Everything you Need For a Bearded dragon! How to setup a bearded dragon tank! 

Thank you! Yes a lot of us still learn the hard way. I did way back in the day

Happy to help I have many other videos explaining tons of other info as well

Let’s go! Congratulations 🎉

If it is a glass enclosure be very careful cause once that hits the sun it’s like a oven. However very true nothing can replicate the sun I try and give all my reptiles sun time as well highly recommend

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Oh that's very true, magnifying glass effect! 😓 Thanks for the reminder I'll be mindful of that when I have him outside.

I can’t afford a big enclosure 😭

@@mrxskill6644offer up

@@mrxskill6644it doesn’t have to be big persay, but atleast meet the minimum requirements, you can always find some in resale websites too! But if you truly can’t afford it, I’d try and rehome him. I know it’s a hard thought, but one of the biggest and sometimes hardest part of being a pet parent is always doing what’s right for your pets life and happiness, even if it’s not what your preferred. I wish you the best. :)

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That’s awesome to hear! Happy I could help!

same think happened to my little cousin, we found a bearded dragon and the lady who had her had the worst set up ever!! This bearded dragon is 2 years old in a 30 gallon tank with only a hammock a piece of wood and a wooded box. AND SHE WAS USING A RED LIGHT!! We barely got her today so as of now the only thing I could get was some little things here and there but all her stuff has been ordered after watching this video, I hope her enclosure didn’t do any damage to her she is not very active and kind of just likes to lay around which worries me 😢

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@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Can you do a video on cleaning? The products you use

@@sammythai99 someone just asked that will definitely make one

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Here it's rainy season and we have trouble the protozoa. Unfortunately, mine have to take medicine now. I use F10, but the vet said it doesn't work for protozoa. Now I'm using Virokon

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@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thanks!

Haha I know it’s my favorite reference for the old school tech. Awesome that you are getting a new member and really great you are researching again!

Thank you yes the plant is carex grass

Oh yeah if you have the right temps nothing beats natural sun. That’s the ultimate lighting. Very nice!

It does come with the stuff to mount it inside! That’s what I used to secure it to my wood as well. I did have to replace the screws it came with for some shorter ones but it still got the job done!

I have a 5ft long and 18 inch wide tank will that work for a beardie ? ​@@ChiefSweetsUniverse

Those seem very close to a 40 gallon it would only be good for a baby you would need a bigger tank when he outgrows it

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Yeah as long as it doesn’t have perlite in it should be fine. Also make sure it doesn’t have manure in it haha don’t want the house to smell like a farm

Yes perfectly fine my basing spots are around 12 inches away in the 120 gallons of my enclosures

There’s no other enclosures you can find online in Australia? Look up kongs I hear that’s a place you can get them in Australia

yes! for babies they get it dusted on their bugs every feeding. adults every other or second feeding. every fourth feeding they should get a multivitamin. if anyone has anything to add please feel free! hope this helped!

No you can get a hook screw and get some chain like small chains for hanging stuff and wrap it around the uvb and let utility hang instead of screw it in. I have a video on this on my channel. It’s called mounting lamps inside the enclosure that would help better cause it’s really hard explaining over text haha. I’m sorry.

you can put one in a open air enclosure for sure!

Only needs to cover half the 2/3rds is old school we have gotten stronger lights now

Substrate every six months

Do we have to clean out the poop sooner than that?

I only ever add to the substrate. When they poop I just grab everything that’s around the poop and throw it away. So I eventually have to add more substrate

Depends on how large he is but 20 gallon is very small I’d try and upgrade soon since that dragon will most likely outgrow it pretty soon.

I would start with 50 watt basking bulb to see if that will get the temps you need. Should honestly. Then an Arcadia shadedweller uvb t5.

Tile is fine. Yeah if you do live in a very humid area it will most likely mold in storage.

No you want the basking bulb.

Usually from nose to tip of tail

No different really I use one for food called etekcity it’s $14 on amazon

Cool side being 79f is great. I do have a video on how to set up a 120 gallon that may help just posted it

Thank you

Is the entire enclosure closed with small vents on the side of the enclosure? If so that’s a closed top enclosure and you’ll need mounting bracket for inside the enclosure to mount the lights and uvb. If it’s a screen top just a small spot for the lamp that would be really weird but if the lamp doesn’t fit I guess you could cut the wood and buy screen to cover the new hole and use a staple gun to staple the screen to the top of the wood and then just lay the lights on top

​@@ChiefSweetsUniversehey, I have a question, im bout to get a dragon and my enclosure is also made out of wood with glass doors on the front but idk where to put the heat lamp cuz if i mount it on the ceiling im scared the dragon could hurt itself, what can i do?

@@FlowersAndCrystals I have some mounted on the ceiling and as long as they cant get to it like something is super close so they could jump over and grab on you will be good even then I dont think they could grab on to it cause the bulb is slippery. but yes I have those same wooden enclosures

​@@ChiefSweetsUniversegood, Thank you very much!

Once a year

If you put it on top of the screen I would go 14% Arcadia t5 ho 24 inch uvb. Mounting it on the inside I would go Arcadia 12% t5 ho 24 inch or zoo med 10.0 t5 ho 24

Thanks!

@@joebobbber happy to help!

Not at all

I’m making a video on uvb and placement reptizoo does block 45% of uvb so if it’s on top of screen he would need to be 7 inches away from the screen. And can’t be farther than 14 inches away with the Arcadia 12%.

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse I feel like this all started after we got the Arcadia.

Definitely a Arcadia t5 ho 24 inch bulb but it would depend if it was on top of screen and how far away.

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse it would not be on top of a screen. It has to glass lids that fold open and close and are removable. So I have one side off and have the basking bulb hanging. So the uvb strip would sit across the tank. I hope that makes sense

You can I’m not a fan of coco coke myself

Amazon or petsmart

You can go to a creek a lake for some rocks. It could be a bad idea by a ax unit but if it isn’t blowing directly in the cage you should be good. You can change up bulbs with the season. In the winter you can go up in wattage. In the summer you might have to go down in wattage. Floor wise you don’t have to use dirt you can use many other things like tile or slate for a bottom.

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse oh alr thx and if I do get rocks from a creek can I sanitize them?

For more context, I have a basking rock that sits at 8 inches tall (highest point). If the height of the enclosure itself is 2 feet (24 inches), there would be a distance of about 16 inches between the basking spot and the lamp you might suggest. So the uvb exposure to both the basking spot and to the ground of the enclosure would, of course, decrease due to the mesh top. Since the 30% decrease in UVB is an important factor to consider, would you suggest there were a change made to the basking spot height too?

I'm so sorry, but you are very knowledgeable on bearded dragons and so I do have another question if you would please lol. I have a bunch of dubia roaches that actually outgrew my younger tarantulas. At this point I think it'd be safe to say the roaches are very much on the larger side. I do have a juvenile bearded dragon, but I haven't been wanting to feed it those bigger roaches since I'm afraid their tougher exoskeleton may not be easily digestible. I haven't been able to find any information about it online and wondered if maybe you'd have an answer?

Oh no you can feed the bigger roaches to your dragon. They will chomp it up and you’ll see that dragons have very strong jaws and teeth. With a 14% you wouldn’t need to change basking height if it’s on top of mesh. A Arcadia 14% with good can be found here www.reptilebasics.com/t5-light-fixtures-kits/arcadia-prot5-uvb-kit-24-with-bulb/

You can give them some time to run around but you don’t have to do it daily just when you feel like it.

That’s the perfect size for their entire life

4x2x2 is the recommend size

Pangea reptile

4x2x2. If you don’t have a lot of room, consider a different reptile, not a smaller tank.

@@darrenmacleod4220 ok thx

For night time heat yes for daytime you want a halogen or incandescent heat bulb

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse great thanks!

No you want a zoo med reptisun t5 or Arcadia 12%.

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse awesome! Thanks for the reply. I couldn't find reviews and I wanna do it right

Not slow at all lighting and heating is one of the most confusing parts of reptile keeping. But yes for the dubia 4x2x2 I do recommend the Arcadia 14% t5 24 inch. Basking lamp I do have some in my amazon store front linked in bio has all bearded dragon supplies. I use two because with how large the tank is I need two to achieve appropriate temperatures. The heat and t5 is really all you need. Now the night bulbs like red and blue ones or the moonlight ones suck for beardies cause they don’t give off enough light.

But any reptile basking bulb will do. You can also buy brooder lamps at hardware stores as they are cheaper. But any reptile basking/heat bulb will work

@@ChiefSweetsUniversethank you soooo much for taking the time to reply!!! So just to clarify, I see online the Arcadia one only has 22 inch available is that still okay? I also noticed a T5 marked as having D3 as well? Not sure what the difference was. And would 2 100 watt reptile basking bulbs that you find at the pet store be okay? Are 100 watt bulbs typical for 4x2x2 tanks? Not sure how long they last though. But will get the temp gun as recommended.

@@ChiefSweetsUniversealso, wouldn’t the ZooMed t5 uvb light be substantial why do you recommend getting a 10.0 bulb as well?

@@paulinadarasz8136 Yes the fixture is 24 inches but the bulb is 22 inches. also the reptisun zoo med t5 usually comes with a 5.0 bulb not suitable so thats why you have to get the 10.0 separate.

Oh yeah he will be fine. I play games and watch tv around mine

lol i thought about this too a while ago before i got mine but he/she will be fine

Usually just one

48 inch tank would work for a baby but 48 ft is massive haha

100 watt

I make them myself. Not a dumb question 😁

Any tips on making them? Or buying something similar?

Had a bearded dragon growing up for 15 years and just got a new one and with all the new information and stuff out there I watch all your vids to stay updated! Love the information

Exo flex or dubia is all personal preference. Whichever one you like get. They both are great. www.reptilebasics.com/t5-light-fixtures-kits/arcadia-prot5-uvb-kit-24-with-bulb/

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Wow thanks for the fast reply Is there a certain watt I need for the blub its self? when i purchase a hood

@@perryblackwell4252 it’ll be 24 watts

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Thanks man!!!! Your a hero.

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse From what I've seen its not good to buy a bearded dragon from a chain store, But there aren't any breeders around be. Is there a better option or do I just bite the bullet?

I bathe mine like once every 6 months. Don’t really have to bathe them honestly. I spray my enclosure when they are about to shed

Humidity is but with the heat lamps on you don’t have to worry about it too much as long as there’s no condensation on the windows every day with heat lamps on you’ll be ok.

I keep mine around 3 inches high

Will make one very soon!

@ChiefSweetsUniverse looking forward to it. Your how-to care for video on them was fantastic. I'm leaning heavily towards getting one because of how hardy they are, being vegetarian makes things easy and they are cool AF. I'm going to for sure pay the extra for one thaf is CB.

@@Dynamic_Aerial_Adventures yes I’d highly recommend CB that way it’s so super easy right out the gate they are super amazing and very active lizards

@ChiefSweetsUniverse I have had big fish tanks before, but never a reptile. Ive always had an admiration for them, so this will be exciting. Would you recommend a yearling or juvenile ? I have seen the younger they are the cheaper they are, but I can imagine that could make things more complicated.

@@Dynamic_Aerial_Adventures I always go as young as possible myself but any age will be ok usually

Yes all lights off at night

That is something I notice dragons who been on carpet for there whole lives do. He will be fine though as long as you have the right heat he will just poop it out

@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you so much man. I can't even begin to explain how helpful you've been. This is my first reptile, my first pet, and I just want the best for him. Thank you for all of the amazing content you put out, I've become addicted to learning as much as I can and your videos are just great. Cheers brother

@@Ssassyy happy to help!

Yes

On Amazon they have some 120 gallons for $250-$300. It’s not as expensive as petsmart.

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Been looking at Dubia tanks since this video they are around the same price as the amazon ones, there are on sale for $250, might consider one of those, I want to provide the best home I can to my bearded dragon with the money I have from Christmas.

I made it myself

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse what did you make it from?

@@TattedKred I actually have a video on my channel it’ll be In the diy 120 gallon enclosure video but I made it from spray foam, sanded grout, and drylock to seal it

My Amazon storefront linked in the description

Here is on that’s in the uk zenhabitats.co.uk/

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you a lot! Have a great day!

No that is way too small

Hello I actually do have a list it’s linked in the description on my Amazon storefront it’ll say bearded dragon supplies

Yes 100% it will not stress them out or anything. I always say start with its final house first so you don’t have to upgrade later

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Thank you! Will the lighting you need for an 120 gallon affect the baby beardie or will they need different lighting?

@@Springtrap_Mr_Afton87 I do have a recent video on lighting but the lighting this video should work for a 120

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse ok thank you so much!

Definitely check

Winter not so much summer $600 😂

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Yes haha my bad

I do like my custom built ones as well. Super sturdy and very large

Yes bamboo is fine

That’s awesome 😎

I have a whole video on that on my channel as well

They do need both but uvb bulbs provide uva. So you don’t have to worry about that.

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Got it. Thank you so much for explaining that.

I do not but you definitely can

Yes I do have tons of uvb guides and in those I talk about uvb glass and mesh but I forgot to mention the dimmer I thought I had it in haha my mistake a lot of my videos I mention this even have a thermostat guide lol but thank you for the feedback I’m always trying to get better and try and make the best guides

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse honestly a great video, but a dimming stat is something that a lot of American RU-vidrs seem to miss out and I though they may not be readily available over there or something, I’ll check out the other videos too. I’ll give the channel a subscribe too man.

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse also, only reason I mentioned dimming stats is because I didn’t see any probes on the basking spots. A properly set dimming stat and the right wattage bulb will sort the temps out. I live in Scotland and I keep a steady temp of 42c for babies and 39f for adults. The weather here is extremely unpredictable, but habistat high range dimming stats have never let me down. Loved the look of that red background btw. I don’t know if you guys have the vivexotic range over there, but over here, they’re about a quarter of the price of zen habitats (I had a zen tank and sent it back, just felt so low quality)

@@darrenmacleod4220 you don’t have to but I appreciate you a lot. Yeah I think it’s mainly do to the fact idk about others but my content is for new people in the hobby so it’s very hard I notice to just teach new people about right temps, substrate, etc that it slips past. Everyone immediately gets lost in the heat uvb process that I’m too busy talking about right temps and trying to teach them that. Also adding in thermostats might be way too much I’ll just mention it but make a whole video about that by itself as well. Lol. If that makes sense. Cause even though I make these videos I get a thousand questions about heat and uvb haha. However I do want to update my thermostat video as well. I feel like it needs updated teaching methods as well. I’m just trying my best haha

@@darrenmacleod4220 yes I’ve heard that about zen and some others as well I don’t think we have that here never seen it at least. The most popular thermostat here is the herpstat but it’s so expensive and for all my animals I use repti zoos dimming thermostat works fairly well so far. For my open top enclosures I don’t have a thermostat on em mainly due to how hard it is to heat. Since almost every single home in the US has AC. The number one question I see is how can I get my temps up in screen top enclosures. However they do have thermometers I take out for videos cause they are an eye sore for videos you may actually see them in some videos when I forget to take em out. Just gaint white squares haha. They are connected to my phone so if temps do get high I can just shut off the lamps. That has never happens once though in 3 years since having the thermometers. For close tops yes dimming stats and I add pc fans to push hot air out of the cage and suck in new air. Idk if others do that tho

Yeah I would consider Canada cold haha