Someone had answered this question earlier but I would like to get other opinions, and information.  Thank you. 

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Yeah, I was not aware that when I did that, it would take the question down.  sorry. 

You'll get the hang of it. :)

Ok lets see... 

Well, i can tell you're a very devoted keeper and Marcos is lucky to be in such good hands.  I kept and bred veileds for several years and had great experiences with them.  One thing i noticed is that they do not need high humidity and actually seem to do worse with it.  They DO need to be properly hydrated, but this is best accomplished with the use of a drip system.   The waterfall is pointless (except for decoration) and you should not spray the chameleon.  I live in Colorado where the avg humidity is only between 15-25% and never had problems.  I'm assuming you're keeping him in a screen enclosure?  The lightweight and light colored aluminum ones work best as the rope mesh ones are very dark and veileds like it very bright and "sunny".   Good ventilation is more important than high humidity. As i said, they just need to be hydrated, not have high air humidity.   Also, there seems to be a consensus that reptisun 5.0 bulbs are the most ideal for this species.  Their lighting requirements are more specific than other reptile species.  A good basking bulb for heat coupled with a reptisun 5.0 tube works very well.   Also, meal worms aren't very good nutritionally.  Gutloaded crickets as the staple would be better. Also, dont over dust with vitamins/calcium.  Just a light dusting once a week is plenty.  Veileds will eat anything from pinkies to lizards to insects to fish to worms... you name it.  Variety is the spice of life for this species so mix it up.  Let me know if you have any more questions.  You should also snoop around the Chameleonforums... those guys and gals know their stuff

I second Joe's suggestions.  If you can get your hands on some roaches, my chams LOVED them... and silkworms.  

this is what he is in currently.  Obviously not with that set up.  There is a fan on in the room his enclosure is in, and I take to doors off periodically, or open them to try and compensate for it not being screen.  I realize chameleons need good airflow, but in my defence he was only suppose to be in here until he was big enough for the 24x24x48 screen enclosure.  If it is an airflow issue than that can be easily fixed.  The only reason we went with this enclosure is that it was suggested to us because it was only temporary.  By no means did I plan on leaving him in this,  I would prefer him in a screen enclosure,  and I'm anxiously awaiting the day we can move him into something bigger and better.  I have some great ideas that I think will make im a very happy chameleon.  

But here are my questions: Is any of this contributing to his slow growth rate?  I have read, and many people have told me that they are like people, they are all different.   And thats fine, I just want to know that I am not hurting him in anyway.  

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