Vivarium setup prices ?

[speaky82]

Hello everyone, im new to this place so big HELLO
Right down to business, i am getting a beardie for my birthday in November, iv read up on them a bit and really want one now. What it is , im just trying to find a good full complete viv setup, my local dealer does a full one
What do you think of the price , is it over the top .

3 foot tank
U.V. Light
Starter Unit
Spot Lamp Holder
Basking Bulb
Substrate
Thermometer
Water Bowl
Decorative Log
Heat Mat
£ 180.00

Is that reasonable or overpriced ?, also what other extras would i need
Any info or advice would be gratefully appreciated
Cheers

[spend_day]

well for starters if its an adult 3 ft viv is gonna be too small adults need a 4 ft viv minimum. also u might want to look into bearded dragon substrates as there's a bit of an on going issue with sand

otherwise doesnt look massively over priced but u could probably get a better deal else where

[aj_walters]

Originally Posted by spend_day

well for starters if its an adult 3 ft viv is gonna be too small adults need a 4 ft viv minimum. also u might want to look into bearded dragon substrates as there's a bit of an on going issue with sand

otherwise doesnt look massively over priced but u could probably get a better deal else where

Where could you get a better price?

only ask as I'm planning the same type of set up

[spend_day]

Originally Posted by aj_walters

Where could you get a better price?

only ask as I'm planning the same type of set up

since your in norwich try norwich reptiles and reptile crazy and if u cant find better shop around on the internet. or wait till november (i know its a while away) and check out the ehs show in norwich

[speaky82]

Ok , nice one. Ill have a good shop around , iv seen some decent priced dragons on here also. In my area too. Wigan. Id rather get one from a proper breeder though as im not sure of all the things to look for . Its exciting all this beardy huntin feel like a big kid.
Cheers for the quick reply

[pied pythons]

you will also need a thermostat...which will cost between £20-45 roughly...

[snakearms]

Originally Posted by pied pythons

you will also need a thermostat...which will cost between £20-45 roughly...

second to the uv,id say thats the most important bit of kit to get

[aj_walters]

Originally Posted by pied pythons

you will also need a thermostat...which will cost between £20-45 roughly...

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but.....

How do the thermostats work in a vivarium? I'm guessing that they control the heat lamp (and so the basking area) and sit outside, do they have a sensor which you put in the viv?

or does it sit inside the viv and take the heat from there?

Thanks

[snakearms]

Originally Posted by aj_walters

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but.....

How do the thermostats work in a vivarium? I'm guessing that they control the heat lamp (and so the basking area) and sit outside, do they have a sensor which you put in the viv?

or does it sit inside the viv and take the heat from there?

Thanks

you plug your heating(ceramic,heatmat etc) into the thermostat(which stays outside the viv),then the sensor/probe goes inside the viv

[aj_walters]

Ah, that makes sense.

Thanks