That Phillips bulb is a UVB ? If so please get rid of it and get a Reptisun 10.0 T 5 bulb --- does that fixture have a reflector in it? If not you need to get one w/ a reflector -- I recommend a 24" Zoo Med -- that will come w/ a 5.0 bulb but you can get them off of Amazon w/ a 10.0 bulb --- your dragon is not getting any UVB w/ that Phillips bulb -- your going to need to have a distance of 12-15 inches tho --- roaches are not available in Canada -- are you in Canada or the states --- I can give you another website for BSFL
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Im at a loss... (stress lines, sleeping more)
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No no that was the second light, I had the Phillips and a 48inch repti sun 10.0, I took out the Phillips. I live in Canada, I keep hearing we can't get them here... I'll look into a new fixture I guess
hes going to get most of his moisture thru the salads rinse the greens before serving - his poops are going to tell you if hes hydrated -- you want dark moist and formed and the urate you want white formed and moist -- no dry chalky looking urate --- look at this website for insects https://www.thewormlady.ca/
you will not be able to dubias or discoids in canada ---- try medium super worms on top of his salads as well 3 tops -- you dont want him addicted to the worms -- silk worms are good for a staple feeder as well --- NO meal worms -- too hard on the stomach --
Ok please do let me know how it goes --- w/ your decor being permanent I am thinking its hard to get basking temps just right along w/ UVB distance --
Okay that could make him wait for crickets
his poops look really good at least... I haven't had it sexed yet but his traits look like a male... would a female act weird and lay eggs this early?No-Okay that could make him wait for crickets
Okay good I can rule that out lol
Can you put a T8 in a T5 fixture?
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No the T 8'are a fatter bulb
You don't want your temp below 65 at nite--- if you need extra heat get a che ceramic heat emitter--- you will need a dome w/ a ceramic socket--- temps at nite 65-75 F
Dang, okay ill keep looking thanks for all your help...
Hi
First of all has the Uvb been switched out? It needs replacing every 6Mnths religiously? U need the long tubular reptisun 10.0 T5 for UVB; it’s the best & most recommended one otherwise they will have no energy, unable to breakdown the calcium, unable to eat or walk and will get brittle bones. The length I order should cover 70 percent of the tank. The light for heat is too close is it a clear zoomed heat lamp? Try that one it’s the best, try switching to a 75 watt if u want it inside maybe or lowering or buying a lower basking platform; He should be 10inches away minimum from the uvb and heat lamp. Buy a digital themmoter and place the probe on the basking platform. Also keep both lights on for 10-12 hours in the winter more like 10 and in the summer 12-14; more like 14. U have the lights on for way too long rite now and it’s spring, switch it to 10hours till summer hits. Also, He’s 3-4 months. He needs proteins 4 times a day and it takes 2hours to digest his food so don’t feed to late. His first feeding should be a few hours after basking he needs to be warm to be able to eat. Feed Dubia roaches Amd crickets are the best proteins ans for his greens and veggies. Do mustard greens, dandelions, collard greens, yellow squash, butternut squash, green beans and snap peas. Mix 2-3 of each everyday the most are greens and yellow squash are amazing for him; all of the above ones are. U can do 2fresh plates we say, on the cold side so it doesn’t get wilted.
