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[2760kjc]

My wife had bearded dragons for years, we just got some for our kids. I am new to this and was guided by information my wife and the pet store had given me. I have 2 questions

1. Can you have more then 1 in a 50 gallon tank? I ask because theyy are all small, but there is 1 bigger then the others. 1 small one was injured and I don't know if it was another dragon doing it or something slipped in tank and hurt him. Store and wife said they are docile, but research online says otherwise. That brings me to my 2nd question

2. I now have 2 tanks, which I am ok with. But when setting them up we needed to get sokme new heat rocks for the 2nd tank and there are a difference of opinions on rocks v under tank pads. Are the rocks dangerous for these guys? I have heard they can get burned, is it better to have the blankets u underneath?

In advance, thank you very much. I need to dok more reading on the lights and zones, but there are plenty of threads on that. I didn t see any on my above questions.

Keith

 

[Hdrydr31]

My wife had bearded dragons for years, we just got some for our kids. I am new to this and was guided by information my wife and the pet store had given me. I have 2 questions

1. Can you have more then 1 in a 50 gallon tank? I ask because theyy are all small, but there is 1 bigger then the others. 1 small one was injured and I don't know if it was another dragon doing it or something slipped in tank and hurt him. Store and wife said they are docile, but research online says otherwise. That brings me to my 2nd question

2. I now have 2 tanks, which I am ok with. But when setting them up we needed to get sokme new heat rocks for the 2nd tank and there are a difference of opinions on rocks v under tank pads. Are the rocks dangerous for these guys? I have heard they can get burned, is it better to have the blankets u underneath?

In advance, thank you very much. I need to dok more reading on the lights and zones, but there are plenty of threads on that. I didn t see any on my above questions.

Keith

Welcome!!
No beardies are solitary critters. When housed together even clutch mates will turn on eachother, battle for dominance, battle for the best basking spots..
You don't want to use any heat rocks or UTH as beardies can not feel heat on their bellies and will burn themselves. they only sense heat from above with the help from their 3rd eye (scale ontop of their head that doesn't look like the others is an organ) All they need is the heat basking lamps (no colored bulbs) and their UVB bulbs..

Feel free to check the links below several of our comments as we have put together all the info you will need on set ups and what they need.. and ask whatever you need.

 

[2760kjc]

Welcome!!
No beardies are solitary critters. When housed together even clutch mates will turn on eachother, battle for dominance, battle for the best basking spots..
You don't want to use any heat rocks or UTH as beardies can not feel heat on their bellies and will burn themselves. they only sense heat from above with the help from their 3rd eye (scale ontop of their head that doesn't look like the others is an organ) All they need is the heat basking lamps (no colored bulbs) and their UVB bulbs..

Feel free to check the links below several of our comments as we have put together all the info you will need on set ups and what they need.. and ask whatever you need.

Thank you for the help and your insight. It is exactly what I needed.

 

[2760kjc]

Is this an acceptable substrate. My understanding is that it hardens like the natural habitat of the BD, so no loose granules that could be problematic. Or is it best to stick with the papers, towels, carpet etc.

 

[2760kjc]

Is this an acceptable substrate. My understanding is that it hardens like the natural habitat of the BD, so no loose granules that could be problematic. Or is it best to stick with the papers, towels, carpet etc.View attachment 17562

 

[Hdrydr31]

yes many have done this as a natural substrate, not sure how it is on clean up