New beardie owner! Elliot is his name.

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Blank175

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Hello we are new to the world of bearded dragons. We just got Elliot Friday. He is young (not sure exact age maybe around three months). I did quite a bit of research before getting him but that doesn't always prepare you for the actuality of having one. He is currently in a 55 gallon aquarium set up with a 75 watt household light and a reptisun 10.0 UVB mini compact fluorescent bulb right next to heat bulb. He has several basking rocks and a tree limb that is attached to the side of the tank by a suction cup. That is his favorite place to bask. The temps are good. He ate well Friday and Yesterday. Today, however he will not eat any crickets. His first poop was normal but his second one was a little runny. He seems a bit nervous today. He has been trying to climb the glass and has jumped from one of the rocks toward the glass several times. I changed the background on his tank to something that was less reflective as it seemed that he could see him reflection before and wasn't sure if that was making him nervous. Any suggestions? We have a 10 gallon we can move him to if needed. Thanks.
 

MufasasMomMakayla

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Welcome!!
We would love some pics of Elliot! For not eating today it might just be him settling in. For the glass jumping again, settling in or his reflection. My BD sometimes will see his reflection and start staring and trying to get it, then gives up. I've heard of people covering three sides of the tank in dark paper and leaving the front uncovered for that.

I'm fairly new to BD myself so other people might be more help, but that's what I've got!
Makayla.
 

destiny1998

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Hi. He probably has some relocation stress. Also I'd replace the uvb to a reptisun10.0 tube. The coil/compact cause appetite, lethargy and eye problems.
 
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