Can bearded dragons have fish?

No, they should not eat fish. Although it wouldn't kill them to eat a small amount of it, fish is not found in their natural environment and can carry harmful bacteria, germs, and even parasites that could infect your dragon.
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What kind of fish can a bearded dragon eat?

Bearded dragons rarely eat fish when in the wild. So, it's not a good idea to include fish in any of their diets. These include raw fish, canned fish, feeder fish, cooked, or any other fish types.
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Are fish good for bearded dragons?

Fish contain Omega 3 fatty acids, which are great for humans but not so great for bearded dragons. Pet bearded dragons don't typically get as much exercise as they would in the wild, so it's really easy for them to become obese. This is why it's important to limit fat in their diet. Parasites and bacteria.
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Can you put fish in a bearded dragon tank?

Fish tanks also tend to make good homes for younger bearded dragons up to the age of about 10-11 months. These bearded dragons don't require as much temperature or humidity balance. They don't need as much room to roam either. So for a temporary solution, it would be okay to use a fish tank for younger beardies.
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Can my bearded dragon eat meat?

Your Bearded Dragon's diet should replicate what he or she would eat in the wild. It should include meat, vegetables, fruit, greens and weeds. However, as your Beardie gets older, you'll need to reduce the amount of meat they're eating, as they won't be getting as much exercise as their cousins.
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Do Beardies like scrambled eggs?

All in all, scrambled or boiled eggs can be a safe way to introduce a little more protein to your dragon's diet, as long as they aren't fed too often.
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Can Beardies have chicken?

The short answer is no. Chicken is not exactly a safe food for your beardie. A very small piece or two might be fine every few months, but if your bearded dragon eats a lot of chicken, he may become ill or die.
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Will a bearded dragon eat a goldfish?

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Goldfish (Feeder Fish)? Short answer? No, bearded dragons can't eat actual goldfish.
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Can you put fish in a terrarium?

Straight answer — No, terrariums should not be used as aquariums. Although the two might look similar, more often than not, they are structurally different. As a result, using a terrarium in place of an aquarium could result in leaks, poisoning, even the complete destruction of your tank.
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Do reptiles eat fish?

With few exceptions, modern reptiles feed on some form of animal life (such as insects, mollusks, birds, frogs, mammals, fishes, or even other reptiles).
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Can I feed my lizard fish?

The simple answer is no; beardies should not be eating any fish. It is not a part of their natural food in the wild and will potentially cause diseases and vitamin deficiencies.
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What meat can bearded dragons have?

While bearded dragons can eat cooked, lean meat like steak, chicken, and turkey, only feed it to your beardie unseasoned and as an emergency protein source if, for some reason, you are unable to get their live feeders.
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What should I not feed my bearded dragon?

What not to feed Bearded Dragons – 21 foods that can be toxic
  • Onions and Chives. Onions, raw or cooked, should not be fed to bearded dragons. ...
  • Mushrooms. Mushrooms contain high phosphorus and acidic content and can be toxic to bearded dragons among ingestion. ...
  • Leeks. ...
  • Garlic. ...
  • Rhubarb. ...
  • Avocados. ...
  • Eggplants. ...
  • Iceberg lettuce.
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What human foods can bearded dragons eat?

The following list of insects, vegetables and fruits are good choices to include in your bearded dragon's diet:
  • Dubia roaches, earthworms, crickets and superworms.
  • Apples, blueberries, peaches, strawberries and watermelon.
  • Cabbage, carrots, collard greens, kale, pumpkin and sweet potato.
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What lizards can you keep with fish?

Which fish and lizards can be kept together? Guppies can be kept with green anoles, brown anoles, and other small lizards in a 10-40+ gallon tank. Chinese water dragons and any other lizards can be kept in a 55-gallon tank.
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What is an aquarium for reptiles called?

For most reptiles, a basic aquarium tank is the ideal habitat (called a vivarium or terrarium) for housing reptiles.
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Can you make a reptile tank hold water?

Reptile terrariums or tanks are not built to hold water for long periods due to thin glass and inadequate silicone sealing. However, it is possible to create an aquatic/semi-aquatic terrarium using an aquarium tank or other object that is built to hold water.
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Can my bearded dragon eat shrimp?

No, beardies don't enter water and wouldn't recognise shrimp as prey. Beardies are strictly terrestrial omnivores.
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Can you feed bearded dragons mice?

You can actually feed your bearded dragon mice pinkies on a regular basis. Any larger sizes of mice will begin to contain to much fat content for your them.
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Can bearded dragons have cheese?

No. Bearded dragons can't digest cheese, or any kind of dairy product at all. Bearded dragons, along with most other lizards, but not all, are lactose intolerant, just like humans can be, so avoid giving cheese and other dairy products to your bearded dragon.
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Can you feed a bearded dragon chips?

Since bearded dragons will eat bedding made of small particles, you should not use sand (including biodegradable calcium-based sands), wood chips, or gravel. Good choices include newspaper, paper towels, or reptile carpet.
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Can bearded dragons eat bananas?

Let's find out: Can bearded dragons eat bananas? The short answer: yes, they can, but only once or twice a month. The long answer will explain why bearded dragons can eat bananas only once or twice a month.
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Can bearded dragons eat grapes?

Although bearded dragons can eat grapes whole, many owners prefer to cut them up into smaller pieces to make it easier for their dragons to eat and to eliminate any possibility of choking. Cutting up the grapes also ensures that there are no seeds, since even the occasional seedless grape actually does have a seed.
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