Upgraded to 75g tank

[stinax182]

I upgraded my yearling breaded dragon from a 40g breeder to a 75g tank. Temps range from 80°f-91°f with a basking spot of 105°f dropping to 74°f-81°f at night. For lights I have a 36" HO 10.0 uvb fluorescent strip light, 120w outdoor flood for basking and 120w ceramic heat emitter on 24/7. I'd like to add sand as a substrate once he's older. I understand the risks but he is not fed in his enclosure and gets a bath every day where I monitor his poops. I also drop water on his nose every day so I know 100% that he is hydrated. His name is Drogo, he's 10 months old and I got him from the New England Reptile Expo Oct. 12. He weighs 355g and is 13" long. He regularly eats home bred Dubia roaches, super worms and crickets, dusted every other day, alternating between calcium and multivitamins. When winter is over I will be ordering horn worms, wax worms and phoenix worms for a more varied diet. He doesn't like many greens but he loves collard greens so he gets that every day, misted with water.

Is this a suitable forever home? Any comments or advice are welcome.

 

[PatsyB]

I like it! Looks like he's going through the "phantom of the opera" shed LOL! My girl Dexter is shedding right now, the left half of her head and the right half of her body, she looks so goofy!

 

[Mushuandcricket]

I love the large tank/ It looks like so much room,

 

[stinax182]

It is. I believe it's perfect for bearded dragons. It measures 48"l-18"w-21"t.

 

[waiting281]

Looks awesome I've been wanting to do this very much as well, where did you get the tank and for what sort of price if you don't mind?

 

[lazer]

I was told the largest tank you can get is a starter tank which is what I have. It is a 40 gallon tank and is only 36 inches long. May I ask where you were able to find this tank or did you build it on your own?

 

[Mushuandcricket]

@stinax182 I also wanted to ask if it is easy to get in and out of to clean and feed? I wish Exoterra made a large 75 gallon tank withe the doors that open in the front.

 

[stinax182]

I actually found it on Craigslist for 150$ with a wooden cabinet stand and the screen top. I do not know the retail price for it but I would say aquarium and fish stores may sell them.

@Mushuandcricket with the stand it came with I can easily put my hand in and touch the bottom. I don't have any substrate so cleaning the bottom can get tricky when I have rocks and logs in there.