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Goal #1: Provide a Safe and Comfortable Habitat – The tank should mimic the bearded dragon’s natural desert environment with proper substrate, climbing areas, and hiding spots so the dragon feels secure.

Goal #2: Maintain Proper Temperature and Lighting – Bearded dragons need both a hot area and a cooler side, plus UVB lighting to help them absorb calcium and stay healthy.

Support Good Nutrition and Hydration – The tank setup should allow easy feeding with safe food dishes and a shallow water bowl, ensuring the bearded dragon can eat and drink properly.

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A) Common Names: Bearded Dragon

a1) Beardie

B) Scientific Name: Pogona

C) Bearded dragons are medium-sized lizards that come from the deserts of Australia. They are omnivores, meaning they eat both insects like crickets and mealworms, and plants such as leafy greens, with occasional fruit as a treat. In captivity, they need a large glass tank with safe flooring, hiding spots, climbing areas, and a basking lamp with UVB lighting to stay healthy. Their tank must provide both warm and cool areas to mimic their natural desert environment. Bearded dragons are calm, easy to handle, and can live up to 10–15 years with proper care.

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A) What fish does your typically get along with: Normally they are very territorial so its best to house them alone, but they can be put in tanks with other bearded dragons as long as their are some type of barrier or restriction.

B) Is your fish aggressive, friendly, or passive-aggressive: They are very aggressive and territorial over their space and food, so they will tend to fight (normally to the death) to assert dominance.

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Fish Compatibility 1 - Other Bearded Dragons

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Fish Compatibility 1 - Other Bearded Dragons

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They can be in the same tank, as long as there will be barriers because they are very agressive.

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Fish Compatibility 2 - Uromastyx Lizards

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Fish Compatibility 2 - Uromastyx Lizards

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They share similar desert type needs, so they are put in the same enclosure, never without barriers though.

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These animals also come from dry environments and need similar heating/temperatures, but these too need barriers or they could be seen as food.

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A) This fish actually does not live in water. It is a land based animal that originates from Australia.

B) 1- Bearded dragons need warm, dry air with lots of sunlight for basking.

2- Their habitat has both hot areas (for basking) and cooler, shaded spots for resting.

3- They live in open spaces with rocks, branches, and sandy or rocky ground for climbing and hiding.

C) In its natural environment, they come from desert type hot areas which allows them to roam huge amounts of space.

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I want my enclosure to look something like this.

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A basking rock will be good for the dragon to climb up and lay under the heat lamp.

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This cave rock will be great for the dragon to come rest in a nice shaded enclosed spot. This way they will feel safe and chilled.

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This hammock/cradle is another good spot for the dragon to rest after climbing or to just chill on.

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This climbing log is good for the dragon to exercise and stay active. They are used to climbing and moving around so this will help them feel more natural and at home.

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These fake plants will help with the aesthetic and look of the tank while also giving the dragon some scenery of plants in nature.

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For each individual item the prices will be:

Basking Rock - Around $10-$100 depending on material

Cave Rock - Around $10-$50 depending on size or look

Hammock - Around $10-$30 depending on size, material, or look

Artificial Plants - Can vary from $5-$100s of dollars depending on the size, type of plants

Climbing Rock - Around $10-100s of dollars depending on the size and look of the logs

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The best option would be a tile or slate floor as they are easy to clean, and will give a more natural feeling so the dragon can have grip. Smooth surfaces would cause stress and the claws would not be able to grip, reptile carpet isn't too bad, but because of the claws it is quite easy for the claw to get caught or stuck.

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A mix of topsoil and sand would give a natural feeling of being in the wild, this can also help them be active and allow them to still fulfill their digging habits.

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A) The tank lighting consists of a UVB lamp and a heat lamp. The UVB lamp is critical in mimicking rays from the sun to help them get their Vitamin D. This helps produce bone disease.

B) Both are REQUIRED in order too keep the dragon healthy.

C) The lights should be left on for at least 10 hours, and 12 being the most(during the day). You want to mimic the natural pattern of the sun. The dragon should sleep the entire night with the lights off to rest in the dark.

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A) A hood cover is placed on a tank to hold the lights in place, (and depending on the animals) to prevent them from escaping.

B) For bearded dragons they are usually put in open top enclosures, the lights are either placed on the lid or inside the actual tank. Most bearded dragon owners uses a screen lid.

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A) In their natural environment, these dragons often live in hot dry areas with temperatures ranging from 90-100 degrees Fahrenheit. The cooler sides when they aren't basking usually range from 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit. Even at night when sleeping in the dark, their temperatures should never go below 65 degrees Fahrenheit as they do not generate heat and will freeze.

B) This animal requires a heating lamp for warmth and a UVB lamp to act as the sun.

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A) Bearded dragons don't require a water filter.

B) Instead, they need a screen lid for proper air flow, and their UVB/Heat lamp setup to keep their enclosure clean.

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A) When they are babies, they can roam in 20-40 gallon tanks without feeling to stressed. When grown, they need at LEAST a 40 gallon tank to not feel stressed, though its best to get more space so they can be active and move around. The most popular options are 75-120 gallon tanks.

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A) Since bearded dragons are land animals, they breathe air normally through their lungs.

B) No air pump or bubblers are needed, only a screen lid to produce debris and help air flow in the tank to help not feel to humid or stuffy.

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A) I am choosing to add specific items to my bearded dragon tank to make sure it matches their natural desert environment. I included a basking rock and heat/UVB lighting because bearded dragons need warmth and sunlight to digest food and stay healthy. I added a cave rock and climbing logs to give them both a secure resting spot and areas to roam and stay active. Textured tile floor with a naturalistic layer is my choice for substrate since it is safe and gives a natural feelings unlike reptile carpet. A screen lid will provide airflow while keeping the dragon secure. These will all help my dragon feel comfortable, at home as if they were still in the wild, and very safe.

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