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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.

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Articles by Marcus Delgado

8 articles published

Thermometer Buying Guide

Thermometer Buying Guide

Choosing a thermometer for your bearded dragon tank comes down to sensor placement, readability and accuracy. This guide walks you through what to check before you stick anything to the glass.

Marcus Delgado Sep 22, 2026
Best Bioactive Ready Enclosure on a Tight Budget: 3 Picks 2026

Best Bioactive Ready Enclosure on a Tight Budget: 3 Picks 2026

Shopping for the best bioactive ready enclosure on a tight budget is tricky when you keep bearded dragons. We tested small footprint options for drainage, ventilation and cleanup to see what actually works for juveniles and starter colonies in 2026.

Marcus Delgado Sep 21, 2026
Background Panel Buying Guide

Background Panel Buying Guide

Choosing a background panel is about fit, material and cleaning, not just looks. This guide walks you through how to choose terrarium background panel for bearded dragon enclosures with less stress for you and your dragon.

Marcus Delgado Sep 21, 2026
ECOFLEX 24 vs 36 for Dragons

ECOFLEX 24 vs 36 for Dragons

We compare the 24 inch ECOFLEX and 36 inch Mojave for footprint, material care and daily use. You will see which suits a hatchling setup and which works better as a juvenile grow out.

Marcus Delgado Sep 21, 2026
Lighting Setup Breakdown

Lighting Setup Breakdown

This video breakdown analyzes a bearded dragon lighting setup in this class with UVB, heat, and thermostat control. See what gear was shown and what we would buy today for a safer basking zone.

Marcus Delgado Sep 20, 2026
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