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Dragonflame
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 I need help with the tank

i have i think a 30 or 20 gallon tank but i don’t know what to put in it i have right now some dirt rocks and some sticks oh and a small shallow water dish what else do i need?
07/13/08  02:20pm

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   Message To: Dragonflame   In reference to Message Id: 1793650


 I need help with the tank

In addition to the tank and water bowl get the following:

UVB light

50 watt basking light (you’ll want a basking spot in the low 90s, it works well if the light shines on a surface you’re al can hide under so that it can warm up without being seen)

digital thermometer with probe to check your temperatures

lots of hides (bark slabs work well, avoid rocks because large ones can shift and crush your al)

reptibark or compressed coconut fiber substrate (i prefer the bark, it’s less dusty)

calcium supplement with vitamin D3 and no phosphorus (I’ve had great results with Rep-Cal )

lots of crickets

Crickets should be gutloaded by offering them fish flakes orange slices, carrots and other fresh produce for 24 hours before offering them to your lizard and dusted with the calcium supplement. Avoid feeding lots of high fat items like mealworms, superworms, waxworms and pinkie mice. These are fine as the occasional treat, but will lead to obesity if fed regularly. I feed my adult als ~5 large crickets 3-4 times a week. Water should always be available.



07/14/08  01:42am

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   Message To: Aliceinwl   In reference to Message Id: 1794443


 I need help with the tank

ok
07/14/08  09:38am


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