I'm thinking about getting a bearded dragon, I'm just trying to figure out everything I need and how much it will cost to commit.
The local pet store had these sort of all on one package things. 20 gal tank with lights, food bowls, sand, etc, basic stuff. PetSmart had the same for about 150 bucks. I know I need things that aren't included such as vitamin and calcium powder, live crickets, cricket food, etc. I've done a lot of research online (including opinions here) and from my friend.
So what I'm wondering, bottom line, is how long will a 20 gallon tank last me? The lady at the store said about 2 years. Somehow I'm highly doubting that, but I've heard conflicting opinions. She says they grow slow, a few other places did too, but other places said they'd take off like a rocket!
I'm trying to be as frugal about this as I possibly can, so I'm wondering if buying that little "starter kit" plus a few other things, with the lizard ending up at about 260 is better, or if I should buy a 50 gallon tank now. If the 20 gallon long tank will last me for a decent amount of time, I'd like to get it and let my pocket cool down before having to transfer to a 50 gal.
Sorry, this is really long. I'm new to this beardie thing and have a lot of stuff to ask, haha. Right now though, just how long the tank would hold over.
The local pet store had these sort of all on one package things. 20 gal tank with lights, food bowls, sand, etc, basic stuff. PetSmart had the same for about 150 bucks. I know I need things that aren't included such as vitamin and calcium powder, live crickets, cricket food, etc. I've done a lot of research online (including opinions here) and from my friend.
So what I'm wondering, bottom line, is how long will a 20 gallon tank last me? The lady at the store said about 2 years. Somehow I'm highly doubting that, but I've heard conflicting opinions. She says they grow slow, a few other places did too, but other places said they'd take off like a rocket!
I'm trying to be as frugal about this as I possibly can, so I'm wondering if buying that little "starter kit" plus a few other things, with the lizard ending up at about 260 is better, or if I should buy a 50 gallon tank now. If the 20 gallon long tank will last me for a decent amount of time, I'd like to get it and let my pocket cool down before having to transfer to a 50 gal.
Sorry, this is really long. I'm new to this beardie thing and have a lot of stuff to ask, haha. Right now though, just how long the tank would hold over.