Uvb helps??

[Figgs&Syrax]

So I just got a 120 gallon 4 x2x2 and I was wondering what uvb to get for it, what percent of the Arcadia? 14%or 12% . It’s a pvc tank

 

[xp29]

So I just got a 120 gallon 4 x2x2 and I was wondering what uvb to get for it, what percent of the Arcadia? 14%or 12% . It’s a pvc tank

12% is plenty.
A 24 inch fixture with a 22 inch bulb.

 

[Figgs&Syrax]

12% is plenty.
A 24 inch fixture with a 22 inch bulb.

K got it

 

[Figgs&Syrax]

12% is plenty.
A 24 inch fixture with a 22 inch bulb.

How should I set up my tank in general, like the decor? Can you make a design for me?

 

[KarrieRee]

How should I set up my tank in general, like the decor? Can you make a design for me?

You want the basking bulb and UVB as close together as possible - the decor piece should sit directly under the UVB 12-15 inches -- I have two basking areas for my dragons middle of the tank w/ UVB inside sitting toward the front and the a basking light on top of screen temps range in the 90's - hot side is high 90's and ambient 100 -

 

[Figgs&Syrax]

You want the basking bulb and UVB as close together as possible - the decor piece should sit directly under the UVB 12-15 inches -- I have two basking areas for my dragons middle of the tank w/ UVB inside sitting toward the front and the a basking light on top of screen temps range in the 90's - hot side is high 90's and ambient 100 -

Thanks! I meant how should it look? I have a couple photos but I can’t decide

 

[KarrieRee]

Thanks! I meant how should it look? I have a couple photos but I can’t decide

The dragon needs floor space-- I dont use hammocks I like pic 374-

 

[Figgs&Syrax]

The dragon needs floor space-- I dont use hammocks I like pic 374-

Ok do you know anywhere I can order diy wood hides from?

 

[KarrieRee]

Ok do you know anywhere I can order diy wood hides from?

Check out the DIY page on this website - see if you can find some there -

https://www.etsy.com/search?q=diy+wood+hides+for+bearded+dragons&ref=search_bar&dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fc

 

[Figgs&Syrax]

Check out the DIY page on this website - see if you can find some there -

https://www.etsy.com/search?q=diy+wood+hides+for+bearded+dragons&ref=search_bar&dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fc

How can I made the diy flats from jmreptile designs on instagram

 

[KarrieRee]

How can I made the diy flats from jmreptile designs on instagram

IDK let's ask some others
@CooperDragon

 

[Pumpkinmaple]

How can I made the diy flats from jmreptile designs on instagram

This might help! How to add colour to Shou Sugi Ban - Unique Creations By Anita (scroll down)

 

[Figgs&Syrax]

This might help! How to add colour to Shou Sugi Ban - Unique Creations By Anita (scroll down)

Omg thanks a lot!

 

[ChileanTaco]

My setup is similar to the last image (356).
My dragon likes it very much and he behaves like he should (basking, looking, hiding etc.).

I guess these are example photos, and you don't have the actual equipment yet, right?

If you like something like in the last image, I could let you know how to build that (edit: added basic instruction at bottom of posting). That back wall with everything integrated can be difficult and/or expensive to buy, but it could be built with materials available in hardware stores for a reasonable price.
I looked that up:

diy flats from jmreptile designs on instagram

It looks similar to what I built. Theirs looks like made from wood and I think that's actually the case. If I would make this, I would sand down wooden planks, make holes and hold everything up by wooden rods, basically working along how to make a spice rack or a office utility holder.

I opted for something similar but with a rough, stone-like appearance which also helps with the femoral pores, shedding, and nail length.

Basically, for what I made one uses this; instruction came from German reptile websites and such a construction is also used by professional keepers such as zoos:
* styrofoam plates (can be from packaging material)
* construction foam
* tile glue (that's not actual "glue" but it is similar to grout, concrete - the grey stone-like stuff to get tiles on the wall)
It works like this:
Build basic shape from styrofoam. Pieces can be put together with toothpicks just to hold them in shape temporarily, and they can also be fixed to a MDF back panel to get something like in your last image.
Then cover everything with construction foam. Once that has expanded and dried, if necessary cut away with a knife what is too much. Then mix the tile glue (it's a powder) or use it ready as a wet mass from the bucket - cover everything in a layer of approx. 5 mm. All the styrofoam and construction foam needs to be sealed with it. Let it harden. Once hardened, mix remaining tile glue with sand. Apply this, does not need to cover everything. Needs to be aired out 1 - 2 weeks. Needs then to be glued with aquarium-grade silicone into the tank to prevent insects from getting behind.
However, you could use the same technique to make a free-standing piece like a fake rock "tower" or cave.
As everything needs to harden properly, I did each step on a weekend (weekend 1: construction foam, weekend 2 & 3: the two layers of tile glue, waiting 2 weeks, silicone, and 2 weeks after that, put in my dragon).
As you have your dragon already, maybe a free-standing piece is better than something that needs to be glued in.
My result, see here the enclosure of my dragon:

https://www.beardeddragon.org/threads/tacos-tank.269005/

 

[Figgs&Syrax]

My setup is similar to the last image (356).
My dragon likes it very much and he behaves like he should (basking, looking, hiding etc.).

I guess these are example photos, and you don't have the actual equipment yet, right?

If you like something like in the last image, I could let you know how to build that (edit: added basic instruction at bottom of posting). That back wall with everything integrated can be difficult and/or expensive to buy, but it could be built with materials available in hardware stores for a reasonable price.
I looked that up:

It looks similar to what I built. Theirs looks like made from wood and I think that's actually the case. If I would make this, I would sand down wooden planks, make holes and hold everything up by wooden rods, basically working along how to make a spice rack or a office utility holder.

I opted for something similar but with a rough, stone-like appearance which also helps with the femoral pores, shedding, and nail length.

Basically, for what I made one uses this; instruction came from German reptile websites and such a construction is also used by professional keepers such as zoos:
* styrofoam plates (can be from packaging material)
* construction foam
* tile glue (that's not actual "glue" but it is similar to grout, concrete - the grey stone-like stuff to get tiles on the wall)
It works like this:
Build basic shape from styrofoam. Pieces can be put together with toothpicks just to hold them in shape temporarily, and they can also be fixed to a MDF back panel to get something like in your last image.
Then cover everything with construction foam. Once that has expanded and dried, if necessary cut away with a knife what is too much. Then mix the tile glue (it's a powder) or use it ready as a wet mass from the bucket - cover everything in a layer of approx. 5 mm. All the styrofoam and construction foam needs to be sealed with it. Let it harden. Once hardened, mix remaining tile glue with sand. Apply this, does not need to cover everything. Needs to be aired out 1 - 2 weeks. Needs then to be glued with aquarium-grade silicone into the tank to prevent insects from getting behind.
However, you could use the same technique to make a free-standing piece like a fake rock "tower" or cave.
As everything needs to harden properly, I did each step on a weekend (weekend 1: construction foam, weekend 2 & 3: the two layers of tile glue, waiting 2 weeks, silicone, and 2 weeks after that, put in my dragon).
As you have your dragon already, maybe a free-standing piece is better than something that needs to be glued in.
My result, see here the enclosure of my dragon:

https://www.beardeddragon.org/threads/tacos-tank.269005/

I’m going to make the wood things. How would I give it that smooth look? What’s safe for the reptile?