I’m new to bearded dragons

[thatwizard420]

I have a question when it comes to supplements.... What calcium should I use and how often.... ATM I was told to use calcium with D3 every 3 feeding then use multivitamins for 1 day, then calcium again with Repashy Supper Veggie on his veggies

 

[thatwizard420]

That’s assuming I feed him everyday? As they grow do they eat every day? Mine is 7 months old

 

[Bad Decision]

Yes, you feed every day. Feed your bearded dragon the veggies and insects. Because yours is young, you’re going to want to make sure it get enough insects.

 

[thatwizard420]

So yeah they told me more insects than veggies cuz he needs protein.... As they grow older more greens than bugs.. how many days bugs and how many days greens out the week? And as he gets older how should I change the schedule?

 

[thatwizard420]

With you asking questions about feeding has me wondering about your lighting and what your using for that --

I have a 75W Basking bulb, temp is 95-99°
I got T8 30” fixture with 10.0 reptisun... I will Upgrade to T5 soon. He came with T8 fixture

 

[thatwizard420]

With you asking questions about feeding has me wondering about your lighting and what your using for that --

I’m working on getting him on the right track as I want to provide the best husbandry, that’s why I’m asking all sorts of questions.

 

[thatwizard420]

Ok I will Feed him his salad every morning and bugs later in the day.... Is it as much as he can eat with the salad?

 

[thatwizard420]

His basking temp should be 105-110 -- and if you offer a gradient of basking temps that would be great for him - you can use a log decor that offers different places to sit --- the T 8 fixture is it running the whole length of the tank ? The T 8 should be inside the tank approx 10-12 inches from his basking spot and the T 5 can go on top of screen but depending on that screen type fine screen like a screen door or wide hole depends on the distance from basking decor -- those are really good bulbs

Yes whole length of tank.... he’s in a 40G upgrading to 75 when he is older. At basking spot T8 is about 9-12 inches from where he sits... I ordered all kinds of stuff for his enclosure but I’m getting it till Wednesday.
I’m getting him the 36” T5 UVB with 10.0 bulb

 

[thatwizard420]

Please dont get the same length of the tank - the one you have now will be good for the 75 gallon-- as it sits right now its not good to have the full length - they need to be able to get out of the rays if they want to w// out having to hide from it

Even if I provide hiding spot? Should I cover half the light? so I can get a smaller T5 fixture, let’s say a 24” and just focus the UVB on the hot side of tank.... So when I get 75G tank this fixture is good without having to put it inside?

 

[thatwizard420]

That better?
UVB and basking are about 8-9 inches away and UVB on rest on enclosure is about 12 inches away

 

[thatwizard420]

You should be good

That’s a nickel for comparison..... Are the holes too small for the fixture to be outside?

 

[thatwizard420]

I meant this current fixture the T8.....

 

[thatwizard420]

Is he eating good- and his poops? Are they formed moist and dark and his urates are they formed moist and white

Yes he is, he actually defecated in his food bowl.... urines seem normal..
I keep Chameleons so I pretty much have a basic idea on husbandry... I just need the details....so what about the basking bulb with UVB the biodude uses? Those any good?

 

[thatwizard420]

Is he eating good- and his poops? Are they formed moist and dark and his urates are they formed moist and white

He’s eating fantastically..:.. His diet is superworms, Dubias, BSFL, hornworms 3 times a week. ATM greens are celery, carrot, cucumber no skin or seeds, half a blueberry, and romaine lettuce.... I’ve only had him a week, Will re up on collard greens, squash, mustard greens etc tomorrow.
For supplements I’ll show you pic
Every bug is gutloaded with OH MY GUTLOAD,,,....

 

[thatwizard420]

How’s this for his salad? What do I add? Kale, turnip greens, collard greens, asparagus, yellow squash, mustard greens, fruit now and then, and bell peppers

 

[thatwizard420]

Are all these safe for him to eat or just his enclosure overall?