If I trust anyone to be giving me beardie advice, its someone from the same country they're from! This video is amazing with lots of great tips. I already have my bearded dragons 120 tank all set up, but I like to watch videos often to get more ideas and other things I can be doing. Cheers.
The main problem is that the focus then limits UVB throughout the enclosure. I would still recommend a linear UVB to cover 2/3 of the enclosure. I have researched the Solarglo globes and I’m not convinced of their uvb and heat output. I will do a review video on the different types of uvb globes and tubes on the market.
Thanks for the info...just cleaned out all the red gritty sand that the reptile center sold me for my new beardie that I also purchased from them... and ordered play sand...poor little dragon was getting settled now I have to do all that disturbing...tut.
Hi I just found you channel and love it, I have heard so much conflicting info on beardies that it has confused me . You made an excellent point about the plants, I was going to get some from spotlight for my new baby but never thought of the wire. Also I have a massive lemon grass plant that I cut back regularly and dry the ends is it possible to use that in the tank ? Oh also my husband was going to make me a box like what you had in the video but what paint can we use to paint it. Thanks
The dried lemon grass should be fine as it is natural. In regards to the enclosure we use high moisture resistant melamine which doesn’t need to be treated. If you use plywood instead, I would recommend painting the inside with pond sealer paint and the outside you can stain and lacquer, or use normal house hold paint. Please allow to dry for about a week to let all the fumes dissipate before putting your beardie in.
Super glad I found your videos! Very informative! We are building our own tank and it's exactly the same size as this one...may I ask what wattage basking light you use for this area please? Cheers
Thanks for the feedback. We appreciate your support. We use a 100 watt basking light. It can be a bit of trial and error until you achieve the appropriate temperatures. Things such as air conditioning can affect the enclosure temp too.
Love your videos mate. I trust your information much more than all the other American bearded dragon videos on TH-cam. I was given my bearded dragon a few weeks ago by someone that wanted someone that could look after it better. He is getting close to being an adult size (2 years old) and he could do with a bigger enclosure. I was wondering if you could do a video on how to make the custom foam background you have there. It looks very good and is very practical. Thanks for the videos mate, keep it up.
This is a great video. Thank you so much we refer to your videos frequently! May I ask a question? What would you suggest for an Australian climate (we're in Sydney) if the day basking light is providing 40-45 degrees in the basking area but not achieving an appropriate ambient air in the warm side? Would you use a ceramic coil?
Hey mate awesome content for a beginner like me. What Batten do you use for the UVB . And also do you solely rely on the basking light for heat , should I also get a ceramic heat emitter as I live in a pretty cold climate ? Thanks again
This is a great video and has helped me heaps however when setting up my thermostat I have done what you said but in some small areas of the basking rock it reaches 50 degrees other areas 38 is this ok? I have also been told not to have uvb the full length of the enclosure is this correct?
Do we need to treat the sand before putting into the exclosure - have read some saying need to bake it, need to dry it, etc etc - what are your thoughts? I do have a thermo in the middle of the enclosure managing the heat emitter - i use it to keep the whole enclosure at a min temp during the day and night - any thoughts on that? Reptizoo enclosure - full mesh top and mesh on one side - so good airflow
@@CookiesCritters that's why I respect you because even tho a few people may be offended you showed no fear in showing that God is something to you 🔥🔥🔥
Hey! I love your channel :) where do you get your wooden tanks from? And would a tank that is 120cm L x 50cm W x 40cm H fit a beardie well or bigger needed?
Hi Caitlin. We build all our own enclosures. It’s part of our business. We recommend a 120x60x60. The height is important for the correct UVB gradient. Where do you live?
so you can get away with the wire cored grass as long as its covered with a thick layer of plastic the fake one you showed would be on the better side of things at least the thicker plant strands also you can mount a wire cored plant upside down from the top of the cage and prevent injury
The main thing is to maintain the enclosure and accessories to prevent injuries. I know of a breeder that had a lizard impaled on a broken branch of a hollow log. It’s not just the artificial plants that pose a hazard.
Ideally you want about 2/3 coverage. The enclosure needs an area on the cool side where the uvb is low or zero. This way the dragon can thermoregulate and escape the uvb.
Good day. I recently purchased a juvenile beardy. He ate all his crickets on the first day about 2 weeks ago. He hasn't eaten since. I give him a bath about 3 times a week and he licks the water. Idk wat to do now. He's losing weight. Plz can you help us???
Mine's name is "Rumplestilskin. I call him "Rumples". He is my baby,..,..he is my child and " Spoiled Rotten"!!!!! But that's my fault, I wanted it that way. I love spoiling him.
TH-cam really screws over Aussie YT channel’s. This channel should have so many more subs. Thanks for all that great information.
Thanks for the feedback mate. I’m happily building my channel slow and steady. 👍 please feel free to share to help me along 👌
If I trust anyone to be giving me beardie advice, its someone from the same country they're from! This video is amazing with lots of great tips. I already have my bearded dragons 120 tank all set up, but I like to watch videos often to get more ideas and other things I can be doing. Cheers.
Just found your channel… you are a legend!
Thanks mate. Appreciate the support.
Thanks Ian. Just the video we needed!! Will send you a finished photo of our babies setup tomorrow 😊
Thanks Beth. I look forward to seeing the finished product.
This guy deserves more subs! Thank you so much now im ready to buy all needed item and Pick my first beardie 😍
Thanks mate. Really appreciate your kind words. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.
That is a really nice setup for Beardeds:)
Thank you. There is so much great stuff out there for our reptiles enclosures that there is no excuse for an empty enclosure.
I really like the Exo terra solar glo, does heat and UVA + UVB
The main problem is that the focus then limits UVB throughout the enclosure. I would still recommend a linear UVB to cover 2/3 of the enclosure.
I have researched the Solarglo globes and I’m not convinced of their uvb and heat output.
I will do a review video on the different types of uvb globes and tubes on the market.
@@CookiesCritters I used it and used a t8 linear zoomed light
Thanks for the info...just cleaned out all the red gritty sand that the reptile center sold me for my new beardie that I also purchased from them... and ordered play sand...poor little dragon was getting settled now I have to do all that disturbing...tut.
Hi I just found you channel and love it, I have heard so much conflicting info on beardies that it has confused me . You made an excellent point about the plants, I was going to get some from spotlight for my new baby but never thought of the wire. Also I have a massive lemon grass plant that I cut back regularly and dry the ends is it possible to use that in the tank ? Oh also my husband was going to make me a box like what you had in the video but what paint can we use to paint it. Thanks
The dried lemon grass should be fine as it is natural. In regards to the enclosure we use high moisture resistant melamine which doesn’t need to be treated. If you use plywood instead, I would recommend painting the inside with pond sealer paint and the outside you can stain and lacquer, or use normal house hold paint. Please allow to dry for about a week to let all the fumes dissipate before putting your beardie in.
Super glad I found your videos! Very informative! We are building our own tank and it's exactly the same size as this one...may I ask what wattage basking light you use for this area please? Cheers
Thanks for the feedback. We appreciate your support. We use a 100 watt basking light. It can be a bit of trial and error until you achieve the appropriate temperatures. Things such as air conditioning can affect the enclosure temp too.
Love your videos mate. I trust your information much more than all the other American bearded dragon videos on TH-cam. I was given my bearded dragon a few weeks ago by someone that wanted someone that could look after it better. He is getting close to being an adult size (2 years old) and he could do with a bigger enclosure. I was wondering if you could do a video on how to make the custom foam background you have there. It looks very good and is very practical.
Thanks for the videos mate, keep it up.
Awesome vid man
New subscriber... Very impressed!!!
This is a great video. Thank you so much we refer to your videos frequently! May I ask a question? What would you suggest for an Australian climate (we're in Sydney) if the day basking light is providing 40-45 degrees in the basking area but not achieving an appropriate ambient air in the warm side? Would you use a ceramic coil?
Hey mate awesome content for a beginner like me. What Batten do you use for the UVB . And also do you solely rely on the basking light for heat , should I also get a ceramic heat emitter as I live in a pretty cold climate ? Thanks again
This is a great video and has helped me heaps however when setting up my thermostat I have done what you said but in some small areas of the basking rock it reaches 50 degrees other areas 38 is this ok? I have also been told not to have uvb the full length of the enclosure is this correct?
loved this video man! just wanted to ask if baby beardies can be put into 120 gallon tanks from the start to save money?
Do we need to treat the sand before putting into the exclosure - have read some saying need to bake it, need to dry it, etc etc - what are your thoughts? I do have a thermo in the middle of the enclosure managing the heat emitter - i use it to keep the whole enclosure at a min temp during the day and night - any thoughts on that? Reptizoo enclosure - full mesh top and mesh on one side - so good airflow
Should you reduce winter hours of heat and lighting if your bearded dragon has not reached its full size?
Gave this video a like because I like how you mentioned God 😂🔥
After I filmed it, I realised what I had said. I wasn’t going to re-film it so it stayed 😂 the mrs told me it might ruffle a few feathers 🤭
@@CookiesCritters that's why I respect you because even tho a few people may be offended you showed no fear in showing that God is something to you 🔥🔥🔥
@@haizelorenzofuimaono7974 nice! What minute mark
@@GodGunsGills 14:55 😊👍
Hey! I love your channel :) where do you get your wooden tanks from? And would a tank that is 120cm L x 50cm W x 40cm H fit a beardie well or bigger needed?
Hi Caitlin. We build all our own enclosures. It’s part of our business. We recommend a 120x60x60. The height is important for the correct UVB gradient. Where do you live?
Australia or overseas?
I live in Australia
@@CookiesCritters how can I buy one of your enclosures?
@@doctorpennywho we sell our enclosures and can freight them Australia wide please flick us a message on FB (link in bio) to discuss. Thanks.
so you can get away with the wire cored grass as long as its covered with a thick layer of plastic the fake one you showed would be on the better side of things at least the thicker plant strands also you can mount a wire cored plant upside down from the top of the cage and prevent injury
The main thing is to maintain the enclosure and accessories to prevent injuries. I know of a breeder that had a lizard impaled on a broken branch of a hollow log. It’s not just the artificial plants that pose a hazard.
Can the UVB cover the whole tank? If not is a 36in tube light work for a 48in enclosure?
Ideally you want about 2/3 coverage. The enclosure needs an area on the cool side where the uvb is low or zero. This way the dragon can thermoregulate and escape the uvb.
Good day. I recently purchased a juvenile beardy. He ate all his crickets on the first day about 2 weeks ago. He hasn't eaten since. I give him a bath about 3 times a week and he licks the water. Idk wat to do now. He's losing weight. Plz can you help us???
I can’t tell if my beardie has coccidia I’m really worried he is showing a lot of the signs can you help?!
Yes, please let me know what is happening.
crushed walnut substrate ? what's your opinion
If the bearded dragon bask all day then the basking spot is not hot enough.
Hello good looking bearded dragon now what is your name.
This is lemonGrab.
Mine's name is "Rumplestilskin. I call him "Rumples". He is my baby,..,..he is my child and " Spoiled Rotten"!!!!! But that's my fault, I wanted it that way. I love spoiling him.
@@charlenemock7397 😂😂
@@charlenemock7397 🤣🤣🤣
Only 555 views? Criminal
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