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boidsntegus
at Fri Nov 19 17:17:59 2004 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by boidsntegus ]
A couple things I didn't see mentioned about the basics. You have a Reptisun UV bulb so just wanna double check if you know it needs to be within 12" to do any good? I used one for my tegu when he was young and tried to keep it more like 6" close. You could either dangle the fixture from the tanks's top, or raise the basking spot closer to the the top (if your 55 is like mine, its pretty tall). Like it was said earlier, everyone's tank has to be different depending on where you are and how it is set up. So you'll have to find the right distance between the basking spot and the light where the heat and UV are both acceptible. Maybe a lower wattage bulb and a vertically high basking spot? Tons of options. I personally switched to mercury vapor bulbs, they have heat, more UV, and they aren't limited as much by distance.
Another thing I have heard, I think on this forum and maybe a care sheet or two, is that it can be a bad idea to have a hide spot for beardies. Of course they are all individuals with their own personalities. If yours is a little skittish or afraid in his new home, he may want to hide all the time. This could affect basking and feeding, causing big problems down the road. Again, I only read this somewhere. Personally, I do have places in my setup where my 5 month old COULD hide, but he never has. He is always out in the open checking things out. Just something to maybe watch out for in the first week or two. Maybe the more experienced people could pitch in what to do IF the baby hid all the time. I don't know what would be better, allowing him to hide and feel secure or to remove the hide and possibly stress him out? I hope there is a reply to that question, because I would like to know myself!
You may have read all this in a care sheet, and if so thats great and maybe this will help the next reader.
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-Bill
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