Question about vivarium

[MikeT74]

I really want to get a beardie (again.. it's been 14 years since I last had any) but am tight on room. Is it possible to have a 2 floor vivarium for a bearded dragon? as in I want to transform an arboreal vivarium that Is 2 ft x 2 ft x 3ft 6 high by putting a shelf in with a ramp to the second level, with a heat lamp and uv tube in the top level and perhaps a heat mat on the ground level. Please offer constructive advice?

 

[CooperDragon]

That's possible but I would extend it a bit wider if you can. An adult can grow to be 18-24'' long so a 24'' long tank wouldn't provide much room even with a second level. It would be better with at least 36'' wide if you can (48'' would be better). The extra overhead space is good though, as long as it's relatively easy to move about between levels along branches or something like that. This will allow you to create an area with high heat and high UVB, an area with just high heat, and areas that are cooler by building some platforms perhaps.

 

[MikeT74]

Thanks for the advice