Decor recommendations?

[Linzloohoo]

Hi all
Just looking for recommendations on a hide big enough for a dragon. Kai has outgrown his current one, and I’m having trouble finding a hide that is large enough. What do you guys have?

 

[KarrieRee]

back corner of tank -
Came from Petsmart and now they dont have this one its a Thrive one now - I think they discontinued the All Living things one -- its big enough for an adult dragon - I dont use the Hubba Huts ---

 

[CooperDragon]

I have an XL habba hut and it works well. Also some flat driftwood pieces , a stone, and a composite bridge that acts as a platform and hide.

 

[Linzloohoo]

Ok so I got kai the thrive hide from Petsmart. I put it in his tank 2 days ago. And no he literally will not come out of it. He has been in his hide sleeping for 2 days. He’s only 6 months old so not brumation. Is this relocation stress??

 

[KarrieRee]

Awful young for that--- what are you using for lighting ? UVB brand and bulb please and is the fixture the whole length of tank ?
Karrie

 

[Linzloohoo]

Reptisun t5 in hood with reflector. I am wondering if since the hide sits up a bit higher than his previous basking spot if he got too hot. I woke him up today and he was pissed. Puffed his beard at me. But then he ate some and took some water. And is now basking. I am lowering the basking temp a bit to see if that helps.

 

[KarrieRee]

What is the distance from the new hide to the UVB now? If its any closer than 12-15 inches it would be too close -- what is the basking temps? Do you have the two bulbs together ? The UVB does not put off any heat it would be the UVB rays would be too strong if closer than the 12 inches---
Karrie

 

[Gormagon]

Is the UVB bulb the one that came with the fixture? If so, it is a 5.0 and, is not actually strong enough for dragons, it will need to be changed to a 10.0.