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Enclosure & Setup

Tanks, UVB lighting, heat sources, and substrate, compared on specs, price, and what actually holds up long term.

Bearded dragon basking with its body flattened to soak up light and heat
Enclosure & Setup No. 16

Best UVB Bulb for Bearded Dragons: Which Type and Wattage

The best UVB bulb for a bearded dragon is a linear T5 HO tube. Here's which strength, length, and wattage fits your tank, plus mounting distances.

Oct 2026 Read entry
Leopard gecko in a naturalistic terrarium enclosure
Enclosure & Setup No. 12

Leopard Gecko Enclosure Setup: Complete Beginner Guide

A step-by-step leopard gecko enclosure setup guide covering substrate depth, hide placement, and heat gradient layout, done in the right order the first time.

Sep 2026 Read entry
Bearded dragon basking under UVB light in an enclosure
Enclosure & Setup No. 08

Best Bearded Dragon Enclosure Kits for Beginners

Most boxed bearded dragon enclosure kits ship with a tank too small for an adult and UVB too weak to matter. Here is what to actually buy, tier by tier.

Aug 2026 Read entry
Bearded dragon in a terrarium enclosure
Enclosure & Setup No. 04

What Size Tank Does a Bearded Dragon Actually Need (Baby to Adult)

The real bearded dragon tank size numbers by age, in gallons and inches, plus why the 20-gallon starter kit costs you money twice.

Aug 2026 Read entry