what size tile for basking spot

[Jmoney]

at menards they only have 12/12 size tile is that to small? my bearded dragon is 7months and i dont want to dwarf him with a wrong size tile i had a couple things in this tank but he was going to the size of the items and not out growing it so his tank is blank now till he hits a year ill decorate it he is in a pvc tank double stacked cage i only need 2 tiles for both cages i have 42L 21W 15H thats the size of my tanks

 

[Taterbug]

I would offer furnishings even though he will outgrow them. When pepper was little I gave him tree branches (from outside, cleaned) and as he grew I zip tied them together.

For the tile, how do you plan to setup the cage? A single 12x12 on top of a couple bricks would make a good size basking area and a warm hide. The basking "area" should always be at least as big as your dragon's body. If he out grows it, you could add a second tile on bricks etc.

 

[Jmoney]

he has no sand in tank and the light fictures are in the tank so i cant get anything to tall cause he will try to climb the uvb ficture so i just need the tile and a brick is to heavy the cages are plastic so idk how much wieght it can hold plus there stacked together he had a basking log in there but i took it out cause he was staying the same size and has not shed for over a month my friend told me to take it out cause it was dwarfing him cause he was staying the size of the log so a 12/12 tile is a good size for both my dragons?

 

[Taterbug]

he had a basking log in there but i took it out cause he was staying the same size and has not shed for over a month my friend told me to take it out cause it was dwarfing him cause he was staying the size of the log so a 12/12 tile is a good size for both my dragons?

I'd give him his stick back - it wouldn't be the reason he isn't growing or shedding. If he out grows the stick he just won't be able to use it anymore. How long is he? Can yoh give some more details aboht your lights and temps?

Too bad about the height, that will make furniture challenging.

A couple of skinny boards might help hold up the tile instead of bricks, just enough so he can get in and out. The can squeeze into some tight spots and a hide would be nice for him to have. I thought pvc cages are pretty strong? I've never used them so could be totally wrong.

 

[Jmoney]

average 16inch with the tail he got 10.0 reptisun uvb light and a house light bulb 60watt his tank stays hott i dont have to get those 100 watt bulbs that are expensive the pvc tanks i got from dragons4you.com they are legit and the cages are great i just want my dragon to be a good size cause i seen dragons where there head is close to your 4 fingers on your hand