Housing options/suggestions?

[azmodane]

Right now I've got 3 different options for my BP. He is just a month old now. I've got a 6ftx3ft3xft "tank" that has a divider that can be placed up to make it smaller so he isn't in such a big space. I also have a 4ftx2ftx2ft tank with all wooden sides and plexiglass front. And lastly I have a 20gal tall tank. My concern is I have a Bearded Dragon that will be in either the 6x3x3 or 4x2x2 if the BP isn't in it. Also Would it be better to tub the BP to help with heat and humidity. I have heard about BP being very picky with temp changes and his tank throughout the day fluctuates from like 88-95 basking and like 78-86 cool side. So It's not a steady temp, partially because I know I suck and I will prolly get flamed for it but I do not have a thermostat or anything like that to regulate it's just a heat bulb aimed down on him. So I guess I'm wondering if I'm doing him harm right now or if he is doing ok. Any suggestions and flaming I am ready for whatever it takes to makre sure he's 10000% fine

[BuckeyeBalls]

If i was u i would get a uth/tstat and a tub works best

[azmodane]

How would you do a single tub set up tho? like what would you use to cover the tub? I get how a rack system works but still kind of clueless on a single tub set up....

[MitsuMike]

If i was u i would get a uth/tstat and a tub works best

Agree.......go to Petco/petsmart and walmart and get the following:
15/16 qt tub with lid
A few rolls of paper towels (if not then at Petsmart get aspen bedding shredded it's called "snake bedding")
5-10 gallon under tank heater (brand of choice I like ZooMed)
Small dog bowl of some sort (big enough for soaking if needed and won't tip over) I personally use gladware.
Plastic flower pot (size is where it should be a tight fitting hide for the BP, cut down to about 3-4 inches and put a entrance in it and there u go)
While u pick out ur thermostat, for 1 snake a ZooMed 500R is fine but if you expand or plan on it Ranco is good upgrade, go to lowe's or HD and get a light dimmer.
At Walmart find something called a Accurite Temp/Hygrometer it should be like 11-12 dollars and be next to the paint department near the lighting.

Out the door around 60 bucks. If you have any more ?'s I'll post up a pic of my tub and u can see what it all looks like and everything goes.

[MitsuMike]

How would you do a single tub set up tho? like what would you use to cover the tub? I get how a rack system works but still kind of clueless on a single tub set up....

Sterilite tub 16 qt with blue lid it locks into place. Get a drill and a 1/4 bit and drill about 5-6 holes on one side of the tub. Now Duct tape the other 3 sides and that's it. Locking lid, 3 sides covered and just do the shopping list above and ull have a happen BP.
U can always add a heavy object to the lid to make sure he won't get out.

[azmodane]

well duh yea pictures are always welcome =P I think I have an idea of what ur talking about but pictures are way easier to understand

[Kaorte]

http://bp.kaorte.com/tubsetup.htm

[BuckeyeBalls]

Here mines




In the closet

[azmodane]

Well I got everything I need cept the thermostat.... No place close that I can find sells a reptile thermostat... Anyone know if you can rig one together using a home thermostat? or any other options outside of a dimmer?

[BuckeyeBalls]

Well I got everything I need cept the thermostat.... No place close that I can find sells a reptile thermostat... Anyone know if you can rig one together using a home thermostat? or any other options outside of a dimmer?

Not that i know of nope would need a tstat or dimmer

You could order one online. I couldnt find tstats in pet stores either only one carried it was petco