Lighting for 75 gallon?

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KatrinaKB

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Hi, I have been reading through all the great information on the forum but it's a little overwhelming and after looking around for a long time I am still not quite sure what I need. (Please excuse the newbie question).

We just got a 6 month old beardie yesterday. She came with a 75 gallon tank, 4 feet long, 18 inches wide. The included lighting is a fluorescent coil bulb. I know that's no good. So I need tube lighting, Reptisun 10. I've gotten that far...

Questions:
-HO or regular
T5 or T8? Looks like T5 is right, I think?
-24", 34", or two 18s, or ?
-What fixture for these? Something I can get at say Home Depot, or reptile specialty?
-inside mount or top of mesh?
Also I need an CHE. Does brand matter?
I'm looking at Pet Mountain to order. Open to others though.
thanks!
 

KatrinaKB

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On the CHE--100 watt or 150?
I was going to get a 100watt, but the manufacturer recommends 150 for a 75 gallon tank. But if I'm just looking to get a sleeping spot up to temp overnight, then 100 watt, yes? It goes down to 62 in that room at night.
 
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