He isn't growing

[Scott_family]

I have had my baby since a week after Christmas but he is still the same size. Is it something about the fancy dragons? I have a another dragon Fredrick and he has grown twice his size since I got him but he isn't a fancy dragon.

 

[Hdrydr31]

If I recall right you put 1 in a smaller tank? is that right? and is this the one that is smaller? Too small of a tank size can negatively affect the growth of a dragon as well as increased anxiety.

 

[Scott_family]

He is in a 20 gallon at the moment but im looking for a 40 gallon for him right now. Something maybe less than $100 if possible

 

[PatsyB]

Does he have the same kind of UVB and basking light the other dragon has?

 

[Scott_family]

Yes and he sits inder it all day and has been only eating his greens. Today he ate 3 crickets.

 

[PatsyB]

Hmm, it's possible the small tank, maybe not getting enough of a temperature gradient. Dexter is a "fancy" dragon and she is huge.

Sometimes Petco does $1 a gallon tank sales. You just have to get some sort of top for the tank.

 

[Scott_family]

Ive never heard of that kind of sale. Looks like im doing more research for some sales! Thank you so much

 

[Valiant]

If he won't eat the crickets and only eats greens it could be a lack of protein/calcium. What about if u don't give him any greens for a few days and only offer crickets. He may get hungry enough to start eating them again.

 

[Candybugs]

I get all my tanks at the 1 a gal sale. I'd suggest a 65 gal. That's what my guy is in and I feel like I have a year or too to size up. They make screen lids that have a hinge down the middle so it's easy access. That hinge makes it way easier than my other tanks lids.

 

[Candybugs]

Worms are also a meat option. Hef won't eat crickets anymore.

 

[Candybugs]

Phoenix worms are high in calcium and protein.

 

[Valiant]

I have had my baby since a week after Christmas but he is still the same size. Is it something about the fancy dragons? I have a another dragon Fredrick and he has grown twice his size since I got him but he isn't a fancy dragon.

Hey. How is your little guy doing?

 

[Candybugs]

I did not write too as two. My smartphone is an idiot.