What to buy?

[Axelito]

Hello

After weeks of research i finaly know how to keep your beardie safe, feed it the right stuff and other things i should waych out for. But, BUT, BUT, the problem is i have no idea what you should buy... Ofcoirse i know what terrarium but not tools nor important decoration. So if ypu have time please tell me!

See you in next post!

 

[Ofthelime]

Personally I would build the viv to start. Then you should buy a reptisun 10.0 UV light, Reptivite or Rep-cal vitamins, a thermometer and hygrometer (you can use analog dial ones to get a general idea but make sure you have digital as well for better accuracy), you can clean all your own sticks and rocks (bleach and bake), and make sure you have a nice warm bulb (don't know your areas climate so you'll have to figure out the wattage).
If you want to include plants I would go live in case they wish to eat it. I know carex buchananii, aloe, hens and chicks, jade, tillandsias, and many ficus' are safe.
The reptisun bulb is T8 when you buy a fixture for it.

 

[Ofthelime]

Oh and make sure your plants don't have fertilizer or pesticides on them.

 

[Taterbug]

There is a decent guide on here for a rough list. https://www.beardeddragon.org/articles/newbies-guide-what-to-buy/

I would defiantly go for high power lighting (T5 with reflector or MVB). You'll probably have more luck finding arcadia bulbs and fixtures - but they have a great selection. Aside from the cage, the most investment goes to lights.

A digital thermometer and an IR thermometer are both good to have and serve different purposes.

I like the Repashy brand vitamin and mineral supplements but there are several good brands - nutrobal is popular in Europe.

Containers and food for feeder insects. I have a cup for dusting them too.

Decor will depend on your preference and your cage shape/size, as long as it's safe and satisfies your dragons needs you can be as creative as you want. I use branches and rocks from outside but I've also used bricks, flower pots, made my own structures from foam+grout and various other things. You'll want somewhere for the dragon to bask, somewhere to hide or feel hidden and when possible places to climb.

You'll also want to pick a substrate and depending on what it is have back up pieces for when one is being washed.

 

[Ofthelime]

When it comes down to UV I've actually been looking at the megaray lately and it seems like a good investment.