Not basking

Hi everyone! I need some advice as to what's been happening with my beardie. Ziggy is 10 months almost 11 and she's really not basking at all she does in the morning a little then she hangs in the middle or end of the tank. Shes still eating great and is active when out of the tank or sees bugs. I'm just confused as to why she won't bask. Thank you!

What are your basking temps and how are you taking them? No stick ons-- they are inaccurate - what are you using for a UVB? Coil or tube and where in the tank is it?
Karrie

KarrieRee":3fstuuo1 said:

What are your basking temps and how are you taking them? No stick ons-- they are inaccurate - what are you using for a UVB? Coil or tube and where in the tank is it?
Karrie

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My basking temps have been pretty high recently because we have no ac at my house so the temps have ranged from 100 to 110 and I have a prob thermometer

Ok so that temp maybe too hot one cause what about UVB?
Karrie

KarrieRee":2q1n7t1u said:

Ok so that temp maybe too hot one cause what about UVB?
Karrie

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I use a 100watt MVB

And the brand? I am thinking your tank is too hot for him --as they get older they dont like it as hot so I would try lowering your basking temps to 95-105 and see if that helps-- its good to offer a heat gradient for them -- a piece of decor that offers different temps for them to bask ---
Karrie

KarrieRee":15duo2aj said:

And the brand? I am thinking your tank is too hot for him --as they get older they dont like it as hot so I would try lowering your basking temps to 95-105 and see if that helps-- its good to offer a heat gradient for them -- a piece of decor that offers different temps for them to bask ---
Karrie

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Its Evergreen pet brand. I have hides for her an a hammock and that's where she is currently

Not sure about that brand --- I have heard Solar Glo and Mega Ray are really good MVB's --- I do have someone that might know more about tho I am gonna have them way in on the subject and see what they think
Karrie

KarrieRee":2fxsb0gl said:

Not sure about that brand --- I have heard Solar Glo and Mega Ray are really good MVB's --- I do have someone that might know more about tho I am gonna have them way in on the subject and see what they think
Karrie

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Awesome thank you so much!

I've seen people mention evergreen brand on here a few times but don't know much about them. I don't have test results to know what the output looks like. It's possible that there are quality control issues so it may be best to stick with well known brands like the Arcadia or ZooMed (PowerSun) MVBs. You could also switch to a T5 Arcadia bulb for UVB and use a separate halogen bulb for heat. There are several good options, but it's almost always worthwhile to invest in the highest quality brands for UVB lighting.

You could try swapping the bulb out temporarily and replace it with a plain halogen bulb for heat and see how she reacts. That will help show if she is avoiding the MVB or not. It could also just be that she doesn't feel like basking. If her appetite and behavior are otherwise normal, she may be OK and just not in a basking mood which happens from time to time.