anthony law Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 1 how much power does it take (cost?) to run a bearded dragons tank. the tank is 2200*600*600. 2 do you switch off the heat lamps off at night, how long do they need to run every day? 3 what temperature range suits them best, does it change whether they are young or adult? 4 What foods and supplements do they need? 5 If we have a 4 day power cut in winter will they survive ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 too many questions,too much lack of typing skills(mine)check back through the old postings and you should find the same questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 1. Dont know 2 . I have heat running 24/7 in the winter and dont use it in the summer 3 Dont think it matters if young or adult? Have my temp at about 25-29 and basking spot is about 45-55 4 Greens, any insects, mealworms, supplements are calcium powder and a vitamin powder 5 Proberly, heat the room up with heater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted September 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 cheers bulldogod what type of greens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 anything really, feed ours that mesculin salad, fruit,capsicum, peas,etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 1 - pass 2 - recomended for babies 24/7in winter but can go without but temps shouldnt drop below 60 F adults - just basking light 10-12hours fluro 10-14 hours a day depending on seasons heat emitter in winter on either 24/7 with a good fluro on tank or have basking light on during day and emitter at night. 3 - basking spot 110-130 F but i find a good indicator keep an eye on the bd if its sitting on rock reaching for light/heat up temp if sitting off to side of rock prob slightly to hot infared temp guns are awesome for taking temps 4 - greens as in salad should be offerd daily - livefood twice day when young getting less with age -good staples , crickets, locusts or roaches and mealworms ok as a side thing but high in chittin and can cause the shts/hard to digest. waxworms a treat, earthworms and slaters are an ify one but id feed both. pinkies if u really want once big enough as a treat. calcium powder on insects 3-5 days a week mutvitamin once a week. 5. 4 day power cut depends, adults brumate during winter so would be asleep anyway babies need regular food and heat to digest it so ud have to be creative i suppose, had power out for a day here then 5 hours again jst recently beardies fine but eggs didnt fear to good after a day without, so after going another 5hours without power recently ive permanently borrowed my fathers generator but now thinking it over kill for a 20watt incubator haha but still will be handy aboves just a rough idea and like everything people often do things differently, sorry to go on but u asked :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 salad wise i find this good for an idea on whats good and how often etc http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtreme.c ... ition.html hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted September 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 it give me some good insite.cheers, as im thinking of getting one so i can find all the infore i can before i get one.so im ready to look after propley. so any more informace i should know all the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Start breeding insects before buying beardie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broms2 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 yep - insects first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien4 Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 i second that breed bugs before beardies,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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