Man not only is this guy a lizard expert and a teacher, according to that certificate to the right he's a black belt in taekwondo. You sir, are a legend.
Good stuff. Maybe consider burying small "planter pots" in the soil. A plastic kids cup with lid and a few holes poked in the bottom. The lid, with hole for the plant stem, would prevent access to the perlite and would limit moisture evaporation. I grew fresh micro greens in my beardy's terrarium and he loved eating the fresh sprouts
Hey Richard I am a plant lover and I have a little trick you can use to get rid of the soil from the garden center that has the vermiculite and perlite in it. Some platers will so this if they need to acclimate a plant to a specific soil type. what you can try to do is manually massage the roots without braking them to get as much soil off as possible. Then you need to get a bucket of clean water so you can repeatedly dip/soak the roots while gently rubbing to loosen the soil and shouldn't shock the plant too much. then transplant it into the soil you have. then all you have to do is water like normal. This will help not damage the roots so the plants should be okay but sometimes they cannot acclimate and will die anyway. Any who, I am sorry for the ramble and I hope this helps you. I really love your videos and is giving me something to think about when it comes to picking a set up for my potential bearded dragon baby (I'm still in the learning phase of all this).
First time I've seen a bearded dragon bioactive video that wasn't filmed right after setting it up. I've always wondered how things go for the lizard long term. Thank you for posting this follow-up video. Very informative to see a setup long term.
I just wanted to thank you for these awesome videos. I'm wanting to get my first bearded dragon and provide a nice habitat for them. But so many things that I found only spoke of all the dangers and expensive products that you must buy to not hurt them. So it is super refreshing to finally see someone that is letting them live normally while still being safe, smart, and responsible about it. Thank you again!
wow this is amazing most people that dont live in australia think its all dessert and thats not true this setup makes it look like the real outback love your work :)
Enjoyed this and the prior video. You are completely right about the misplaced fear on humidity. It's just not an issue for most situations. That being said though, I wanted to mention that thermometer/hygrometer combo you are using to measure you humidity, sucks. I have a few of the same ones that I've tested. The temperature is pretty accurate, the humidity is way off on it. You can test your hygrometer yourself to verify. Just google how to calibrate a hygrometer (many cigar sites have guides). But really, good job on the videos, and the information.
Great video! Thank you for showing Digi while you're redecorating his enclosure. Totally relaxed and calm... precious :) So many people show only their faces talking and explaining, which is not right. Love your attitude towards the cleaning crew - they also must be happy :) I came across to your video just now, why not earlier?!
Great pair of video's, thank you! Love the idea of growing herbs in the viv. I used to feed my beardy dandelions, he loved them, flowers, stems and leaves!
The drainage layer you added is what's causing the soil to get too dry. You don't need it for an arid enclosure. It's pulling all the water to the bottom of the tank.
To get the dirt out of the roots is fairly easy. I knock off what I can as gently as possible. I soak them in water and than gently rinse off the soaked mud. You really can’t get 100 percent of it off but you will get all of the perlite out
This is an awesome set up! We have just bought our 13 yr old son a habitat for Christmas, after asking for 2 years, we now feel he is old enough to help care for the dragon safely. We are in the UK and though the options for the substrate here seems to be the bagged gravel stuff, you and others on youtube kindly advise of dangers if consumed. It has made me want to try replicate the incredible natural tank like you have with plants.. It is fantastic & very interesting. Thank you so much. :)
Hi, I'm also in the UK and in the process of upgrading to bioactive!. My recommendation for your substrate is Arcadia Earthmix Arid. It is a premixed substrate perfectly suited to bioactive setups for desert dwellers like bearded dragons.
His light set up is not properly done for bearded dragon care. Needs to be t5 or t8 tube lighting that covers 2/3rds of the tank. To avoid your dragon to get metabolic bone disease which is irreversible and not a pretty sight. Bulbs and coil bulbs do not give enough uvb. A t5 gets mounted above the tank and the mesh or a t8 needs to be mounted inside. I suggest to join this group on Facebook called bearded dragons and common sense care. To get the correct information on care for your dragon!
Alright, thanks for the update! He looks great, I really like that bioactive setup. Great video, wonderful beardy tank, very informative. Thank you for informed ideas/examples, and not getting into all the hype of things to do and NEVER do. My son and I are looking to get a bigger tank for our beardy. He’s grown so much. Considering making one. I do like this bioactive for the setup. Thank you very much, we really enjoyed your beardy videos. 👍 🦎
His light set up is not properly done for bearded dragon care. Needs to be t5 or t8 tube lighting that covers 2/3rds of the tank. To avoid your dragon to get metabolic bone disease which is irreversible and not a pretty sight. Bulbs and coil bulbs do not give enough uvb. A t5 gets mounted above the tank and the mesh or a t8 needs to be mounted inside.
Thank you for this video update! I plan on getting a bearded dragon soon and I've been watching a lot of videos on how to setup a tank. Your videos have been very informative and its helping me narrow down the things that I need for my future beardy. *New Subscriber here*
May I suggest to join a group called bearded dragons and common sense care on Facebook. A few things he does is incorrect on care such as uvb lighting, feeders, and temperatures.
you are right that those bulbs do put out UVB but the amount of UVB is not enough for a bearded dragon, other reptiles yes that is enough. But Bearded dragons have special amounts that they need otherwise they can get metabolic bone disese, and ive seen so many cases of metabolic bone disese because the owners thought that since the bulbs give of some that its enough, but the substrate mix from your previous video ive used and recomended many times its literally the best, keep up the good work!
For plants to put in your tank, soak the nursery mix off, transplant into clean soil a few weeks before putting into your tank so they have a chance to settle thier roots in after the soak/cleaning and will have some strength built up when they get into the tank.
You need a cool side. Growing Portulaca is great for dragons. Mine eat it, but not much faster than it grows. They like to eat the flowers and they are drought tolerant. Chickens live to eat them too.
I’m not a professional by any means, but 2 tips that may help: 1) feed him the salad 1st a few hours before the bugs since he’s not a fan and fills up on bugs 2) get some bee pollen and sprinkle that over the salad, it’s like a yummy salad dressing for lizards I’m loving your videos your bearded dragon is beautiful and your bio active setup is awesome! Best of luck!!!!
I need your help, I think I’m doing it all wrong. I have a red light and white light and I leave them both on all day, then at light I leave the red one on to keep her warm. I see you don’t have a red light, am I doing it all wrong? I bet I am cause she doesn’t seem to be growing to well, I really hope to hear back
Your habitat is amazing! Thank you for sharing!! I'm working on converting my beardie's habitat to bioactive, and this video with the first video answered so many of my questions. But now I have more questions- does digi (sp?) like the habitat? Does he climb and play or does he just laze around? Does he ever dig up the plants? I tried to give Mushu (my beardie) some plants but she was digging a lot and just dug them up. Also, poop- does he poop on the rock where it's easy to clean up? Does he poop on the substrate? Does the clean up crew help keep the poop situation under control or do you have to keep on top of it? I'm assuming there were no problems with him eating the substrate/impaction, the leaf litter is a clever and natural way to deal with that problem. Thanks again for your videos!!
Next time you can submerge your plants in water in a bucket or some type of container prior to get all the perlite out without damaging the root systems hope that helps i remember i had an issue ones time with my plants and needed to get rid of all the prior soil fast and thats what i thought of my plants thrived right after not too much stress on them
Omg I totally forgot. I cut 4 inches off a garden hose and ran it down to the screen on the humid side then add water so it so I'd goes into the rocks and soaks up thru the bottom. Never had an issue
have you tried the Rapashy bearded dragon food? its a powder you mix with hot water and let it set up like a firm jello. its a complete diet but could help get him to eat his veggies. i get the Bluey Buffet for my blue tongue skink and he loves it. from what i read it's hit or miss f you pet will like it or not.
His light set up is not properly done for bearded dragon care. Needs to be t5 or t8 tube lighting that covers 2/3rds of the tank. To avoid your dragon to get metabolic bone disease which is irreversible and not a pretty sight. Bulbs and coil bulbs do not give enough uvb. A t5 gets mounted above the tank and the mesh or a t8 needs to be mounted inside. Joking on Facebook a group called bearded dragons and common sense care. To get correct information on proper care for your dragon.
so what’s killing the plants is root shock. you can fix this by slowly integrating them into the same soil , though this would require much patience and commitment lol
I have to ask where did you get the enclosure and stand from? I love the setup, I was worried about the substrate in the beginning, but I realize it's ok.
Hey! Just found your channel and love your informative vids! Just a quick question: are you using any specific kinds of leaves, or just random ones from around the place? And how long and for what temp do you put them in the oven? I love the BioActive setup idea! Thanks for this :)
@@GoobyOoby2702 Thankyou for confirming, I’ve seen the UVB tests done and bulbs like this usually don’t get much UV into the viv at all. Something that makes me concerned considering I see many many American vivs without the T5
Yes you are correct. A mercury bulb is no where near enough for a desert species like a bearded dragon. Very odd that he wants to provide a natural set up but gives suck a weak uvb source
Hi, I have owned a Chinese Water Dragon and a Uromastyx in the past. I’ll be getting my bearded dragon soon and was wondering how much soil you used when you updated your bioactive vivarium, I would like to get it right the first time so I don’t have to re-do. Thanks so much for your help.
Thanks for the update, very interesting. Can you share any details on the light stands as I'd really like to track down the same? Your light set-up is more than sufficient IMHO.
His light set up is not properly done for bearded dragon care. Needs to be t5 or t8 tube lighting that covers 2/3rds of the tank. To avoid your dragon to get metabolic bone disease which is irreversible and not a pretty sight. Bulbs and coil bulbs do not give enough uvb. A t5 gets mounted above the tank and the mesh or a t8 needs to be mounted inside.
The reflector domes are limiting the spread of the light. So that corner on the left side of the screen was too dark. The domes are good for the bearded dragon, since they point the light downward so he can soak up the rays. That's why there are already two dome lights He mentioned right at the beginning of the video people said he's using "the wrong lights". Many people prefer 1 domed heat bulb for a high heat side and then a slender florescent UVB tube light which would add even light and UVB across the length of the enclosure. Still important for a beardie to have access to shade and hides, the guy's tank should be 120 gallons for an adult beardie so there are multiple hides and multiple shade spots. Anyway, adding long tube lights is better for plants too
Hi dear friend, did the new LED lamp help the plants and they grew? Is it enough? How many watts is it? I ask because I also want to put in my terrarium some succulents, I love your videos!
His light set up is not properly done for bearded dragon care. Needs to be t5 or t8 tube lighting that covers 2/3rds of the tank. To avoid your dragon to get metabolic bone disease which is irreversible and not a pretty sight. Bulbs and coil bulbs do not give enough uvb. A t5 gets mounted above the tank and the mesh or a t8 needs to be mounted inside.
@@m3agz1 I have a uvb + uva lamp, my question was about the LED lamp you put in the video, did it help the plants grow? (I'm curious because I ordered the same lamp and still haven't arrived) And another question is does the bearded eat the plants?
hey one more question, how much did you spend on all the bearded dragon features in the tank? I'm trying to make budget and it would be nice to have a price limit!
Let me estimate.... Tank was free. Leaves free, rocks free, limbs free. Plants about $3-4 each but on sale you could get them for cheaper. Soil mixture was probably about $50 total. Charcoal for drainage layer was free because I buy it anyway for my grill but iirc, a bag at Lowe's is less than $10. The lights are, by far, the most expensive part of the setup. The light domes were about $25 each and the UVB/Heat lights were $35 each. The grow light was $30. The lamp stands were $27 for the single stand and $32 for the double stand. So you can easily see where the expense is! Grand total, but still just an estimate, for my particular setup is $300.
im not a professional but i think you can get them anywhere as long as you wash the original soil because it has un natural things in it, he has a video setting this tank up
Exactly this. I would also recommend buying plants a month or so in advance of putting them in the tank so that any commercial chemicals have a chance to leech out. Probably not a huge deal, but worth it if you are able.
It is odorless unless I stick my head all the way in it and then it just smells like dirt and leaves slightly. Didgie likes to hang out under the rosemary plant so every time I pick him up I get a strong smell of rosemary!
Technically yes! But it really depends on the individual animal... if the animal is handling the environment just fine and all physical exam check ups come back great, then it’s not a big deal. Bearded dragons are hardier than a lot of other reptiles thankfully. Now let’s say you’re talking about an animal as fickle as a chameleon?? Yikes, you better follow that care guide as close as you can!
No. Check the weather in Australia in the south central area. Daily humidity has a wide range even in the scrub land. Humidity isn't the problem. Airflow, mold, and mildew is the problem. Some folks that live in Florida, especially breeders, keep their beardies outside which has high humidity but lots of fresh air.
@@LostVivarium the mvb works as a combo however is not adequate and tends to be more expensive longterm. the uvb tube you change at least 12 months if you use arcadia
I love your video and i was wondering if you cold send a video of why I should get a beard drogaon to my mum please please I really want a bear dragon and i think if you send a video mum wold say yes and my name is luca
You have the wrong light. your dragon is ok for now but it will not last long because of your light. You need a UVB light that spans 3/4 the length your tank. Read about MBD and you will know what i mean
Man not only is this guy a lizard expert and a teacher, according to that certificate to the right he's a black belt in taekwondo.
You sir, are a legend.
Too kind!
I just found your channel, and I got to say I really enjoy your videos and the level of understanding you have is phenomenal.
That’s a lifetime learner for ya!
You remind me of my 8th grade science teacher. Mr. Messina. His love for fish and yours for reptiles makes me have faith in schools once again.
Good stuff. Maybe consider burying small "planter pots" in the soil. A plastic kids cup with lid and a few holes poked in the bottom. The lid, with hole for the plant stem, would prevent access to the perlite and would limit moisture evaporation. I grew fresh micro greens in my beardy's terrarium and he loved eating the fresh sprouts
Hey Richard I am a plant lover and I have a little trick you can use to get rid of the soil from the garden center that has the vermiculite and perlite in it. Some platers will so this if they need to acclimate a plant to a specific soil type. what you can try to do is manually massage the roots without braking them to get as much soil off as possible. Then you need to get a bucket of clean water so you can repeatedly dip/soak the roots while gently rubbing to loosen the soil and shouldn't shock the plant too much. then transplant it into the soil you have. then all you have to do is water like normal. This will help not damage the roots so the plants should be okay but sometimes they cannot acclimate and will die anyway. Any who, I am sorry for the ramble and I hope this helps you. I really love your videos and is giving me something to think about when it comes to picking a set up for my potential bearded dragon baby (I'm still in the learning phase of all this).
I love how he's just hanging out and watching you. My girl is in my kitchen so she watches me all day 🦎❤️
Yeah my girls always on my roof
First time I've seen a bearded dragon bioactive video that wasn't filmed right after setting it up. I've always wondered how things go for the lizard long term. Thank you for posting this follow-up video. Very informative to see a setup long term.
Thank you! Same time next year perhaps!
I just wanted to thank you for these awesome videos. I'm wanting to get my first bearded dragon and provide a nice habitat for them. But so many things that I found only spoke of all the dangers and expensive products that you must buy to not hurt them. So it is super refreshing to finally see someone that is letting them live normally while still being safe, smart, and responsible about it. Thank you again!
wow this is amazing most people that dont live in australia think its all dessert and thats not true this setup makes it look like the real outback love your work :)
hey this is Ayden, Cindy Bickwermert grandson. Thanks for the Video!
His love of the food bowl is so wholesome.
Also, thank you for this awesome tutorial on bioactive habitats and the subsequent check in, it helps to know it worked!
Enjoyed this and the prior video. You are completely right about the misplaced fear on humidity. It's just not an issue for most situations. That being said though, I wanted to mention that thermometer/hygrometer combo you are using to measure you humidity, sucks. I have a few of the same ones that I've tested. The temperature is pretty accurate, the humidity is way off on it. You can test your hygrometer yourself to verify. Just google how to calibrate a hygrometer (many cigar sites have guides). But really, good job on the videos, and the information.
I appreciate the tip! One of the thermometer/hygrometer didn't make it one year so it stands to reason it isn't the greatest piece of equipment.
Great video! Thank you for showing Digi while you're redecorating his enclosure. Totally relaxed and calm... precious :) So many people show only their faces talking and explaining, which is not right. Love your attitude towards the cleaning crew - they also must be happy :) I came across to your video just now, why not earlier?!
You may try feeding greens at the first sign of hunger and add insects much later. Thank you so much for your details of caring for your Beardie 🥰🦎
Good tipp, i will try :)
Great pair of video's, thank you! Love the idea of growing herbs in the viv. I used to feed my beardy dandelions, he loved them, flowers, stems and leaves!
The drainage layer you added is what's causing the soil to get too dry. You don't need it for an arid enclosure. It's pulling all the water to the bottom of the tank.
To get the dirt out of the roots is fairly easy. I knock off what I can as gently as possible. I soak them in water and than gently rinse off the soaked mud. You really can’t get 100 percent of it off but you will get all of the perlite out
This is an awesome set up! We have just bought our 13 yr old son a habitat for Christmas, after asking for 2 years, we now feel he is old enough to help care for the dragon safely. We are in the UK and though the options for the substrate here seems to be the bagged gravel stuff, you and others on youtube kindly advise of dangers if consumed. It has made me want to try replicate the incredible natural tank like you have with plants.. It is fantastic & very interesting. Thank you so much. :)
Hi, I'm also in the UK and in the process of upgrading to bioactive!. My recommendation for your substrate is Arcadia Earthmix Arid. It is a premixed substrate perfectly suited to bioactive setups for desert dwellers like bearded dragons.
There are many, excellent pre-made substrates. Good suggestion.
His light set up is not properly done for bearded dragon care. Needs to be t5 or t8 tube lighting that covers 2/3rds of the tank. To avoid your dragon to get metabolic bone disease which is irreversible and not a pretty sight. Bulbs and coil bulbs do not give enough uvb. A t5 gets mounted above the tank and the mesh or a t8 needs to be mounted inside. I suggest to join this group on Facebook called bearded dragons and common sense care. To get the correct information on care for your dragon!
Alright, thanks for the update! He looks great, I really like that bioactive setup. Great video, wonderful beardy tank, very informative. Thank you for informed ideas/examples, and not getting into all the hype of things to do and NEVER do. My son and I are looking to get a bigger tank for our beardy. He’s grown so much. Considering making one. I do like this bioactive for the setup. Thank you very much, we really enjoyed your beardy videos. 👍 🦎
So much HYPE you are right!!
That food dish has 100% got to be a blessing. I am so getting it, thank you XD
Thank you for this! :) I was wondering about getting a LED light for my plants as well!
His light set up is not properly done for bearded dragon care. Needs to be t5 or t8 tube lighting that covers 2/3rds of the tank. To avoid your dragon to get metabolic bone disease which is irreversible and not a pretty sight. Bulbs and coil bulbs do not give enough uvb. A t5 gets mounted above the tank and the mesh or a t8 needs to be mounted inside.
@@m3agz1 Yeah, my comment was about LED for the plants. Not about the UVB for the dragon.
you should post again! i enjoy listening to you talk and i love your beardie:)
Thank you for this video update! I plan on getting a bearded dragon soon and I've been watching a lot of videos on how to setup a tank. Your videos have been very informative and its helping me narrow down the things that I need for my future beardy. *New Subscriber here*
May I suggest to join a group called bearded dragons and common sense care on Facebook. A few things he does is incorrect on care such as uvb lighting, feeders, and temperatures.
you are right that those bulbs do put out UVB but the amount of UVB is not enough for a bearded dragon, other reptiles yes that is enough. But Bearded dragons have special amounts that they need otherwise they can get metabolic bone disese, and ive seen so many cases of metabolic bone disese because the owners thought that since the bulbs give of some that its enough, but the substrate mix from your previous video ive used and recomended many times its literally the best, keep up the good work!
I like how digi said earthquake 😱😄
I use a daylight bulb for my rare tropical houseplant collection. $4 at dollarama in Canada. Works great!
For plants to put in your tank, soak the nursery mix off, transplant into clean soil a few weeks before putting into your tank so they have a chance to settle thier roots in after the soak/cleaning and will have some strength built up when they get into the tank.
You need a cool side. Growing Portulaca is great for dragons. Mine eat it, but not much faster than it grows. They like to eat the flowers and they are drought tolerant. Chickens live to eat them too.
I’m not a professional by any means, but 2 tips that may help:
1) feed him the salad 1st a few hours before the bugs since he’s not a fan and fills up on bugs
2) get some bee pollen and sprinkle that over the salad, it’s like a yummy salad dressing for lizards
I’m loving your videos your bearded dragon is beautiful and your bio active setup is awesome! Best of luck!!!!
i was scard my beard oh tank was not to well and now i know what to do you legend thanks.
Thx will try that food bowl! so tired fishing dead bugs from their water dish!
I need your help, I think I’m doing it all wrong.
I have a red light and white light and I leave them both on all day, then at light I leave the red one on to keep her warm.
I see you don’t have a red light, am I doing it all wrong?
I bet I am cause she doesn’t seem to be growing to well, I really hope to hear back
Your habitat is amazing! Thank you for sharing!! I'm working on converting my beardie's habitat to bioactive, and this video with the first video answered so many of my questions. But now I have more questions- does digi (sp?) like the habitat? Does he climb and play or does he just laze around? Does he ever dig up the plants? I tried to give Mushu (my beardie) some plants but she was digging a lot and just dug them up. Also, poop- does he poop on the rock where it's easy to clean up? Does he poop on the substrate? Does the clean up crew help keep the poop situation under control or do you have to keep on top of it? I'm assuming there were no problems with him eating the substrate/impaction, the leaf litter is a clever and natural way to deal with that problem. Thanks again for your videos!!
Next time you can submerge your plants in water in a bucket or some type of container prior to get all the perlite out without damaging the root systems hope that helps i remember i had an issue ones time with my plants and needed to get rid of all the prior soil fast and thats what i thought of my plants thrived right after not too much stress on them
Omg I totally forgot. I cut 4 inches off a garden hose and ran it down to the screen on the humid side then add water so it so I'd goes into the rocks and soaks up thru the bottom. Never had an issue
have you tried the Rapashy bearded dragon food? its a powder you mix with hot water and let it set up like a firm jello. its a complete diet but could help get him to eat his veggies. i get the Bluey Buffet for my blue tongue skink and he loves it. from what i read it's hit or miss f you pet will like it or not.
thanks so much! I'm going to get a bearded dragon soon so i want to give it the best life possible :)
That was my philosophy too! As an added bonus, I love taking Didgie outside. I sit in a lawn chair and let him roam. He clearly loves it.
@@richardroyster405 sounds like Diggie has a great life!
wait did i spell diggie wrong?
@@richardroyster405 Oh my gosh. You spell Didgie the same as i do. That's what i named my dragon. How'd you come up with the name?
His light set up is not properly done for bearded dragon care. Needs to be t5 or t8 tube lighting that covers 2/3rds of the tank. To avoid your dragon to get metabolic bone disease which is irreversible and not a pretty sight. Bulbs and coil bulbs do not give enough uvb. A t5 gets mounted above the tank and the mesh or a t8 needs to be mounted inside. Joking on Facebook a group called bearded dragons and common sense care. To get correct information on proper care for your dragon.
Yeah your Beardy is beautiful and super alert, you know you're doing a fantastic job if you got a lizard that looks like that! :)
Bearded Dragons in the wild are subjected to 40% humidity pretty much all the time. So you're good!
Here in Florida, we are lucky if we get tank humidity down to 50%
Only thing I might add is adding some mealworms into the soil to help aerate. Don’t use straight earth worms.
so what’s killing the plants is root shock. you can fix this by slowly integrating them into the same soil , though this would require much patience and commitment lol
if you soak your plants you can massage off all of the old soil! It is kind of tedious but it works if you're careful!
My beardie only eats arugula for a veggie incase u have not tried it. Great videos
Ours loves arugula too.
Really found your videos incredibly informative. Beautiful tank setup.
so the "cleanup crew" are you not worried about them making their way into your living space or is that nearly impossible?
Awe he’s so cute
I have to ask where did you get the enclosure and stand from? I love the setup, I was worried about the substrate in the beginning, but I realize it's ok.
U said you don’t smell any bearded dragon poop, so with enough clean up crew the overall beardy smell is near gone?
Digi looks great! Love the videos 👍
Great video. I learned quit a bit.
this is good, not great, but good.
Can you please add a link for all the things in the soil.
Hey! Just found your channel and love your informative vids! Just a quick question: are you using any specific kinds of leaves, or just random ones from around the place? And how long and for what temp do you put them in the oven? I love the BioActive setup idea! Thanks for this :)
Thanks For the update.
I might have missed it, but what size food bowl did you order?
Another update????
Does the UVB light get enough tank coverage, I thought a bar like a T5 would be better? Otherwise there will be spots not getting adequate UVB
You are correct, a tube uvb is mandatory and needs to cover 2/3rds of the tank starting by the basking bulb and overlapping with it
@@GoobyOoby2702 Thankyou for confirming, I’ve seen the UVB tests done and bulbs like this usually don’t get much UV into the viv at all. Something that makes me concerned considering I see many many American vivs without the T5
Yes you are correct. A mercury bulb is no where near enough for a desert species like a bearded dragon. Very odd that he wants to provide a natural set up but gives suck a weak uvb source
dont worry about pearlite i use it in my setup and it is tested with a all bd ages
Hi, I have owned a Chinese Water Dragon and a Uromastyx in the past. I’ll be getting my bearded dragon soon and was wondering how much soil you used when you updated your bioactive vivarium, I would like to get it right the first time so I don’t have to re-do. Thanks so much for your help.
Is there a video about your substrate?
I would love to know how Digi is doing now!
Thanks for the update, very interesting. Can you share any details on the light stands as I'd really like to track down the same? Your light set-up is more than sufficient IMHO.
His light set up is not properly done for bearded dragon care. Needs to be t5 or t8 tube lighting that covers 2/3rds of the tank. To avoid your dragon to get metabolic bone disease which is irreversible and not a pretty sight. Bulbs and coil bulbs do not give enough uvb. A t5 gets mounted above the tank and the mesh or a t8 needs to be mounted inside.
@@m3agz1 you are right i would rethink your lighting man the first people that had mentioned it are right for questioning you. Are they Mvb bulbs ?
Really unfortunate for the dragon in this case as it's been in that condition for so long
That's odd. If the plants are getting UVA and UVB from the lamps, what are they missing from sunlight to be doing badly?
The reflector domes are limiting the spread of the light. So that corner on the left side of the screen was too dark. The domes are good for the bearded dragon, since they point the light downward so he can soak up the rays. That's why there are already two dome lights
He mentioned right at the beginning of the video people said he's using "the wrong lights". Many people prefer 1 domed heat bulb for a high heat side and then a slender florescent UVB tube light which would add even light and UVB across the length of the enclosure. Still important for a beardie to have access to shade and hides, the guy's tank should be 120 gallons for an adult beardie so there are multiple hides and multiple shade spots. Anyway, adding long tube lights is better for plants too
Hi dear friend, did the new LED lamp help the plants and they grew? Is it enough? How many watts is it? I ask because I also want to put in my terrarium some succulents, I love your videos!
His light set up is not properly done for bearded dragon care. Needs to be t5 or t8 tube lighting that covers 2/3rds of the tank. To avoid your dragon to get metabolic bone disease which is irreversible and not a pretty sight. Bulbs and coil bulbs do not give enough uvb. A t5 gets mounted above the tank and the mesh or a t8 needs to be mounted inside.
@@m3agz1 I have a uvb + uva lamp, my question was about the LED lamp you put in the video, did it help the plants grow? (I'm curious because I ordered the same lamp and still haven't arrived) And another question is does the bearded eat the plants?
Can a beardie eat isopods instead of the roaches. Mine doesn't go for the roaches really.
My bearded dragon loves blueberries!
I've seen lots of videos of Beardies eating blueberries. There must be something about them.
My beardie won't eat ANY fruit! She's such a girl and does what SHE wants 🤣
Where did you get your isopods and springtails
What kind of isopods?
hey one more question, how much did you spend on all the bearded dragon features in the tank?
I'm trying to make budget and it would be nice to have a price limit!
Let me estimate.... Tank was free. Leaves free, rocks free, limbs free. Plants about $3-4 each but on sale you could get them for cheaper. Soil mixture was probably about $50 total. Charcoal for drainage layer was free because I buy it anyway for my grill but iirc, a bag at Lowe's is less than $10. The lights are, by far, the most expensive part of the setup. The light domes were about $25 each and the UVB/Heat lights were $35 each. The grow light was $30. The lamp stands were $27 for the single stand and $32 for the double stand. So you can easily see where the expense is! Grand total, but still just an estimate, for my particular setup is $300.
@@richardroyster405 well ok then thank you
@@richardroyster405 not activated charcoal?
35$ for your bulbs?! 😬 😂 noooooooo!!!! 😆
@@TheBrownstains my tank was over 200 for everything. I am clearly doing something wrong
What size is the enclosure? I can't figure out where I could find some like these! Thank you for these videos.
That’s a 72 gallon bow front aquarium.
Quick question? What gallon tank do you have?
Waaaaaay to small for that size lizard.
@@TheBrownstains exactly! It's a 55galllon bowfront. WAY TOO small
Terrific job, way better! awesome
Thanks, Grizz!
Where do you order your roaches at? Can you link that? Do you breed them to keep a nice supply of them?
You should try rinsing the plant roots with water 1st. Or you could propagate so plants in water so you don’t have to remove any peralite
What is the charcoal that you use as the drainage layer?
Do you mist your tank to water the plants? If so how often do you do that?
what's his name
Did you glue your rocks ?
how often do you change the soil?
You should never have to change it. Adding new organic material and the cleanup crew doing their thing keeps the soil healthy.
You really have helped me and Slayer out!! Thank you!! He’s the sweetest guy ever! Where did you purchase your plants? At a retail? Is this ok?
im not a professional but i think you can get them anywhere as long as you wash the original soil because it has un natural things in it, he has a video setting this tank up
heres the link! ua-cam.com/video/9mJxq2e0pPA/v-deo.html
Exactly this. I would also recommend buying plants a month or so in advance of putting them in the tank so that any commercial chemicals have a chance to leech out. Probably not a huge deal, but worth it if you are able.
Did you replace the whole substrate or just a little?? Thank you
I did not remove any substrate, just added more.
how is the smell on a bio active setup? Do the aromatic plants help much?
It is odorless unless I stick my head all the way in it and then it just smells like dirt and leaves slightly. Didgie likes to hang out under the rosemary plant so every time I pick him up I get a strong smell of rosemary!
how much did this cost?
Is this possible or do I need a biology degree?
Isn’t humidity 30% and higher at risk for giving a bearded dragon a respiratory infection?
Technically yes! But it really depends on the individual animal... if the animal is handling the environment just fine and all physical exam check ups come back great, then it’s not a big deal. Bearded dragons are hardier than a lot of other reptiles thankfully. Now let’s say you’re talking about an animal as fickle as a chameleon?? Yikes, you better follow that care guide as close as you can!
No. Check the weather in Australia in the south central area. Daily humidity has a wide range even in the scrub land. Humidity isn't the problem. Airflow, mold, and mildew is the problem. Some folks that live in Florida, especially breeders, keep their beardies outside which has high humidity but lots of fresh air.
You are no lizard master, why?
COIL UVB
Maybe you should get aa thermometer
Dude you are amazing
I appreciate that!
Hey I’m thinking of getting a beardie I was wondering how many gallons your tank is?
40 breeder is the smallest you want to have for adult. A 4ftx2ftx2ft is optional amount of space for an adult.
What humidity do you personally aim for ?
Didn’t watch all the way through till I asked /nvm
I really like watching him Eat
what size is the tank?
65 gallons.
@@richardroyster405 need atleast a 4ftx2ftx2ft for an adult beardie hooe ti see an upgrade with the proper minimum size
I sub to your channel. Keep up the great work …
Why no uvb bulb ?
There are two UVB bulbs. Did you even watch the video before commenting? This was literally talked about 42 seconds into the video.
there is no UVB. the uvb combo that he has is not correct
you need a t5 or a t8 tubed UVB for your gorgeous dragon. It will help him in the long run
@@nashmancal5007 ohhhhh, do mvb not contain uvb?
@@LostVivarium the mvb works as a combo however is not adequate and tends to be more expensive longterm. the uvb tube you change at least 12 months if you use arcadia
I love your video and i was wondering if you cold send a video of why I should get a beard drogaon to my mum please please I really want a bear dragon and i think if you send a video mum wold say yes and my name is luca
Where do you order your roaches?
You have the wrong light. your dragon is ok for now but it will not last long because of your light. You need a UVB light that spans 3/4 the length your tank. Read about MBD and you will know what i mean
If you had watched the video....at the beginning he addresses the uvb light he uses.
I miss digi already
Thank you, Aubrey!
Can't keep isopods because my guy is such a savage and he eats them all instantly