New owner, help!

Sakze · Aug 13, 2017

Hello all. I will be getting a beardie next month and i would like some advice. I'm mostly confused about UV lighting. If you guys could help me in this, I would be most thankful.

Here is what i have now
-47x20x20inch tank (120x50x50 centimeter)
-Exoterra sandmat
-Zoo Med Reptisun T5 10.0 HO w/fixture
-Thermometer
-Exoterra Basking spot 150W

Is that sufficient Uv light? What else do I need to buy?

Sakze · Aug 14, 2017

Please someone help!
The fixture is 60cm ( so 55cm bulb)

AHBD · Aug 14, 2017

Hi there, those are some good lights so as long as they're at the proper distance and the heat gradient is good then it should be fine. Can you post pics of the set up ? Here's how :
https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ Then use the XIMG to upload pics

Sakze · Aug 14, 2017

Hi ABHD.
I dont have my setup with any lights yet. That's what i'm here to get some help. How far do you think the uv should be at closest point. Thanks for helping!

I will be posting pictures once I have some progress as I need to wait for UV lights to arrive.

AHBD · Aug 14, 2017

If the lights are all inside the tank, the uvb should be no more than 10" -12" to the basking spot or whatever the manufacturer recommends. As far as lighting, if the 150 makes it too hot you might need a dimmer . I've never used one, but others on here do. You might get more replies if you post this in the enclosures forum. You can also get ideas from this thread.

viewtopic.php?f=34&t=66704

Sakze · Aug 14, 2017

Ok, thanks very much! I'm new on this forum so...

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