Normal poop?

[KarrieRee]

He's been acting like this for like a whole year in and out of brumation behavior it is very strange indeed.

Have not heard of a dragon doing this -- low temps in the tank will cause sleepy behavior- what is the cool side temp during the day?

 

[Ryno2389]

You only need one --- and you said its 10 inches -- is he basking under the UVB? Is he basking and for how long? How big is the tank? If its 40 gallon or bigger I would look at upgrading the UVB to a 24" fixture w/ a Reptisun 10.0 T 5 --

It's like 4 ft long 2 ft wide 20 inches high it's pretty big

 

[KarrieRee]

It's like 4 ft long 2 ft wide 20 inches high it's pretty big

Ok so I have not seen a fixture like this --- what brand please -- and there needs to be a piece of basking decor directly under the UVB 6-8 inches sorry the 10 is too high- for a T 8 -- please upgrade your UVB I can post links for you for 3 good UVB's -- I am thinking this is causing all the weird behavior

 

[Ryno2389]

Ok so I have not seen a fixture like this --- what brand please -- and there needs to be a piece of basking decor directly under the UVB 6-8 inches sorry the 10 is too high- for a T 8 -- please upgrade your UVB I can post links for you for 3 good UVB's -- I am thinking this is causing all the weird behavior

Ok sounds good thank you so much

 

[Ryno2389]

Have not heard of a dragon doing this -- low temps in the tank will cause sleepy behavior- what is the cool side temp during the day?

78 cool side like 80 in the middle around 100 on the hot side I'll go out to the shed and get the other thermoters and stick them in there and see what the readings are with those. So do the uvbs need to be lowered even more than that? And I'll definitely upgrade to the other ones you mentioned. Is it possible he gets to much uvb light? And what do you mean by basking decor? like a place to bask on?

 

[KarrieRee]

78 cool side like 80 in the middle around 100 on the hot side I'll go out to the shed and get the other thermoters and stick them in there and see what the readings are with those. So do the uvbs need to be lowered even more than that? And I'll definitely upgrade to the other ones you mentioned. Is it possible he gets to much uvb light? And what do you mean by basking decor? like a place to bask on?

You want one of these for UVB's
24" Arcadia Pro T 5 w/ a 12 % bulb found at Pet Smart
24 or 2 ft Sunblaster Nano Tech you will need to change the bulb out to the Reptisun 10.0 T 5

https://hydrobuilder.com/sunblaster-nanotech-t5-ho-fixture-with-6400k-lamp.html?opts=eyJhdHRyaWJ1dGU5MDEiOiI2NjEwIn0=

or this one 24" Zoo Med comes w/a 5.0 bulb you want the Reptisun 10.0 T 5 bulb

Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO High Output Terrarium Hood

Zoo Med ReptiSun HO T5 Terrarium Hoods are designed to provide your pet reptiles with the UVB and UVA they need in an efficient, long-lasting lamp. High Output (HO) T5 fluorescent lamps provide UVB penetration at greater distances, making these hoods an ideal choice for taller terrarium tanks...

www.petmountain.com

Yes piece of basking decor directly under it 6-8 inches -- I wouldnt think hes getting too much UVB from 2 but its possible --

 

[Ryno2389]

You want one of these for UVB's
24" Arcadia Pro T 5 w/ a 12 % bulb found at Pet Smart
24 or 2 ft Sunblaster Nano Tech you will need to change the bulb out to the Reptisun 10.0 T 5

https://hydrobuilder.com/sunblaster-nanotech-t5-ho-fixture-with-6400k-lamp.html?opts=eyJhdHRyaWJ1dGU5MDEiOiI2NjEwIn0=

or this one 24" Zoo Med comes w/a 5.0 bulb you want the Reptisun 10.0 T 5 bulb

Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO High Output Terrarium Hood

Zoo Med ReptiSun HO T5 Terrarium Hoods are designed to provide your pet reptiles with the UVB and UVA they need in an efficient, long-lasting lamp. High Output (HO) T5 fluorescent lamps provide UVB penetration at greater distances, making these hoods an ideal choice for taller terrarium tanks...

www.petmountain.com

Yes piece of basking decor directly under it 6-8 inches -- I wouldnt think hes getting too much UVB from 2 but its possible --

I know it looks ghetto but is this hight ok for now? And what's the difference between t8 and t5 just curious and much appreciated again thank u

 

[KarrieRee]

I know it looks ghetto but is this hight ok for now? And what's the difference between t8 and t5 just curious and much appreciated again thank u

Interesting concept of hanging -- T 5 's are a stronger bulb-- expiration is approx 1 yr versus 6 months and depending on the screen can sit on top- what is distance now from fixture to floor?

 

[Ryno2389]

Interesting concept of hanging -- T 5 's are a stronger bulb-- expiration is approx 1 yr versus 6 months and depending on the screen can sit on top- what is distance now from fixture to floor?

Like 8 inches lol looks ghetto tho. I think for now I might go get something to put on the bottom of the floor to raise the bottom up like 5 inches all around then when I get the money I'll get that 24 incher

 

[KarrieRee]

Like 8 inches lol looks ghetto tho. I think for now I might go get something to put on the bottom of the floor to raise the bottom up like 5 inches all around then when I get the money I'll get that 24 incher

Ok you don't want the uvb closer than 6" -