Thanks very much.. Means a Lot because a week ago I was a noob.. And the pet shop sold me a complete package... And they said I didn't need a basking light, could use sand or soil and didn't need any stones or other measuring elements... So I was shocked to find out how misguided the shops advice was (I had researched but obs trust pros....)... No more pet shops for me.. But 3 days into basking light, stone 2 hydros and 2 thermos... And loads of tiles... I think it's stable enough...CooperDragon":y12u29w2 said:Your setup looks great. I wouldn't worry about the humidity too much. All of those numbers are within a good safe range anyway. If it doesn't feel humid to you in the room it's probably just fine. It's expected that humidity will be less in the hot area and will increase overnight when the basking light is off. If you want to double check your hygrometers you can calibrate them using some salt water and a sealed container. https://www.neptunecigar.com/tips/how-to-calibrate-your-hygrometer
KarrieRee":25al0yd0 said:Cute little thing-- basking temps are good -- cant comment on the hygrometer -- I have a digital one I use that the probe is in the middle of the tank back wall -- your humidity is fine -- I was looking at your tank and dont see a UVB-- what are you using for a UVB and does it have a reflector on the fixture
Karrie
CooperDragon":1x8hcs42 said:You're doing well. She looks really happy basking on that nice flat stone. There is a bit of a learning curve for sure but you'll get the hang of it quickly. Please feel free to ask us any questions you have and we'll do as much as we can to help you.
Claudiusx":3o0wbdiv said:Check the calibration on both of them.
Get a bottle cap and fill it with salt. Add just enough water to the salt to make it wet like beach sand. But not so much that the salt dissolves. It should just be wet salt.
Add that bottle cap, and your two hygrometers to a ziplock baggy, seal it, and come back the next day and see the readings. You should be around 75%. Note the deviation on your hygrometers and remember that when reading from them in your tank.
-Brandon
CooperDragon":2uvd86dx said:Arcadia T5 is an excellent bulb (I use one too). No worries there. As far as eating, I think you'll find that it isn't a constant. She will not eat much for a while, then have a huge appetite for a while, then back to not eating much and everything in between. It as a lot to do with where they are in their growth cycle and their mood. Just keep offering food and she'll dig in when she needs it. It's good that she is curious and wants to be out to explore. As she gets older you may be able to set up a spot in a window sill for her to look outside or set up a portable basking lamp somewhere in the house so she can roam around a room. It's kind of a case by case thing but I like to encourage exploring and enrichment as much as possible.
KarrieRee":1fcgg3i0 said:Can you get dubia roaches there? I would recommend them if you can they are easier to feed than crickets and your not gonna like that cricket farm either --- what about silk worms - they are another great staple feeder along w/ BSFL also called nutri grubs calci worms or phoenix worms great for babies they do not need to be dusted either --- are you feeding salads? She needs them every morning
ignore the kale thing its a good staple feeder http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html
the UVB is how far from basking decor if its over 15 inches its too far it needs to be 12-15
Karrie
CooperDragon":1ybafgvd said:A trick I used to do with crickets was to put some calcium in a small cup and then put just 2-3 crickets in at a time and shake them gently to give them a nice even coat. Then I'd let them out of the cup (hopefully) one at a time so they were easier to track for my dragon and for me to remove them if needed. It can take a bit more time in batches like that, but it reduced the risk of escapees.
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