Or, to use very simple plastic ones with no small objects that could come off. It’s the best idea to either pick a safe to eat greens/flowers. This is especially important to let your dragon hide behind some structures when it feels the needs to do so.Īs bearded dragons tend to chew and eat plants, be very careful when choosing plants. Next, you need to add some real/fake plants or flowers in a tank. There are many designs, such as this desert landscape. It will also add a unique look to the tank. Bearded dragons also tend to enjoy laying on hammocks like this.Īnother optional decoration is a terrarium background, that can eliminate reflections on the front glass (some dragons don’t like reflections). To climb and rest, please add branches such as this Mopani wood or others. Make sure it’s not too deep for your dragon. However, you can have a small water bowl and your dragon might soak in it. You can skip having water in a water dish all the time, because dragons don’t tend to drink standing water. There are important accessories that you need to add, and some are optional.įirst of all, you will need to get a rock ledge or a platform such as this ledge, that your dragon will lay on to bask and rest.įood and water bowls will be needed too. With a power center, you can have 4 devices that are constantly turned on, and 4 that will turn on/off at specific times. For this, you will need a timer or a power center like this. While you can turn the lights on and off manually, it’s better to automate it.
In general, during warmer months, you will need to have 12-13 hours of daylight vs. Secondly, you will need to automate the daylight cycle (photoperiod), which are hours of daylight and darkness. This is important to ensure that your dragon doesn’t overheat. Once you set basking bulbs and other electrical devices, you will need to control and automate the system.įirst of all, you will need a thermostat like this, that will control temperatures and turn off any devices if they reach maximum temperatures. Step 4: Introducing controlling devices – thermometers, thermostats, timers If your bearded dragon’s tank is still small or less than 40 gallons, use a UVB bulb instead, as a tube will be too bright for your dragon’s eyes.
#Bearded dragon landscape aquarium install
You will need to install the UVB tube near the basking bulb, so that your dragon can absorb UVB while basking. Reflector will allow light to be dispersed more efficiently. A 36 inch hood will fit a 34 inch T5 tube. Please note the length of the tube and choose hood for it. One of the great tanks that you can purchase for your bearded dragon is this Carolina Custom Cage that is 48x18x18, 65 gallons and will provide lots of space for roaming and accessories.Ī hood with a reflector to house a T5 UVB tube Also, the tank must be at least 36 inches (better 48″) long and 18-24 inches high.
Please get a minimum 55-70 gallon tank for an adult dragon. Small tank won’t allow to create a proper temperature gradient and can cause stress to your dragon. A bare minimum is a 40 gallon breeder tank, which is not recommended at all. The tank can be as big as you wish, and it will depend on your finances and how much space you have. From 6 months onward, you can get a permanent tank and keep it. Your bearded dragon will reach its maximum size at around 18-24 months.
Once your bearded dragon reaches 4-6 months old, please prepare its permanent tank.
#Bearded dragon landscape aquarium upgrade
But please note, that you will need to upgrade to a bigger tank once your bearded dragon reaches around 4-6 months old. But also, don’t get a very small cage because your dragon will need a bigger one very soon.įor baby to juvenile bearded dragons 0-4 months, get a 25-30 gallon tank, such as this medium wide 24x18x18 tank of 25 gallons. This can cause stress and make it hard for your bearded dragon to navigate around. If you are getting a young bearded dragon that is under 4 months old, don’t get it a big cage straight away. So, you will need to pick a wide horizontal cage. In summer, you might walk your dragon outside or take it out ( even on a leash – read here).īearded dragon are desert dwellers, so they need more floor space than climbing space. This is because temperatures are harder to control outside and toxic bugs and other animals might poison your dragon or cause it lots of stress. If you are thinking setting up your dragon indoors or outdoors, definitely pick indoors. First of all, you will need to prepare a tank for your bearded dragon.
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