suitable tank for baby bearded dragon?

[IronMCL]

Hi guys,
Im looking for feedback on a suitable tank for a baby bearded dragon.

This one is local to me and in good condition.
It is currently a tank for a snake.

However, I thought it may suit (once i remove the contents). As it has a mesh roof and generally seems like a good size (20galon).

I was just looking for some feedback on the tank, and I was also wondering if someone could comment on the air flow vent on the side of the tank. I am wanting to know whether it is a bad thing or positive?


Thanks

 

[timbalan]

doesn't look bad for a baby but they grow fast and that won't be big enough when he/she gets older. smallest recommended size for adult is about
36" L x 18" W x 18" H. as for the vent on the side from what i can see it looks good. you will need good airflow to keep humidity down but not too much because you still have to keep temps up. hope this helps. let us know what you do.

 

[IronMCL]

doesn't look bad for a baby but they grow fast and that won't be big enough when he/she gets older. smallest recommended size for adult is about
36" L x 18" W x 18" H. as for the vent on the side from what i can see it looks good. you will need good airflow to keep humidity down but not too much because you still have to keep temps up. hope this helps. let us know what you do.

Thank you for your reply,
I only plan to have this while it is a baby. I have a 60 gal sized tank for later and roughly one in between.

So the vents will be no problem, but i may find it difficult to keep the temp up?

 

[timbalan]

Ya from the pic they look ok. The more air flow the more lights you may need for proper temp gradient. But that will all depend on the ambient temp of the room you plan to keep it in etc. How fine is that mesh? if you plan to feed crickets in there make sure they cant get out.

 

[river-7]

Hi; It is recommended to have a 20-long for a baby as it's easier to keep your temps proper-hope this helps a little.river-7

 

[Luvthemanimal]

Hi guys,
Im looking for feedback on a suitable tank for a baby bearded dragon.

This one is local to me and in good condition.
It is currently a tank for a snake.

However, I thought it may suit (once i remove the contents). As it has a mesh roof and generally seems like a good size (20galon).

I was just looking for some feedback on the tank, and I was also wondering if someone could comment on the air flow vent on the side of the tank. I am wanting to know whether it is a bad thing or positive?


Thanks

Think using this tank is going to be a bad idea.

20 gallon long is probably minimum I would use as you can have a hot and cool side. With the tank in your pic your only going to have a hot side.

Beardies need to have a basking of 100-115 degree and a cool side of 80-85 degree and humidity of 10-15%. I really doubt you will achieve that with that tank.

This is a 20 gallon long starter tank. MY beardie has been in it since a baby a dragon. And now is 18" long and will be moved once new vivs are completely done.

All in all I personally would NOT use that tank you have shown.

 

[Mogavero]

As I think it was stated before it will be extremely hard to maintain a heated side and a cool side. I think I would keep searching.