Aquatics NZ Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Two sites I have had refered to me by kind people down this way are: http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtreme.c ... ition.html http://www.repticzone.com/articles/Ca-P_ratios.html They give an idea of the content of some foods and may be useful. thanks for those links. some good reading there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Mustard doesn't look too good realy. The Ca/P ratio is the wrong way round and there is other not so good stuff in there as well (although how much is a problem I don't know). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Mustard doesn't look too good realy. The Ca/P ratio is the wrong way round and there is other not so good stuff in there as well (although how much is a problem I don't know). i did wonder if i was reading it wrong.. Mustard Greens 7.52:1 doesnt that mean 7.52calcium to 1 phosphorus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatics NZ Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 i did wonder if i was reading it wrong.. Mustard Greens 7.52:1 doesnt that mean 7.52calcium to 1 phosphorus? that's how I read it. is it correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 My apologies---I misread it. In fact he is right 2.4 to 1 Ca to P There is still other stuff that could be a problem but I don't know when it would become a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatics NZ Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Well, I just bought the EPS Reptile Home off trademe. They are going to hold it for me until January with a 50% deposit but I will most likely pick it up before then. Now I just have to get rid of my fish tank and I can begin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddle69 Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 the guys at EPS are good they have given me mint as deals and keep to there prices and its always free post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatics NZ Posted November 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 I was also wondering what the best decor and substrate would be. For a basking spot, I am thinking a large flat river rock. Also, some driftwood structure for climbing. I won't add much driftwood simply because I won't be intending it to be used directly for basking per se - more as just a 'chill-out' spot In terms of substrate, I was thinking of using tile. I would like a particulate substrate if I could get away with it, but I do not want to risk impaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 I use sand for the adults and intend to use synthetic lawn carpet for any babies. The sand is easy to remove sloppy faeces from but it will be a bit more of a challenge for the babies so I have made 3 so I can wash and dry them as required (also have flamed the cut edges so they don't eat any loose bits. Whatever you use you will need to remove messy droppings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 I have large driftwood so they can get closer to the heatlamps and UV (without burning themselves) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatics NZ Posted November 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 where do you get the synthetic lawn carpet from? Is it very expensive? Also, is there any special kind of sand that you use for the adults? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 I got it from The Wharehouse and it wasn't too expensive and was quite wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 yep warehouse, bunnings and mitre 10 mega, . most hardware places have it...i ring around then go with the best deal :lol: mega and bunnings were $19.80 pm last week and warehouse about $24-25pm...every month or so warehouse do a sale on it though which i just missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 p.s ask for artificial grass....i was asking for astro turf :oops: the per meter is 1m x 1.8m wide aswel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatics NZ Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 As I'm most likely going to be getting a baby dragon, what would be the best feeding regime? From my research, I read that babies require 80% live and 20% vegetables. Is this correct? If it is, this is what I will be doing: 3-4 times daily -> Small crickets. Possibly small cockroaches (would these be suitable?) Gutloaded with fruit and veges. Added salad every day. I heard that one of the best greens to add is kale. Are we able to get this here? With regards to dusting with calcium (added D3) and multi-vitamins, how often should this be done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakz Nz Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 They can be picky eaters at different times of the year. I have learnt that bugs are good, the more they wiggle the better .... crickets are a staple and mealworms are a treat, cicadas also go down well. On the veg front, dandilion greens and flowers, plus green beans are a fav. I dust 3 times a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatics NZ Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 They can be picky eaters at different times of the year. I have learnt that bugs are good, the more they wiggle the better .... crickets are a staple and mealworms are a treat, cicadas also go down well. On the veg front, dandilion greens and flowers, plus green beans are a fav. I dust 3 times a week. Do you worry about the cicadas being contaminated? I also heard that the dandelion greens and flowers are really good for them. Can you buy them or are normal garden ones fine? Are you dusting with just calcium or both calcium and multivitamins. Is you dragon adult or baby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Keep it simple mate, if they hungry feed em, whatever they will eat, give them light, heat and they will thrive, They are reptiles . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakz Nz Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Del is a rep-teen, just over 12mths ... I think Doza,Tequila and maybe Calypso are his clutch mates ? I gather the clover and dandilion greens from outside & will eat any bug. Here are a few pics of him ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatics NZ Posted December 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Hi guys It's been awhile since I last posted. Things are coming along nicely. My new bd will be here on Saturday hopefully and I have 100 crickets arriving on Friday. My terrarium (EPS premium habitat) is all set up for now. Although I won't rule out adding/taking out some more stuff. I may add some fake plants to add some colour. What do you think? The lighting is two UVA/UVB T8's, 100w heat lamp, 100w basking lamp and a 60w standard Phillip's light bulb just to add some light down the far end of the tank. I have gone for a sand substrate over the majority of the enclosure. For those who are familiar with the EPS habitat, I have left the 'dip' at the end sandless and will use this as the feeding area for now until he gets bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatics NZ Posted December 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Here are some pics (taken with an iPhone so not the best): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Del is a rep-teen, just over 12mths ... I think Doza,Tequila and maybe Calypso are his clutch mates ? Tequila is Del looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakz Nz Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Yeah, He is going real good. His favorite thing at the moment is to have a starring contest with the cat - he always wins ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 they do have such patience when it comes to a stare off :lol: scratching much?, one of mine from that clutch is brumating atm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakz Nz Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 He came out about 2/3 weeks ago. Eating alot of veg and active, hasn't shed for ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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