New set up for my girl elsa

[Genestealer187]

Hi all this is my progress with the new set what do you all think so far

that's all for now I'm light shopping tomorrow so More pics soon

 

[CooperDragon]

Looks good! I'd consider switching the substrate to something solid like tile which is easier to keep sanitary.

What are your plans for lighting? Are you going with a T5 tube for UVB? Basking light fixture inside the top or cut a hole for a dome fixture on top?

 

[Genestealer187]

Hi yes t5 and bulb and cage inside
The wood chip is what I have used from day one with them used it with all 8 dragons I have owned since I was 10 now 33 lol never had a problem I do use tile for new born dragons full tank changes every 6 months with with 3 month turn overs and vacuum works fine for me

 

[Genestealer187]

Oh I do use beardy life desert for Elsas laying tank

her she is digging

 

[CooperDragon]

Stick with whatever has been working for you then. With the T5 you'll want about 12-14'' between the bulb and the highest basking area. If you have it cheated to the basking side a bit it will provide a nice gradient with low to no UVB over on the cool side which I like to do in order to give them some options.

 

[Genestealer187]

Will do thanks for the advice

 

[AHBD]

Hi there, it looks great ! Just wonder how tall it is ? A t8 may be a better choice if you factor in distance from Elsa's basking funiture will get her very close to the lights. Just wanted to throw that out there.

 

[Genestealer187]

Hi there, it looks great ! Just wonder how tall it is ? A t8 may be a better choice if you factor in distance from Elsa's basking funiture will get her very close to the lights. Just wanted to throw that out there.

Hi it's only a foot tall

around 8inchs from the bottom off the light too the substrate

 

[CooperDragon]

That's much lower than I thought. I was thinking it was a 24'' tall setup. With that small overhead I agree with AHBD that a T8 would be more appropriate. A T8 with a reflector has optimal output at around 6''. That also puts the basking light quite close to the basking area so do be mindful of the temperatures.

 

[Genestealer187]

I know it seems a little small in height but even as a baby dragon she never claimed ? Never understood why same with my boy dragon as baby's they had loads off height with logs branches never once did they use them no idea lol anyway I have the basking temperature perfect spent most off the day monitoring it even went out got a new bulb after spending loads in a 100watt with the temperature here in uk going up for a change 100 was to much now had too drop too 60watt now