DragonPop is reader-supported. We independently research and compare the bearded dragon gear we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Learn more ›

Marcus Delgado

Marcus Delgado

Staff Writer

Marcus has kept bearded dragons for over a decade and is particular about lighting and temperature gradients. Marcus covers UVB, basking and heating gear, thermostats, monitoring tools, and enclosures for DragonPop.

141 Articles
667 Total Views

Articles by Marcus Delgado

141 articles published

Fitting UVB and Heat in Front Openers

Fitting UVB and Heat in Front Openers

Learn how to fit uvb and heat in a front opening enclosure without crowding your dragon or blocking the doors. This guide shows what to measure, where to mount, and how to keep basking and UVB overlapped.

Marcus Delgado Nov 6, 2026
Solarmeter 6.2R vs UV Card

Solarmeter 6.2R vs UV Card

This head to head settles solarmeter accuracy against card simplicity for a baby setup. You will see which tool matches your enclosure, routine and need for repeat checks.

Marcus Delgado Nov 5, 2026
Inkbird Thermostat Buying Guide

Inkbird Thermostat Buying Guide

Wondering how to pick the right thermostat for your bearded dragon? This guide breaks down heating control, alarms and day night features to match your enclosure.

Marcus Delgado Nov 4, 2026
Arcadia vs Zoo Med T5 for Babies

Arcadia vs Zoo Med T5 for Babies

This head to head settles whether wide desert output or a compact starter hood suits your baby dragon. See which fixture matches your tank length, mounting style, and upgrade plan.

Marcus Delgado Nov 4, 2026
Lighting Mistakes Video Breakdown

Lighting Mistakes Video Breakdown

We break down a Zen Habitats lighting mistakes video as a setup in this class, with timestamp gear notes and what we would buy for UVB, heat and thermostat control.

Marcus Delgado Nov 4, 2026
Infrared Thermometers Video Breakdown

Infrared Thermometers Video Breakdown

This breakdown looks at a setup in this class for bearded dragon temperature monitoring. See what the video shows and what we would buy in 2026 for surface checks, air readings, and humidity trends.

Marcus Delgado Nov 3, 2026
Choosing a Temp Gun for Dragons

Choosing a Temp Gun for Dragons

Trying to nail basking surface temps without guessing? This guide breaks down how to pick an infrared temperature gun for your bearded dragon setup.

Marcus Delgado Nov 3, 2026
Deals