KarrieRee":3933rkzd said:No its good you got a babyLets go over the lighting in the tank I can already tell you need a basking spot of which temps should be 105--110 taken w/ a digital probe thermometer - you need a warm spot which would be around 90's or so AND you need a cool side of the tank 80's during the day -- hes too hot w/a tank all 90+ -- get your cool side down to 80's --- next what are you using for a UVB? NO coils!!!!!!!!!!! Brand and bulb please --- he is going to go thru relocation stress and yes they will slow on eating but he should NOT quit eating all together -- little is better than none -- it could take a few weeks for him to be fully chowing down - it could take him a few days but you want him eating something -- your basking temps and your UVB are crucial in that tank --- he needs hydration I recommend no bathing it will stress him out - drop water on his nose or mist him w/ a spray bottle - handle a little bit at a time - you want him to adjust to his surroundings and get settled in --- try hand feeding him a worm before serving him his salads in the morning - you can get some BSFL to add to the tops of his salads - small super worms -- there are all kinds of worms but so many people are out of these worms - you can go here http://www.dubiaroaches and get some small super worms and some nutri grubs or BSFL and some horn worms but they must come small as they grow really fast - I might hold off on those but you can get the worms I also would recommend silk worms too but cant find them now either -- when dubia roaches are shipping again I recommend getting him some roaches -- they are easier to work w/ and easier to keep than crickets -- please tell me what your using for a UVB
Karrie
KarrieRee":2esh78j0 said:Where is your slimline? I recommend you get this bulb for your fixture a Reptisun 10.0 T 8-- but first tell me what size is the tank? If it's a 40 gallon get the 10.0 - if your tank is smaller use the bulb you have- it's not as strong but will be fine for the smaller tank--- but you need to have no screen blocking the UVB- so no plastic cover and no screen and a piece of decor directly underneath it- if your tank is 40 or bigger it needs to go inside the tank
Karrie
KarrieRee":6kun0at2 said:Ok so you need that UVB unobstructed --- no screen between the UVB and his basking decor piece and no plastic cover over the bulb - take it off you want the bulb naked-- put the basking decor piece directly underneath it approx 6-8 inches from it -- when you upgrade your tank I recommend a 75-120 gallon tank your going to want to upgrade the bulb and the UVB fixture as well -- if you go to a 40 you will end up upgrading again - an adult dragon needs a 75 120 gallon tank - 40 is minimum --- you can go w/ a 40 but then you would need to get him out a lot -- I would start looking on Craigslist or FB marketplace - try and find one w/ front doors - they are easier to work w/ - in the meantime get your UVB situated then watch his behavior and his eating --- his basking temps what are they? And temps need to be taken w/a digital thermometer or a infrared heat gun --- NO stick ons It is harder to get temps in those tanks because they are small --- what wattage are you using? I had a 20 gallon and used a 75 watt --
Karrie
KarrieRee":x1mkk7br said:Ok how long have you had him? And you are not using any colored bulbs correct? They like darkness and cool -- no temps below 65 --- see what he does tomorrow w/ the UVB fixed and go from there
Karrie
Ah ok, my room is generally cold at night so his enclosure during the night is usually high 70's with the CHE. But absolutely I'll get back to you with any updates and progress. I'll probably be posting on these forums more often. This seems like a lovely community!KarrieRee":33cx1xae said:You dont want your tank 80 at nite -- 70's is good and not below 65- please keep me posted on him
Karrie
KarrieRee":1a397mky said:You dont want your tank 80 at nite -- 70's is good and not below 65- please keep me posted on him
Karrie
KarrieRee":npzyt0v8 said:You dont want your tank 80 at nite -- 70's is good and not below 65- please keep me posted on him
Karrie
KarrieRee":qnhx9heo said:ok you need to get a bowl like this https://www.amazon.com/OMEM-Worm-Dish-Reptile-Ceramics/dp/B01IRIL1P4?pf_rd_r=084G8Y45PRRB0HP4RRYJ&pf_rd_p=76f54966-688a-4b94-8474-c7a8ff47e986&pd_rd_r=0cf9002f-f6bd-4548-9299-707486365d0b&pd_rd_w=bH2CZ&pd_rd_wg=DA96k&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_d but it needs to be xtra large---- make sure you check the size before ordering -- I have one like it and paid $16 I think - get your bowl and mean while get some of these ordered
BSFL they are small order large also known as calci worms phoenix worms nutri grubs
http://www.dubiaroaches.com order some small super worms and the nutri grubs do not dust them they are a great staple feeder and use as lures to the salad bowl - use as many as you want they will be a compliment to the roaches -- use 1-3 small supers - feed first thing in the morning - when butter worms come in you can get those two - horn worms are good but they must be small they grow really fast so when ordering order small amounts they are currently not shipping roaches
http://www.reptilianarts.com great silk worms and super worms as well - they are a great staple feeder - if you order when they are back in stock I order in bulk like 50 make sure you order food - you will need to feed daily and clean containers out as well
http://www.mulberryfarms.com they are high on shipping
http://www.coastalsilkworms.com
joshsfrogs.com
ignore the kale thing its a good staple feeder
http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html
He does need to warm up before eating like an hr or so
Roaches will not bother him at nite they do not bite but it is good to get them out - crickets do not leave in the tank they do bite and can cause infection
Karrie
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