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[QUOTE="KarrieRee, post: 1993660, member: 97951"] I would get down to one UVB a 24" fixture or 36" w/a 10.0 T 5 bulb-- I use a 24" in my tank two tanks - works fine-- the T 8's are not strong enough for a 24" height - they should be directly above the basking decor 6-8 inches - a T 5 would need to be 12-15 inches directly above the basking decor also I recommend getting 2 digital probe thermometers they are the most accurate and IR guns will not read off of certain materials- ex hammocks -- As far as substrate I am using tile in both of mine - its a slated ceramic tile w/ some texture to it - you can use both textured NON adhesive shelf liner and a combo of pieces of tile to keep the nails down - I would not grout or seal it --cut it w/ a tile saw - that prevents jagged edges -- and not sealing makes it easier for pulling it if you haft to for deeper cleaning - on that subject vinegar/ water 50/50 makes it for a good clean up and the smell dissipates fast -- I use a thick shop paper towel from Walmart under my tiles - it catches the watery urate and easy to replace for clean up if you haft to -- if you go w/ tile then you want to run your hand over the pieces your looking at you dont want too coarse to cause abrasions on the dragons stomach or feet and you dont want smooth so hes slipping all over the tank -- also I would get some F 10 to keep on hand - its a vet disinfectant and kills most every thing especially parasites / worms - its also a concentrate With the T8's being used you would need to give D3 the twice per week - for a T 5 it is not used as often - the salads your feeding are good here is a website for more nutrition ideas ignore the kale thing its a great staple feeder [URL="http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html"]Nutrition Content[/URL] Please dust the insects - lightly coated 2-3 times per week - is he eating large crickets? He doesnt need the calcium 4 x per week -- only when fed the insects I recommend switching over to dubias - they are a cleaner feeder and easier to keep - they can be purchased on line alot of people use [URL="http://www.dubiaroaches.com"]www.dubiaroaches.com[/URL] - they have nice horn worms and the best super worms I have found are from [URL="https://flukerfarms.com/crickets-live-feeder-insects/"]Fluker Farms - Order Live Crickets, Mealworms, Superworms[/URL] they will come in a tube so you will need to get a container for them along w/ the meal worm food they eat and you can use carrots or potatos for hydration - As far as the lid I would think that is long enough to let it sit-- can you smell anything now? [/QUOTE]
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