Dougstark Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Bugger, There was some very nice ones that all just sold on trademe yesterday in nelson. I'm getting mine from Invercargill, that's prob too far away for you. but I saw someone on here is selling some coastal ones in gisborne. Were listed on here and I still have them available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FACEAnthrax Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 i got the one on trade me last night. surprised no one else bidded.. just have to get tank to the right consent temp.. I was too, he's the same fallow mines from, easy to deal with . Only problem atm is the pet couriers, the main one that goes down that far keeps cancelling their runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godric Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 found one that will be down on the 30th. not sure if its a lot of people use though new to shipping dragons damn temp is annoying me haha cold side all good hot side ahhh.. was 37ish now 47-50 ill get there in the end.. I was too, he's the same fallow mines from, easy to deal with . Only problem atm is the pet couriers, the main one that goes down that far keeps cancelling their runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 heard of a thermostat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godric Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 how do you think i knew it went up.... heard of a thermostat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 thermometer a device that measures temperature thermostat a device to adjust the temperature according to a series of programmed settings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 obviously not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FACEAnthrax Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 In the persons defense you can buy the digital thermostats that also display temps, current, min, max etc. But no need to be rude to the other guy not everyone wants to fork out the money for a stat. I don't have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 You can also buy a thing like a light dimmer that controls the current and therefore the heat output. Some people use these and I have when starting out but a thermostat is way better and will control the temperature regardless of outside influences. They are dearer but in my view are worth it to keep your pet healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godric Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 sorry did not read it right. no i dont have one yet i will put a picture of the set up i might have to change things around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godric Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 By godric007 at 2012-03-15 By godric007 at 2012-03-15 By godric007 at 2012-03-15 pictures from the seller so the dragons not mine. not sure if i should change it around and put a Ceramic Heat Emitter in any ideas will be good thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 If the flouro is for UV I would keep that and use a ceramic heat emitter instead of a bulb so you can then have lights as required instead of 24/7. Also get a thermostat to control the temperature if they don't have one. I use a ReptaProbe and have found them very good (unless the tubing to the probe gets damaged in an earthquake ---which hopefully you wont have to worry about). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 In the persons defense you can buy the digital thermostats that also display temps, current, min, max etc. But no need to be rude to the other guy not everyone wants to fork out the money for a stat. I don't have one. some of you newbies on here really amaze me,want this ,want that and rush out and get it for big dollars,but don`t even have the clues to get the basic equipment needed??The sort of people i am always worried will end up with any of my babies?Others,i should add do everything needed included their homework and have everything they need before the critter arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godric Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 thanks for the help will look into putting one of them in instead of the bulb. and yea the other is a UV tube If the flouro is for UV I would keep that and use a ceramic heat emitter instead of a bulb so you can then have lights as required instead of 24/7. Also get a thermostat to control the temperature if they don't have one. I use a ReptaProbe and have found them very good (unless the tubing to the probe gets damaged in an earthquake ---which hopefully you wont have to worry about). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godric Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 in my defense the person i got the dragon of is going to hold it so i can get set up.. have most things just temp was bugging me which will be fixed now because of the people helping.(i'm learning about this all the time that's why i'm asking questions before i get him so i can give him a good home.. not just "rushing out") some of you newbies on here really amaze me,want this ,want that and rush out and get it for big dollars,but don`t even have the clues to get the basic equipment needed??The sort of people i am always worried will end up with any of my babies?Others,i should add do everything needed included their homework and have everything they need before the critter arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godric Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 got it sitting on 43c now- thanks for every ones help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 you sound pleased with that?way too hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godric Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 to hot? hm i seen 40-45 is a good basking temp..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougstark Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Try 30-35 but even cooler for coastals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godric Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 oh ok it said 40-45 in the bearded dragon care sheet that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godric Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 thanks for all the help, its really appreciated i'm going with the Ceramic Heat emitter with a Thermostat. just another quick question what watt would be best for a 1200mm X 400mm X 400mm tank ? 75 watt? 100 watt? just so meany different options. thanks so much for the help one again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 I use a 100watt on a 1600x600x600 so either would probably be OK. I think it would depend more on your insulation and ambient temperature. I don't know where you are so that does not help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godric Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 thanks will most likely go for a 100watt i'm in Wanganui as well. I use a 100watt on a 1600x600x600 so either would probably be OK. I think it would depend more on your insulation and ambient temperature. I don't know where you are so that does not help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrachie Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 hey godric!! nice beardie you got there!! !i was definately keen and had emails etc from that TM auction but my bad luck i could only get online at work and couldnt get TM assess for a few days!! so yup i would have bid. but lucky thanks to FACEAnthrax i have got one now from chch! well one coming. Have you got your pet courier sorted? as im going with mortley transport. Now i've just gotta get my rock wall finished and wait for my uvb bulbs i ordered to arrive and then get the temps or sorted for when he arrives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrachie Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 also a HUGE thanks to Alanmin!!!! thanks again for all your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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