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would the largest reptaruim be adequate for a single water dragon?thanx thinkin about getting one just looking for caging options

The largest reptarium is 260 gallons, which is smaller than normally recommended. The biggest problem is it takes a lot more energy to maintain heat and humidity in a screen cage than it would take to heat a wood and plexi cage. Plus, it can be hard to see your dragons in the reptarium since the plastic is really dark.
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do you recommend any commercial cage specifically?

I bought mine from cagesbydesign.com and it held up pretty well. They have changed the design since then, so I can't comment on the new style. I did build a cage for my bearded dragon, and it wasn't very difficult. That is probably the best option.
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I have a different opinion about the reptariums. I use them for many of my snakes and when bringing my waterdragons outside for some sunlight. The 260 is big enough for one waterdragon and when the lighting is carefully mounted inside the reptarium, you don't even see the screening. As far as humidity and heat is concerned, that depends upon where you live. I live in maryland where excessive humidty and heat causes mold and other problems in poorly ventalated cages, making the reptariums ideal. One caveat however, is that crickets can eat through the solar mashing that these cages are made out of. While I like these cages, I don't keep any of my water dragons in them because I feel they are happiest free roaming in their own room.