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[QUOTE="KarrieRee, post: 2035040, member: 97951"] Ok so we need to do some adjusting --- first you need 2 digital probe thermometers -- you want surface basking temps of 95-100 for a 6 month old dragon and up --- how old is the dragon? We need accurate surface basking temps before any adjustments are done on that ---- If its under 6 months 105-110 --- these things I am going over are critical for the dragon to survive --- next the UVB bulb please change out to a Reptisun 10.0 T 5 bulb they are a much better bulb --- fixture is fine but you want a good UVB bulb-- that bulb needs to be changed out in approx 10-11 months -I see you have a wide hole type screen the UVB can stay on top but please get a piece of basking decor directly under it 8-10 inches--- next I would get rid of the substrate and replace w/ some textured NO grooves NON adhesive shelf liner easier to clean w/ vinegar/ water 50/50 wipe down w/ a wet dish rag / cloth towel --- you want 3 temps in your tank surface basking temps --- middle of the tank 90' s and cool side 80ish-- you can use the digital gauge you have for ambient but you must have the digital probes for accurate surface temps -- the household bulbs are good for light but you must get your temps in the tank correct - the surface basking temps start digestion the UVB helps the dragon absorb/synthesize the calcium hes ingesting -- this is crucial for the dragons over all health and behavior -- hes going to outgrow those long sticks you have so I would work on getting some good decor for him to perch on as he gets bigger --- he also is going to need a hide - think big -- the tank size is good but I would get it off the floor- its glass which makes it harder to heat and the floor is cold and drafty--- a good used dresser w/ drawers works good to keep extra bulbs etc for the dragon -- Diet --- fresh salads every day [URL="http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html"]Nutrition Content[/URL] ignore the kale info its outdated and a good staple feeder-please rinse the greens before serving so hes getting hydration -- he needs a good staple insect I recommend dubia roaches they need to be dusted lightly on the insects ONCE per day 5 x per week -- vitamins w/ beta carotene 2 x per week lightly dusted ONCE per day -- please go by the chart on the website I am posting for size -- get the insects NO bigger than the space between his eyes ---you also need a digital probe hygrometer placed on the back center wall of the tank -- [URL="https://dubiaroaches.com/products/exo-terra-digital-hygrometer?_pos=1&_sid=ac857912b&_ss=r"]Exo Terra Digital Hygrometer | Dubia.com[/URL] [URL="http://www.dubiaroaches.com"]www.dubiaroaches.com[/URL] I will help you as much as I can but please work on getting the temps in the tank on par along w/ your UVB --- [/QUOTE]
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