FaytheBeardieMama
Member
Hello all, my current situation with lighting is dismal. Unfortunately, I went to a pet store to get my babies and I was misinformed. I thought I had done enough research but I hadn't.
Anyway, to be brief, I'm going to make a list of the current lighting situation with my babies.
Mister: 40 gallon terrarium
Reptisun 100W basking light (95-100 degrees)
All Living Things coil UVB light (I am aware that this is WRONG)
Sir: 20 gallon terrarium
Reptisun 50w basking light (95-100 degrees)
AllLivingThings coil UVB light
Obviously there are issues with UVB especially. I would like to add that I am constructing a 40 gallon terrarium for Sir. His basking light is lower because I didn't want him to overheat in the smaller terrarium.
I have quite a few things on my shopping list for them and I wanted to come here to verify that they were correct before I went out and bought them.
Mister: Reptisun 10.0 UVB Tube
Reptisun 10.0 UVB Hood
Sir: Reptisun 10.0 UVB Tube
Reptisun 10.0 UVB Hood
Reptisun 100W Basking Light
Is this correct lighting? Also, how would I install the tube and hood INSIDE their terrariums?
Anyway, to be brief, I'm going to make a list of the current lighting situation with my babies.
Mister: 40 gallon terrarium
Reptisun 100W basking light (95-100 degrees)
All Living Things coil UVB light (I am aware that this is WRONG)
Sir: 20 gallon terrarium
Reptisun 50w basking light (95-100 degrees)
AllLivingThings coil UVB light
Obviously there are issues with UVB especially. I would like to add that I am constructing a 40 gallon terrarium for Sir. His basking light is lower because I didn't want him to overheat in the smaller terrarium.
I have quite a few things on my shopping list for them and I wanted to come here to verify that they were correct before I went out and bought them.
Mister: Reptisun 10.0 UVB Tube
Reptisun 10.0 UVB Hood
Sir: Reptisun 10.0 UVB Tube
Reptisun 10.0 UVB Hood
Reptisun 100W Basking Light
Is this correct lighting? Also, how would I install the tube and hood INSIDE their terrariums?
You can try using zip ties to attach the fluorescent fixtures to the underside of the screen lids — a lot of people have success with that. You can also use under-counter light fixtures with the plastic cover removed and stick them inside the terrarium with Command velcro strips.
