New Mama with ?

Hello & thank you for a wonderful site! I'm a first time owner with multiple questions; did read & research; want to clarify as many things conflict with info given to me by seller/exotic store... I just want to best guesstimate her age & do what will allow her to thrive

Josie's "gotcha" day: 1/6/18 (a tangerine ? girl)
Stats on 1/8/18: length (nose to tip): ~13 1/16"
weight: 85 grams

Store set up viv for us; Tank 36"LX 181/4"DX 163/4"H;
Reptisun 10.0, 25W, 36" UVB, Zoomed 100W Reptile bask spot lamp UVA, Zoomed 100W Nocturnal Infated heat lamp (those 2 bulbs in a Zoomed combo dome lamp fixture) which sits directly atop the firm screen cover; also reptitherm medium UTH placed on same side of tank as domed lights. Some type of "bark" as substrate; driftwood 8" from lights on hot side; has hide, food & water dish.

Have turned off UTH completely; infared on at night only; UVA/UVB 12 hours on/off. Basking 100-105; cool 72-77 with infared gun; Stooling daily; ate 6 crickets & 3/8C mixed greens (endive/dandelion) on 1/8, then same amt greens & 12 crickets on 1/9 (dusted w/ repti-cal). Store only fed her every other day and did not know her age... would she be ~5-6 months? Eliminate bark-- best substrate? Amounts & schedule for greens/protein? Would the Phoenix worms &/or dubia roaches be a nutritional/economical/nonstinky alternate to crickets? Lighting ?? Temp probe thoughts?

So sorry to inundate with ?; many thanks in advance
Mama

Hi,
Is it a reprising tube, compact etc etc
NO NIGHT LIGHTS. BEARDIES NEED IT DARK

Forgive me, I'm unfamiliar with the term reprising tube-- is that the UVB? And the compact etc reference; is this in relation to the fluorescent light?

All input is valued; did I post under the wrong thread/forum title? Guidance on estimating Josie's age would be so appreciated. Any takers? Many Thanks!

Hi. Is the uvb light a coil/compact or long tube? And che is for if your house gets below 65 otherwise no heat source is needed.

destiny1998":1wplttkj said:

Hi. Is the uvb light a coil/compact or long tube? And che is for if your house gets below 65 otherwise no heat source is needed.

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The uvb is a 36" long tube; no more infared. House set at 70 degrees (east coast). Will monitor cage temps.
Thank you!

Is the uvb a t8 or t5? It should say on the bulb. If its a t8 and on top of the mesh screen then it needs to be mounted in the tank. The t5 is stronger and can be put on top of the screen. Also I use ceramic tile for substrate. Way easier to clean and no risk of impaction. I bought the tile at home depot for like $6 a box.

destiny1998":7r9snvgb said:

Is the uvb a t8 or t5? It should say on the bulb. If its a t8 and on top of the mesh screen then it needs to be mounted in the tank. The t5 is stronger and can be put on top of the screen. Also I use ceramic tile for substrate. Way easier to clean and no risk of impaction. I bought the tile at home depot for like $6 a box.

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Bulb is a t5, whew! Your guidance & tips are greatly appreciated!