Is this a good setup?

[Buddhasmm]

So I just moved my beard to a new 40 gallon tank and upgraded all his lights and decorations. I was wondering if this setup is good. Please give me feedback.

Old tank

Here’s his new tank

Here’s the lamps I got him

 

[Gormagon]

The basking bulb is a good one but the UVB is no where near what he needs (in his condition).
You need to get a Reptisun 10.0 T5HO or an Arcadia 12%D3 for maximum UVB . These are the long tube type that run across the top of the viv. The coil compact you have is only a 5.0 and is inadequate for your dragon at any time.

 

[KarrieRee]

Hello and welcome to the forum---- You will want to upgrade again to a bigger tank --- recommended is a 75-120 gallon for an adult dragon--- the coil UVB light is no good-- you will want to go w/ a Reptisun 10 T5, or the Arcadia D3 12% or 14% T5 tube, both of which are very good. You will need a T5 light fixture also. They are what most everyone on here recommends! It will need to go inside the tank for best health for your dragon - 10-11" from him/ her! As long as his / her basking temps are 90-105 the basking lamp should be fine- if you dont have a Infrared Heat gun you might want to get one - from Walmart or Home Depot or Lowes for around $10 or so-- they give the most accurate temps -- also when you go to a bigger tank you might want to find one w/ doors that open from the front for easier cleaning etc............ you can find some tanks on Facebook Market watch or Craigslist --- but you will definitely want to get something bigger. Just some suggestions--
Karrie

 

[Buddhasmm]

Thanks for the feedback. I was going to get the 10.0 uvb Tube lamp and bulb but I was on $250 budget. Probably by next week I’m going to get it.

 

[KarrieRee]

Ok just remember to get the Reptisun or Arcadia which ever --- they are the ones that are the best- and it needs to go inside the tank - you can use picture wire hanger or fishing line or 3 M hooks
Karrie

 

[Buddhasmm]

Hey if u got a beard let me see how u have yours set up.

 

[KarrieRee]

Hiccups tank its a 120 gallon

Karrie

 

[Buddhasmm]

Wow what’s a beautiful set up!

 

[Buddhasmm]

But why u have 3 lamps on top?

 

[Gormagon]

yup, everyone on here has a love for these little creatures and, we all are 0wners/"slaves" to at least 1 dragon if not more. Here is Charlies Condo!!!

 

[Buddhasmm]

Wow! I need to step up my game.

 

[KarrieRee]

The one to far left is basking- the one in middle is a CHE- heat emitter no light only on during winter months I live in MN and its been really cold and ton of snow- the far right is a regular House hold bulb for light -
Karrie

 

[kmwilson042182]

I’m working on these right now...they will be done very soon. They are 4x2x2 or 120 gallon

 

[KarrieRee]

Cool looks nice!
Karrie

 

[Drache613]

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