Hello,
I am going to be a first-time beardie owner soon. I want to provide an excellent home for my beardie, but I don't have an unlimited budget. I have about $500 budgeted for the enclosure, but I could spend a little more if it is worth it.
I've looked at Sunshine Cages and Custome Cages.
What cages/set ups work the best as a practical matter? Please give me any advice that would make beardie happy or make maintenance easier. I do want the enclosure to be atractive, and I don't like the look of Vision Cages. I want something that looks more like furniture.
What is flexwatt tape and is it a good idea or bad idea?
Is 4'x2'x2' a good size for one beardie? What length and and how many flourescent fixtures do you recommend? If the tank comes with an 18" fixture, it seems like I should add another to it. Plus I could rotate my bulb purchases so that I always have a fresh light.
Also, what is the optimum lighting for that size of cage in order to maintain the best color in my dragon. I will spend extra if it will enhance my dragon's color as well. Is there such thing as too much light for the dragon's health?
What about heat emitters. Should I use the porcelain fixtures or bulbs? What wattage for that size cage?
Are sliding doors or hinged doors better?
Should I spend more to have side windows (custom cages only) for beardie to see out, or do they prefer solid sides?
What about basking shelves? Should I add a shelf? Create one myself?
WHat are the best temp control devices?
I would like info on anything that will make the cage safer or better for my beardie's health. I'm also interested in things to make my job easier.
How do you single beardie owners maintain food supplies? Do you breed crickets/worms?
Sorry for all the questions. I have read info on many of these questions but there seem to be plenty of differing opinions. I'd love to hear yours!
Thanks,
Cashew
I am going to be a first-time beardie owner soon. I want to provide an excellent home for my beardie, but I don't have an unlimited budget. I have about $500 budgeted for the enclosure, but I could spend a little more if it is worth it.
I've looked at Sunshine Cages and Custome Cages.
What cages/set ups work the best as a practical matter? Please give me any advice that would make beardie happy or make maintenance easier. I do want the enclosure to be atractive, and I don't like the look of Vision Cages. I want something that looks more like furniture.
What is flexwatt tape and is it a good idea or bad idea?
Is 4'x2'x2' a good size for one beardie? What length and and how many flourescent fixtures do you recommend? If the tank comes with an 18" fixture, it seems like I should add another to it. Plus I could rotate my bulb purchases so that I always have a fresh light.
Also, what is the optimum lighting for that size of cage in order to maintain the best color in my dragon. I will spend extra if it will enhance my dragon's color as well. Is there such thing as too much light for the dragon's health?
What about heat emitters. Should I use the porcelain fixtures or bulbs? What wattage for that size cage?
Are sliding doors or hinged doors better?
Should I spend more to have side windows (custom cages only) for beardie to see out, or do they prefer solid sides?
What about basking shelves? Should I add a shelf? Create one myself?
WHat are the best temp control devices?
I would like info on anything that will make the cage safer or better for my beardie's health. I'm also interested in things to make my job easier.
How do you single beardie owners maintain food supplies? Do you breed crickets/worms?
Sorry for all the questions. I have read info on many of these questions but there seem to be plenty of differing opinions. I'd love to hear yours!
Thanks,
Cashew
