He has an arcadia 14% dragonlamp, purchased December 2021Hi, tell us your uvb details please
Dragon lamp is a long tube fixture-- does the fixture have a reflector? What size is the tank please?He has an arcadia 14% dragonlamp, purchased December 2021
No reflector as he has a raised platform to get closer, it's the length of the vivDragon lamp is a long tube fixture-- does the fixture have a reflector? What size is the tank please?
So the tank is a 14 gallon tank? That is what I am getting for measurements-- please get a reflector - the UVB rays are basically bouncing all over the tank and you want those rays to be directed toward him and the 14% bulb is way too strong for such a small tank - can you post a pic of the tank - I want to make sure I am getting the correct size -- if it is that small of a tank please get him into something bigger -- you need a height of at least 24 inches or 60 CM for a 14% bulb -- are you getting temps w/ a digital probe thermometer?No reflector as he has a raised platform to get closer, it's the length of the viv
L 115cm x D 37.5cm x H 132cm
It's a vivexotic large from Pets at Home in the UK, we don't use gallons, It's 4 ft across. Link to siteSo the tank is a 14 gallon tank? That is what I am getting for measurements-- please get a reflector - the UVB rays are basically bouncing all over the tank and you want those rays to be directed toward him and the 14% bulb is way too strong for such a small tank - can you post a pic of the tank - I want to make sure I am getting the correct size -- if it is that small of a tank please get him into something bigger -- you need a height of at least 24 inches or 60 CM for a 14% bulb -- are you getting temps w/ a digital probe thermometer?
The first things I would do is change out the basking bulb to one that is solid bright white the one you have is giving off a yellowish hue --- examples would be a Arcadia https://2.cdn.ekm.net/ekmps/shops/3...ht-bulb-screw-wattage-100w-[2]-6677-p.jpg?v=1It's a vivexotic large from Pets at Home in the UK, we don't use gallons, It's 4 ft across. Link to site
I have him in this size because he is unable to walk, he drags himself, so there is little point upgrading his vivarium, his MBD has progressed too far (from the mistreatment of previous owner)
The 14% arcadia was vet recommended because he has been deprived of proper UV most of his life.
I can fit a reflector if that's what you recommend? Or maybe fit a 10% one instead, last thing I want is hypercalcemia
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Thank you, I've ordered those items. Any advice on his behaviour?The first things I would do is change out the basking bulb to one that is solid bright white the one you have is giving off a yellowish hue --- examples would be a Arcadia https://2.cdn.ekm.net/ekmps/shops/3...ht-bulb-screw-wattage-100w-[2]-6677-p.jpg?v=1
or Flukers basking bulb those are examples - you dont want any hues given off
and get a 24" fixture Arcadia Pro T5 12% bulb --- distance would be 12-15 inches directly above his basking decor --
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The lighting is causing the behavior I am thinking - the 14% is probably too strong for the height of the tank and the yellowish hue is not good for the eyes -- these all play in w/ the behavior -- get it situated and then post back on here after a few days to see how the behavior changes - make sure your UVB is directly above her and 12-15 inches -- and when you change the basking bulb out please get surface basking temp w/ a digital probe thermometerThank you, I've ordered those items. Any advice on his behaviour?
thanks for your help will doThe lighting is causing the behavior I am thinking - the 14% is probably too strong for the height of the tank and the yellowish hue is not good for the eyes -- these all play in w/ the behavior -- get it situated and then post back on here after a few days to see how the behavior changes - make sure your UVB is directly above her and 12-15 inches -- and when you change the basking bulb out please get surface basking temp w/ a digital probe thermometer
Ok let's get some others inputHey all, Joey is still not eating, after switching out UV and changing the basking light to a white one, he refuses food as usual, will not move properly, just drags himself and sleeps
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