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Post by dropshadow83 on Mar 14, 2005 19:01:06 GMT -8
I just got a 55 gallon tank and i am wondering if i need a uvb floressent bulb to go all the way across the top of the cage?
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Post by prism_wolf on Mar 15, 2005 11:20:45 GMT -8
Either a 4' Reptisun 5.0 or the Mega Ray EB will work for a 55 gal. How big is your ig?
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Post by dropshadow83 on Mar 15, 2005 18:37:12 GMT -8
he is a baby maybe about a foot long from head to end of tail... I can send you soem pics of what i have setup so far if ya email me @ dropshadow83@gmail.com. This is my first igg. i am also concerned about his feeding. he is quiter slim...
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Post by ericj on Mar 15, 2005 18:45:06 GMT -8
What do you mean by "slim"?
You have email.
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Post by prism_wolf on Mar 16, 2005 6:50:34 GMT -8
Read the care section of this forum. There is excellent advice on foods, lighting, temps, etc. You need to place the UVB light so that when your baby basks his back sits no more than 8"-10" away from the center of the UVB tube. This is the area that emits the highest concentration of UVB. Set the basking light up so that it points to the center of the tube. The 4' Flourescent will do nicely. You will need this size anyway so you have it for the next enclosure you will be finished building by the end of his first year... ;D.
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Post by dropshadow83 on Mar 16, 2005 12:53:16 GMT -8
  does he look a little un nurished or is he healthy. i feed him mostly carrotts, mustard greens collard greens, alfalfa, romain lettice, and cabbage. with a small bit of his juve food. any more help would be appreciated |
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Post by Marie on Mar 16, 2005 13:27:50 GMT -8
I suggest you limit the carrots and get rid of the cabbage and lettuce. Please check out the food list on this site. 'The juve food also should be limited and if used at all should be soaked. You should be feeding him mostly collards, mustard greens, turnip greens, dandelion greens. Then about 20% should be things like parsnips, green beans, and winter squash. And maybe about 10% at most can be fruit like mango, papaya, cactus, peaches ect... Again check the food list here for a more complete list. The best diet is one of fresh and varied foods from the list.
Marie
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Post by prism_wolf on Mar 17, 2005 6:37:42 GMT -8
Your ig has a good chunky tail on it. How far are the lights? The closer you can get them the better. I have Zair's tubes set about 4" away from him. The MR EB is about 18" away.
Get rid of the moss in the aquarium. Not only can this cause impaction which can...and does...lead to death, but the moisture trapped in it will generate bacterial problems as well as fungal. Newspaper is a good choice. I use it in all of my cages. Just roll it up and throw it out.
If you follow the diet guide here...you won't need the juvie food...and most commercial foods are crap anyway.
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Post by Merlin on Mar 17, 2005 18:04:16 GMT -8
V is right. The moss needs to go,...now!
No matter what the packaging or the pet store people tell you there is NO particulate substrate that is safe for iguanas. They taste EVERYTHING!
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Post by dominick on Mar 17, 2005 21:33:15 GMT -8
Looks a bit dehydrated too!
Work on getting some more fluid into him by way of very wet greens and misting frequently.
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