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lighting for CWD

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Question
What is recommended lighting for my 5" CWD. Miagi has been eating and growing well for 3 mos. He is in a 55 gal tank with a pool and a basking light and is looking great! I'm concerned about the uva rays only that I'm providing. What is the best set up for him? Uva heat @ one end and a Uvb bulb at the other?

Answer
Hi Ruth
If he is doing well and growing then you must be doing the right things in caring for him

You do need a florescent tube for UVB and I would put it in the middle of the tank with the spot bulb on one end and no light on the opposite end

Here is a great link for a Chinese Water Dragon care sheet

http://www.triciaswaterdragon.com/dragoncr.htm

Good Luck with Miagi
:)
Sandy aka LadyGecko