KarrieRee":cq8f8d26 said:If you can take the screen off the top and place the UVB width wise and the basking bulb attach a clamp to it -- the screen is blocking a lot of the UVB he needs -- I am assuming its a T 8 -- I would use a 75 watt bulb and make sure your getting a temp w/ a infrared heat gun -- or a digital probe for accurate temps--- here is a pic of mine when I had Blaze in his 20 gallon long tank --
He has since been moved to a 120 gallon now ---
Karrie
Linzloohoo":282fv9pn said:I’m not an expert as I’m a new owner myself but it looks from the pictures that the hide on the left is taller and has a wider sitting area. I would try switching the hides and see what the temp gets to then. 107 is a good temp, but the one with the stairs has a really small top area.
KarrieRee":mzog0j2j said:It's an exo Terra bulb and it was raised higher - w/ it sitting on screen it's closer than the way I had mine set up - you can drop to a 50 watt and take temps- make sure your UVB is 6-8 inches from basking+- I would feed vegies- in morning FIRST before bugs w/ 3 small super worms on top along w/ 6-8 bsfl on top - make sure he sees you putting them on salad that will draw him to bowl-- after 45 minutes or so feed him his bugs
Karrie
KarrieRee":3149byj8 said:No--- please handle him a little at a time --- get him used to your hands in the tank --- put a piece of cloth or clothing or fleece blanket in his hide / cave something w/ your smell on it -- also hand feed him once in a while so that he sees your hand as not a threat- I am still working w/ my baby hes 9 weeks old - approach him from the side if not from above - he will think your a predator-- and approach slow--- it will take a while for him so just be patient - BSFL are black soldier fly larvae-- its a staple feeder but they are real small --- also known as calci worms or phoenix worms- full of calcium- I feed Blaze those as well as dubia roaches - that is his main staple diet for protein -- 75-77 is good for nite time but you want it a little warmer in the day around 80's or so ---- 130 is way too hot - you want temps for basking 105-110--if you haft to change your decor piece all together --- thats why I said take the screen off and lift the basking bulb higher -- you will need to upgrade your tank here soon -- he wont be in that 20 gallon long --- I would look for a 75-120 gallon tank w/ front doors - you can try FB marketplace or craigslist -- for used tanks - or you can buy new -- its up to you -- if you get a used tank make sure you find out what was in it and how long ago and if it died from what if they know -- you will need to sanitize it good -- like bleach/ water a few times -- I just bought some F10 I think chewy.com sells it but I cant remember -- stuff last a long time and it kills pretty much everything---
Karrie
KarrieRee":jokqcpuj said:How many times a day are you feeding him? And what are you feeding him? are you feeding vegies ? I have some tips on feeding vegies and getting them to eat them if you would like ---- he looks ok could use some weight on him --
Karrie
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