10 Essentials for a Cleaner Bearded Dragon Tank
The cleaner you keep your bearded dragon tank, the happier they will be! A messy enclosure can be quite stressful for beardies.
Not to mention, poor hygiene can go on to cause serious health problems such as mites or respiratory infections.
If you don’t clean out uneaten food and poop daily, your beardie can get seriously ill.
You should also periodically disinfect and clean the entire enclosure and all accessories, including feeding containers.
To help you do this, here are ten essential products for a cleaner bearded dragon tank.
1. Terrarium Scrubbing Wipes
These wipes are great for removing really stubborn marks within the tank. This is a best-selling product and its easy to see why!
Not only do these wipes remove debris but they are also great for removing the smell of urine too. The plant-derived enzymatic formula helps to control odors.
Most beardie owners swear by them!
2. Mini Dustpan and Brush
This handy little brush and dustpan are small enough to fit in all the nooks and crannies of a tank. The soft, flexible dustpan lip makes scooping bits and bobs in to the pan incredibly easy.
The brush is comfortable to hold with a rubber handle that’s easy to grip. It also comes with small loops in the handle and brush, to make it easy to hang up and store!
3. Nature’s Miracle Cage Cleaner
For tough marks and stains on your beardies tank, you just need to spray this tank cleaner and let it soak in for a few minutes. Once you have done this, the stain will simply wipe right off!
It is made with a safe formula and contains no harmful chemicals for your beardie.
Another great feature is that it can also eliminate strong cage odors too. A ‘must-have’ for all beardie owners!
4. Sifting Poop Scoop
If you are a fan of particle substrates and struggle to pick up your beardie’s poops without getting a handful of sand then, look no further than this sifting scoop.
The angled head and wedge design make it easy to get in all the corners of your beardie’s tank! It’s also dishwasher proof, making it super easy to clean.
5. Organic Reptile Tank Cleaner
This very sensibly designed tank cleaner features a brush head that releases sanitizer as you scrub.
All ingredients are completely natural, so you don’t need to worry about chemicals making your beardie sick or annoying them with the smell.
6. Zoo Med Terrarium Cleaner
‘Wipe Out’ is a disinfectant, cleaner, and deodorizer. It can significantly reduce the levels of bacteria which lead to conditions such as mouth rot or tail rot.
There will be no more hard scrubbing of your beardie’s tank. You simply spray some of this disinfectant and give a quick wipe. It is one of the best-reviewed tank cleaner products available.
7. Healthy Habitat Deodorizer
Inspired by natural processes, this cleaner seeks to organically eliminate odors with a bearded dragon tank.
It’s produced with natural enzymes that target the source of the odors without the need for harsh chemicals. This means you can use it even when your beardie is still in the tank!
8. Odor Eliminator and Cleaner
Typically, beardies themselves don’t smell, however, their urine can have an unpleasant odor. ‘No Scent’ uses advanced probiotics that can uniquely identify the pH level of reptile urine.
It then targets and destroys the compounds, making for a cleaner and better smelling tank for your bearded dragon!
It is 100% sustainable using all-natural ingredients, so there are no harmful chemicals that could endanger your beardie.
9. Terrarium Glass Cleaner
If your bearded dragon tank is made from glass or has glass doors then keeping these clear can be challenging. You can not simply use a normal glass cleaner like you would for your own windows.
Instead, you need a specific reptile-safe glass cleaner. Once you have used this you will undoubtedly return to use it time and time again.
It is just so effective!
10. Cold Life No Scratch Sponge
When it comes to wiping down the glass or accessories in your beardies tank, you will want to use a dedicated sponge. You should definitely not be using one you also use in the kitchen, the risk of contamination is too high.
These sponges are non-abrasive, and therefore safe to use on glass surfaces without causing scratches.
You can use these sponges with any of the cleaning sprays above. It is also reusable and machine washable and comes in a pack of 3.
Summary
So, there you have it, the best solutions for cleaning your bearded dragon’s tank. Remember that beardies like a clean enclosure, thus you should be removing feces, uneaten food, and anything else daily.
Once a month, you should give the tank or terrarium a thorough cleaning, and wash all accessories, including feeding equipment.
Hard surfaces should be cleaned weekly with any of the above sprays, and accessories.
Doing this will ensure your beardie remains in good health.
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I was just 15 years of age when I first met a bearded dragon. It was at my friend's house and I instantly grew an immediate attraction to, what has now become, my favourite animal on the planet! Making fantastic pets for both children and adults alike, they each have their own personality and are certainly full of character. There are, though, some important things that we should all know when it comes to caring for these amazing animals!