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How To Set Up A Bioactive Bearded Dragon Enclosure| Common Bioactive Mistakes

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Dakotah Blue Exotics

Dakotah Blue Exotics

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how to make a bio active bearded dragon set up it can be overwhelming when starting out. today i made a step by step video on how to make a bioactive enclosure for a bearded dragon. we talk about the materials you will need, go step by step on how i set my bioactive enclosure up and then talk about the common mistakes people make when first setting up a bioactive enclosure for a bearded dragon.

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@Dakotahblueexotics
@Dakotahblueexotics 4 жыл бұрын
Guys I filmed this video the same day we streamed jeez 😂
@GodGunsGills
@GodGunsGills 3 жыл бұрын
Yooooo... does bioactive make the underbelly look dirty or stained? That's the only thing stopping me from doing it
@The_Real_Adachi
@The_Real_Adachi 3 жыл бұрын
I was kinda late to this vid but when I watched this I was wondering what you used for the background?
@staceyroberts3468
@staceyroberts3468 Жыл бұрын
Remember if u collect wood for the outdoors, to put it in the oven for about 30 mins on 200 degrees to kill any bacteria/parasites that could be harmful to your reptile 👍🏼
@DISELMEDIALLC
@DISELMEDIALLC Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@FourLetterWurdz
@FourLetterWurdz 2 жыл бұрын
I know this video is old.. but I appreciate it so much. My little baby Cheeto is gonna be so happy with his big boy digs when we get there!!
@matthewtracy8720
@matthewtracy8720 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. This will come in handy, soon (year or something) once I upgrade mine to 4x2x2 enclosure. Want to go bioactive.
@Dakotahblueexotics
@Dakotahblueexotics 4 жыл бұрын
I hope its helpful!
@loganthewyrmlord9739
@loganthewyrmlord9739 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dakotahblueexotics I want to upgrade because carpet sucks due to staining.
@torquess454
@torquess454 2 жыл бұрын
You made this way less complicated for me, thx bro! ❤️
@dmar26
@dmar26 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I came across your video, been researching bioactive and was kinda stumped on which organic soil to use along with using coconut coir or not.
@esmokebaby
@esmokebaby 2 жыл бұрын
I would definitely set up for a month or 2 before adding the pet to test and see what works and don’t
@dylannolt6025
@dylannolt6025 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this information I really like how you support local nursery/businesses
@valzie9558
@valzie9558 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. You didn't just cover something American specific but branched out to other places like the UK which helps a lot
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 4 жыл бұрын
good stuff my guy!
@Dakotahblueexotics
@Dakotahblueexotics 4 жыл бұрын
Only the best beardie content around
@MinerJB
@MinerJB 3 жыл бұрын
Tried live plants in my Beardies tank. Ya didnt work out well so now they are in my kitchen window living happily. He gots a pair fake plants that he wants front and center of his tank, I have tried putting them where I want them. But he comes over and pushes them around until they are where he wants them lol. Switching to bioactive this week so more plants will go in and we will began the battle of where the plants should be all over again.
@Scales13
@Scales13 4 жыл бұрын
Great tip. You can apply some of these same principle to setting up Ackies as well.
@christopherfarmer2511
@christopherfarmer2511 2 жыл бұрын
questions! 1: Where did you get the backdrop it has an amazing mixture of wall and sitting/basking spots. 2: What plants would be perfect for 4x2x2? i want room for the dragon to run and have fun but i also want room for the enclosure to be split in half like yours. 3: this is my first time ever havving a bearded dragon so any more tips about the perfect looking enclosure that ensures both me and the dragon are satisfied with the look
@SarahG0711
@SarahG0711 Жыл бұрын
He probably made it himself out of insulation board. That's what I did.
@kurisuuuuuuu
@kurisuuuuuuu 3 жыл бұрын
man everytime i search fo whatever reptile i want to have you are one of my first results and always is a fantastic video, you deserve more subs, likes and more love. Keep up de good work
@joyglocker8318
@joyglocker8318 2 жыл бұрын
That was helpful, thanks
@mrssandlin3176
@mrssandlin3176 Жыл бұрын
I put a flowering vine in mine and stuffed it in the crevices of the side next to her basking rock, she tried to eat it. That was the day she finally ate greens😂 she just had to stare at some fake plants for awhile. So thankful to the LORD she didn't get impacted. My girl has mobility problem as she was sick when I got her from the pet store at a month or two old. She flops from side to side to get around. She's on fleece blanket now with a flat basking rock. I'm thinking about a bio active but I'm also afraid for her to try to eat everything. Going to have to do a lot more research. I can't provide much enrichment as she can't climb even the smallest elevation. Her front arms are straight back with her body, she can't bend them well. When she moves, all four legs stiffen out and that's how she gets around. The vet did not recommend euthanasia as she has so much life in her. I'm trying to hard but it's crushing me to not know the best substrate for her. Vet took x-rays and said it's not mdb. He thinks it's adeno virus but she only pottys once a month. She refuses food. She is two years old and it's crazy she's still alive even though she will only eat once or twice a month for me. Vet said her bodily systems are out of wack because of her condition but he says I'm doing great because she's alive. I just hope I'm doing everything. There's not a lot of info and my vet is over an hour away. I can't seem to have the gas to go when she pottys😔
@Awsomesism1994
@Awsomesism1994 3 жыл бұрын
What about putting in a non needle cactus? Just curious lol
@idk2289
@idk2289 4 жыл бұрын
id love to see more videos of your quince monitor
@Dakotahblueexotics
@Dakotahblueexotics 4 жыл бұрын
We will be doing future videos on him in the future!
@kbs36
@kbs36 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thank you.
@BjornWithASlash
@BjornWithASlash 8 ай бұрын
Best place to get cleanup crew for an ackie?
@jy8032
@jy8032 4 жыл бұрын
Do you need to have plants or can you just add the clean up crew?
@DISELMEDIALLC
@DISELMEDIALLC Жыл бұрын
Video still relevant to this day thank you good sir!
@hudsonlaporte7849
@hudsonlaporte7849 3 жыл бұрын
Instead of play sand can I use Jurassic natural sand
@ultiscrubgaming915
@ultiscrubgaming915 3 жыл бұрын
Gonna need to make a list
@Dakotahblueexotics
@Dakotahblueexotics 3 жыл бұрын
And check it twice.
@reptilerobots
@reptilerobots 3 жыл бұрын
"doobie roaches" haha!
@cathyjerome1662
@cathyjerome1662 2 жыл бұрын
Started on tiles BUT now want to move to bio
@eastnewyork3434
@eastnewyork3434 Жыл бұрын
SplashWoRld🌎The Greatest
@ordoabchao1308
@ordoabchao1308 Жыл бұрын
👋 I am ready to get my breaded dragon! Many years of wanting one and lots of videos! So I am definitely wanting to do a bio active enclosure as that’s what my other reptiles have! But I was also wanting to do the clay excavators, do you think this is possible to have both inside a 4x2x2?
@michaelross5674
@michaelross5674 4 жыл бұрын
I buy succulents from home depot. For couple bucks ... My plants always die too plus beardie tramps all over them lol
@savannahmarieee6282
@savannahmarieee6282 3 жыл бұрын
Just get fake plants and you'll be good to go!
@kayleemcbay1200
@kayleemcbay1200 Жыл бұрын
Plants also have to have certain hours of light even succulents can get to much sun, need to be on the cool side so they get plenty of uv but not direct and plants only need 6 to 8 hours of uv
@valzie9558
@valzie9558 4 жыл бұрын
One quick question though. How often should a mist the tank?
@MckaylaExoticz
@MckaylaExoticz 3 жыл бұрын
Never. Bearded dragons are arid species they cannot have high humidity
@shaynabaker3251
@shaynabaker3251 3 жыл бұрын
Take them out and mist them
@taeviansworldofreptiles3828
@taeviansworldofreptiles3828 4 жыл бұрын
This is well done and thorough! Looks amazing!
@Dakotahblueexotics
@Dakotahblueexotics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@Inverts4Introverts
@Inverts4Introverts Жыл бұрын
Weird thing, but for the play sand, have you read its safety document? Oddly its says to wear gloves when using and not sutible to for ling term use. Also a carcinogenic?
@cliffspab
@cliffspab 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@DevilxDucky
@DevilxDucky 4 жыл бұрын
For your background, what did you make yours out of, do you have any tips on making one? And as for the plants, I want to put some in my 4x2x2, what's some good sturdy plants that can handle my baby stomping all over them xD?
@joemo2215
@joemo2215 Жыл бұрын
Hey team, I know bearded dragons live to the central and west but does this guide apply to animals like the Children's Python as well?
@taybakeak8958
@taybakeak8958 2 жыл бұрын
Do your dubia ever escape out of the ventilation holes? That’s one of my worst fears, I absolutely do not want them in my house.
@jessicaann9027
@jessicaann9027 2 жыл бұрын
If it makes you feel better Dubia can’t live in your home. They’ll die. They’re not like house roaches. They do not make colonies and breed like the normal “house” roaches most think of. If one gets our they would die off pretty quick. Some fine screen over the ventilation holes would suffice.
@JsMatteo
@JsMatteo Жыл бұрын
Can you dig soil from your backyard and use it, I live in a area that has rich, sandy/ dirt mixed soil. Would I have to clean it first or?
@JosephWarner
@JosephWarner 2 жыл бұрын
Random question, can I just collect pill bugs from my backyard to act as a clean up crew?
@melissashepard247
@melissashepard247 2 жыл бұрын
What outside logs and branches could u have in the inclosure
@TheBurebo
@TheBurebo 2 жыл бұрын
Im just curious, wont the small roaches wonder out of the terrarium?
@julieann4956
@julieann4956 2 жыл бұрын
Can you add your bearded dragon the same day you finish adding the clean up Crew or do u have to wait I only have 1 cage
@paradoxmaelstrom1892
@paradoxmaelstrom1892 Жыл бұрын
Here in Australia organic top soil in non existent they always have organic fertilizer in it like kelp, worm casings, perlite etc I made my bioactive from coco peat/coir, sand, charcoal and spaghmun moss no reptile in it yet though since I am establishing it and getting used to schedule stuff if all that in organic top soil here is safe of what I first mentioned I will re do the whole thing or just add worm casings or safe fertlizers here, also have problems with humidity in atm I think it's because I just have my LEDs in there for now and that I have back vents and not side cross vents (melamine 3 bay tank) will the worms and superworms/mealworms eat the leaf litter? Also not sure if I should moisten the lower layer only on the cool end not sure how to do that.
@jjquintero5275
@jjquintero5275 2 жыл бұрын
I have a key lime tree and king palm tree that releases a lot of dry leaves, can i use them as the bio degradable plant matter?
@leeabrahams9889
@leeabrahams9889 3 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see a blue tongue skink set up please. Ideally an Indonesian to see how you handle the humidity.
@Y0oisaac
@Y0oisaac 3 жыл бұрын
But Australian blue tongue lizards are just more cute
@oceansend7679
@oceansend7679 3 жыл бұрын
My questions with bioactive cages are the insects and plants. What happens if your Beardie eats them? Will it make them sick? Cause any future issues? Will the insects bite your dragon when they are sleeping?
@seanlindy
@seanlindy 2 жыл бұрын
I use springtails which are too small for him, and powder blue isopods which are smaller and won’t be as appetizing for him but it’s still a risk 😅 it’s why I have a culture going so if they die off, I can always add more
@mattsilva1467
@mattsilva1467 2 жыл бұрын
Horn worms, super worms, and crickets can bite. I’d say the one difficulty with bio is feeding. The insects will start to colonize. I had so many super worms turn to dark king beetles. At first I thought it was the coolest thing but then realized they were starting to take over.
@joenegrete8925
@joenegrete8925 2 жыл бұрын
How often are you moistening the soil
@littlecraftsofhorrors5418
@littlecraftsofhorrors5418 Жыл бұрын
what dirt did youn use can u post a link? Ive been trying to find Organic top soil
@whyyousocranky4523
@whyyousocranky4523 3 жыл бұрын
Where’d you get the back round for your beardies tank
@AOA9871
@AOA9871 3 жыл бұрын
What would you suggest for beardies who like to eat everything? Every time I’ve put safe plants in my dragons tank, she usually just try’s to eat the substrate. She’s grown up on repti carpet her whole life, so I’m worried that she would try to eat the soil and then get an impaction or choke.
@addinoelle7402
@addinoelle7402 3 жыл бұрын
how old is she? and what kind of feeding routine does she have? beardies truly are not very smart so loose substrate isn't for everyone especially if she has no experience with it. a removable dig box with plants might be interesting, then you can monitor any digging/potential munching-of-dirt
@AOA9871
@AOA9871 3 жыл бұрын
@@addinoelle7402 she’s around 7 years old at this point. I like the dig box idea, thanks for the advice!
@mrssandlin3176
@mrssandlin3176 Жыл бұрын
I put a flowering vine in mine and stuffed it in the crevices of the side next to her basking rock, she tried to eat it. That was the day she finally ate greens😂 she just had to stare at some fake plants for awhile. So thankful to the LORD she didn't get impacted. My girl has mobility problem as she was sick when I got her from the pet store at a month or two old. She flops from side to side to get around. She's on fleece blanket now with a flat basking rock. I'm thinking about a bio active but I'm also afraid for her to try to eat everything. Going to have to do a lot more research. I can't provide much enrichment as she can't climb even the smallest elevation. Her front arms are straight back with her body, she can't bend them well. When she moves, all four legs stiffen out and that's how she gets around. The vet did not recommend euthanasia as she has so much life in her. I'm trying to hard but it's crushing me to not know the best substrate for her. Vet took x-rays and said it's not mdb. He thinks it's adeno virus but she only pottys once a month. She refuses food. She is two years old and it's crazy she's still alive even though she will only eat once or twice a month for me. Vet said her bodily systems are out of wack because of her condition but he says I'm doing great because she's alive. I just hope I'm doing everything. There's not a lot of info and my vet is over an hour away. I can't seem to have the gas to go when she pottys😔
@Ella-tv9yt
@Ella-tv9yt 3 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend a drainage layer?
@Dakotahblueexotics
@Dakotahblueexotics 3 жыл бұрын
No for an arid species like this. Dont think its completely necessary
@SenseiJynx
@SenseiJynx 2 жыл бұрын
Is sphagnum moss ok? I have a baby beardie and i put some moss in his cooling/hide area
@leahmccool4101
@leahmccool4101 3 жыл бұрын
Question: Everything I've read says you shouldn't have any loose substrate for a bearded dragon in case they ingest it which is why I didn't go bioactive, but really prefer bioactive. How do I know the substrate I use for my beardie will be safe for him? ALSO: Would love to see you do a set up for a white's tree frog if you haven't done one already(couldn't find one when searching).
@Dakotahblueexotics
@Dakotahblueexotics 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely will be doing some whites tree frog content. If you go to my channel anf to the bearded dragon play list. I have multiple videos on the loose substrate debate and a step by step guide on bioactive set ups for bearded dragons.
@jdandkikisExotics
@jdandkikisExotics 3 жыл бұрын
if your beadie is healthy he will be ok
@watashiwannadie
@watashiwannadie 3 жыл бұрын
They only eat substrate if they're lacking nutrients. Use Rep-Cal (pink and blue) and shake the worms and crickets in it in a bag before feeding. (This was told to me by an actual reptile expert who worked with them professionally and has since started just breeding them at home). She hates that people are so quick to say you're a bad owner for using loose substrate.
@michaelross5674
@michaelross5674 4 жыл бұрын
I used bio dude
@definitelynotavegan7285
@definitelynotavegan7285 3 жыл бұрын
My beardie is slightly over wight and has stomach issues (she's had this for almost all the life, that's what her previous owners said) would I be able to use dubia roaches and super worm beetles in? I'm nervous she might eat a ton of them....
@GlorifiedGremlin
@GlorifiedGremlin 3 жыл бұрын
What background are you using? And did you add those shelves on the background yourself or did it come like that? Because I can't seem to find any that have little rock shelves
@Dakotahblueexotics
@Dakotahblueexotics 3 жыл бұрын
Its a custom piece that i did.
@wackerracing3126
@wackerracing3126 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you find your background rocks
@Dakotahblueexotics
@Dakotahblueexotics 2 жыл бұрын
I made it myself. Heres a tutorial on how I did it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ocqarZlixr67oXk.html
@terrellgriffin7610
@terrellgriffin7610 4 жыл бұрын
Question. How do I get the humidity lower? Mine is stuck at about 50%
@Dakotahblueexotics
@Dakotahblueexotics 4 жыл бұрын
What kind of set up do you have yours in?
@_BlackYoshi
@_BlackYoshi 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dakotahblueexotics not sure about him but I have a similar problem, mine always says tropical on the humidity measuring instrument, and my setup is the biodude soil.
@ashlieday5280
@ashlieday5280 3 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend a drainage layer?
@Dakotahblueexotics
@Dakotahblueexotics 3 жыл бұрын
Usually not needed for an arid set up.
@ashlieday5280
@ashlieday5280 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dakotahblueexotics perfect, thanks! I'm working on my beardies 4×2×2 enclosure and am planning on making it bioactive! This video helped a lot :)
@mason-rz2hn
@mason-rz2hn 4 жыл бұрын
hi im looking to buy a leopard gecko or a bearded dragon if i was to buy one of them where could i buy them from online
@baybay4954
@baybay4954 3 жыл бұрын
i suggest a breeder in your area rather than a chain pet store, i live in Dallas so im using the serpentarium in Richardson.
@RoxUrSoxRen
@RoxUrSoxRen 3 жыл бұрын
Joshsfrogs.com
@kayleemcbay1200
@kayleemcbay1200 Жыл бұрын
Morph market! When you look it up it says crash site reptiles
@jdandkikisExotics
@jdandkikisExotics 3 жыл бұрын
or u could do terra saharaa from teh biodude
@Dakotahblueexotics
@Dakotahblueexotics 3 жыл бұрын
True, though getting as much of that substrate for something like this 6x2x2 would be $$$$$$$
@jdandkikisExotics
@jdandkikisExotics 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dakotahblueexotics yea i saw his ackie monitor one and it was a few thousand for the substarte
@cz1always608
@cz1always608 2 жыл бұрын
OK I heard do not use play sand
@LeviBowman10
@LeviBowman10 2 жыл бұрын
I recommend using it, bc opinions and facts change and now it is the best sand to use
@ianjustus324
@ianjustus324 2 жыл бұрын
My beardie always tried to eat the succulents 😅
@RC-bs6eb
@RC-bs6eb 3 жыл бұрын
It's funny that you're plugging the Scott's topsoil because I tried that crap and its god awful. Its mulch and literal plastic garbage with maybe a little soil mixed in lol.
@Dakotahblueexotics
@Dakotahblueexotics 3 жыл бұрын
Thats funny, have never had that issue lol
@RC-bs6eb
@RC-bs6eb 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dakotahblueexotics Check the reviews, its not an uncommon issue, unfortunately. I wonder if the company maybe sources locally and that creates the discrepancies? As in, the soil in your bags comes from wherever general area you live and mine comes from my general area, instead of all the bags sent out being made up of the same stuff?
@kodavulpedrius6712
@kodavulpedrius6712 4 жыл бұрын
HMMMM, something seems familiar, I just can quite put my finger on it...
@TodaysRemedy
@TodaysRemedy 3 жыл бұрын
Your editing skill improved, but still, you can cut as long as you finish that sentence, now there's like a 0.3 seconds gap seeing you smile, which is a little odd.
@flightmonkeyuk6944
@flightmonkeyuk6944 3 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, i really wanted to watch your video but you sound was clipping and overloaded constantly i had to stop watching. With future videos lower your DB on your editing software of you audio mate. Hope you don’t take the constructive criticism the wrong way 😊
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