a bit. But for a few bucks more, it's worth it to go with the bigger tanks imo.
The aqueon aquariums are what go on sale when petco has their 1 dollar per gallon sale
So lots of people have them. I agree for an adult, the smallest youd want to go is a 40g. But I find babies and small juvies can do fine in 20g tanks for a bit. But for a few bucks more, it's worth it to go with the bigger tanks imo.
I think a large one would be OK for a small dragon, but I would plan on replacing it in the next 6-12 months once your dragon grows. The aquariums tend to be too narrow for an adult dragon so in my opinion it would be best to consider it a short term solution.
I think a large one would be OK for a small dragon, but I would plan on replacing it in the next 6-12 months once your dragon grows. The aquariums tend to be too narrow for an adult dragon so in my opinion it would be best to consider it a short term solution.
[MINI-RANT]
That's a good reason why I thing measuring enclosures for reptiles in gallons is... deceptive/silly.
Almost every time I see someone specify a gallon size, I have to convert to cu ft. and then wonder how tall it is. "Oh, it's a 40 long" or "a 40 gal. breeder" What the heck does that mean‽ I know that's how aquariums/terrariums are sold, but there's NO GOOD REASON why they couldn't also specify the dimensions.
BIG SALE ON 120 GAL. TERRARIUMS! (Only to find out it's 1' x 1' x 16' tall!) :-|
[MINI-RANT]
That's a good reason why I thing measuring enclosures for reptiles in gallons is... deceptive/silly.
Almost every time I see someone specify a gallon size, I have to convert to cu ft. and then wonder how tall it is. "Oh, it's a 40 long" or "a 40 gal. breeder" What the heck does that mean‽ I know that's how aquariums/terrariums are sold, but there's NO GOOD REASON why they couldn't also specify the dimensions.
BIG SALE ON 120 GAL. TERRARIUMS! (Only to find out it's 1' x 1' x 16' tall!) :-|
[MINI-RANT]
That's a good reason why I thing measuring enclosures for reptiles in gallons is... deceptive/silly.
Almost every time I see someone specify a gallon size, I have to convert to cu ft. and then wonder how tall it is. "Oh, it's a 40 long" or "a 40 gal. breeder" What the heck does that mean‽ I know that's how aquariums/terrariums are sold, but there's NO GOOD REASON why they couldn't also specify the dimensions.
BIG SALE ON 120 GAL. TERRARIUMS! (Only to find out it's 1' x 1' x 16' tall!) :-|
I was planning to get the aquarium and just get some command hooks from lowes and mount the heat lamp and I'm getting a certain kind of uvb fixture that can stick to the glass
You want the UVB out so he can sit directly under it and not the whole length of the tank --- sticking it to the glass is not really a good idea as he will not be able to sit directly under it
Karrie
+1
Get acquainted with the specs on the bulb you get, and the distances your BD needs to be from it.
IMO, center of the enclosure--longitudinally (front to back)--is best. Folks here are recommending offsetting it side-to-side toward the warm side.
You want the UVB out so he can sit directly under it and not the whole length of the tank --- sticking it to the glass is not really a good idea as he will not be able to sit directly under it
Karrie