is this a good setup

[PuffTheDragon]

Hi, Im new to this bearded dragon website. I just want to make sure that my setup is going to make my bearded dragon heathy and happy. The cage is 4ft x 2ft x2ft.

She has a 100 watt Zoo Med Repti Basking Spot Lamp, the temps are for the hot side are 100-105. For her uvb its a Zilla desert series 50 microwatts uvb @ 12'', it is a 20 '' T5. The humidity is at 35%. At the cool side she has a Zilla Desert Series Halogen/Fluorescent Combo Dome for Reptiles and the fluoescent light is also on during the day. For the cool side it's 80. The substrait is tile and repti carpet. She also has an endless supply of kale, carrots and dubia roaches. I also dust the dubia with calcium powder every feeding. Thanks.

 

[LJean]

I think my dragons would love that set-up.
Looks like plenty of running room etc (not that mine run around or anything)

 

[osmbr]

thats a really nice setup and all i could suggest is gettin a better uvb reptisun 10.0 but other wise that looks kool. i like your beardie too

 

[gini]

Very nice!!! What are you measuring temps with?

 

[tblazers7]

I really like the setup. Is glass covering the viewing side of the enclosure? I just got a 75 gallon aquarium, but i was thinking about building my own enclosure somewhat similarly. Also, could you explain a little bit on the ventilation you have on each side of the tank? I've seen it in a few others, but I'm just not sure construction wise how to optimally install.

Thanks!
Tom

 

[PuffTheDragon]

Well, the viewing side I used acrilic plastic and cut it to size with a table saw. For the ventilation I went to The home Depot and bought 4 vents that had a mesh side on them. To put them in, I layed them on top of the plywood and maked around it and subtracted a 1/4 inch so the screws had something to gab. Then I drilled 4 holes one in each corner and took a jig saw to cut the hole out of the plywood. On the inside I added another vent for some added protection thoes I put the screws at an outward angle because the cutout was just a little too big. If you need any help fell free to PM me.


Thanks

 

[JeffSimpson]

Well, the viewing side I used acrilic plastic and cut it to size with a table saw.

Just curious....I've cut acrylic on the TS before for other projects, but have never been able to cut it without melting some plastic on to the blade. In fact i have a dedicated blade just for that reason... did you run into the same thing?