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Obe1

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Hey All, I just became apart of the dragon community today. I had the tank setup and just received Bacardi in the mail. I will gladly take any recommendations on what else to add to the tank. Super excited to start growing a bond together.
 

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Sadie

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Hey All, I just became apart of the dragon community today. I had the tank setup and just received Bacardi in the mail. I will gladly take any recommendations on what else to add to the tank. Super excited to start growing a bond together.
Welcome you need to get two digital probe thermometers - you want surface basking temps -the stick on is only giving ambient temps --- how old is Bacardi? And the UVB your using is it a T 8?
 

Obe1

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Welcome you need to get two digital probe thermometers - you want surface basking temps -the stick on is only giving ambient temps --- how old is Bacardi? And the UVB your using is it a T 8?
Digital probe thermometers are now added! I also got a thermometer gun. Bacardi is just 8 months old. The uv light is a 23-watt desert 10.0 UVB bulb.
 

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Digital probe thermometers are now added! I also got a thermometer gun. Bacardi is just 8 months old. The uv light is a 23-watt desert 10.0 UVB bulb.
That is in a dome ? It's a coil you need to replace it I will post some good uvb's- later
 

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24" Zoo Med https://www.pangeareptile.com/collections/fixtures/products/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-hood this comes w/ a 5.0 bulb good for small tanks like a 20 gallon larger tanks you want this bulb 22" https://www.pangeareptile.com/colle...y-vapor/products/zoo-med-reptisun-10-0-uvb-t5
this one can be found at Pet Smart 24 watt you want the 12% bulb https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/en...v-b-kit-65058.html?cgid=500114&fmethod=Browse
or this one 2 ft or 24" https://hydrobuilder.com/sunblaster-nanotech-t5-ho-fixture-with-6400k-lamp.html you will need to get the Reptisun bulb I posted above for this fixture -
When you get the UVB please post back on here I will help you get it placed for your tank - the screen on the tank will determine the placement and distance for the UVB
you want surface basking temps of 95-100 for Barcardi
 

Obe1

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Location
Wisconsin
24" Zoo Med https://www.pangeareptile.com/collections/fixtures/products/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-hood this comes w/ a 5.0 bulb good for small tanks like a 20 gallon larger tanks you want this bulb 22" https://www.pangeareptile.com/colle...y-vapor/products/zoo-med-reptisun-10-0-uvb-t5
this one can be found at Pet Smart 24 watt you want the 12% bulb https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/en...v-b-kit-65058.html?cgid=500114&fmethod=Browse
or this one 2 ft or 24" https://hydrobuilder.com/sunblaster-nanotech-t5-ho-fixture-with-6400k-lamp.html you will need to get the Reptisun bulb I posted above for this fixture -
When you get the UVB please post back on here I will help you get it placed for your tank - the screen on the tank will determine the placement and distance for the UVB
you want surface basking temps of 95-100 for Barcardi
I went with the Arcadia t5 from petsmart. I temped the basking spot and it was 101
 

Obe1

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Wisconsin
24" Zoo Med https://www.pangeareptile.com/collections/fixtures/products/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-hood this comes w/ a 5.0 bulb good for small tanks like a 20 gallon larger tanks you want this bulb 22" https://www.pangeareptile.com/colle...y-vapor/products/zoo-med-reptisun-10-0-uvb-t5
this one can be found at Pet Smart 24 watt you want the 12% bulb https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/en...v-b-kit-65058.html?cgid=500114&fmethod=Browse
or this one 2 ft or 24" https://hydrobuilder.com/sunblaster-nanotech-t5-ho-fixture-with-6400k-lamp.html you will need to get the Reptisun bulb I posted above for this fixture -
When you get the UVB please post back on here I will help you get it placed for your tank - the screen on the tank will determine the placement and distance for the UVB
you want surface basking temps of 95-100 for Barcardi
Another question I have is on the hot side the humidity is 25 but on the cool side it is about 45 is that ok?
 

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Another question I have is on the hot side the humidity is 25 but on the cool side it is about 45 is that ok?
How are you getting the humidity? Is it a analog hygrometer? If so you want a digital probe hygrometer placed on the back center wall of the tank - its going to read your whole tank - optimal humidity is 40-50% nothing below 20 and over 70%
 

Obe1

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I have a digital probe in the center and it reads 30%. Then the t5 I put on top of the mesh. I saw a forum with the same tank that you said it’s good to put on top of it. Then with the other dome I put a CHE for the cold nights. Especially with how cold it’s going to get over the weekend.
 

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I have a digital probe in the center and it reads 30%. Then the t5 I put on top of the mesh. I saw a forum with the same tank that you said it’s good to put on top of it. Then with the other dome I put a CHE for the cold nights. Especially with how cold it’s going to get over the weekend.
Fine mesh like a screen door? If so it should be in the tank or unobstructed - screens block approximately 30% of uvb rays- you want it directly over the basking decor piece 12-15 inches
 

Obe1

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Fine mesh like a screen door? If so it should be in the tank or unobstructed - screens block approximately 30% of uvb rays- you want it directly over the basking decor piece 12-15 inches
No it’s the wider openings in the metal
 

Sadie

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No it’s the wider openings in the metal
Ok so get a piece of basking decor directly under it 8-10 inches watch his behavior - if hes trying to get clear to the top of the mesh thats going to be a sign of him not getting enough UVB and the screen is too thick - then you will need to get it unobstructed
 
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