afaye418
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I’m a new beardie owner, so I wanted to post my enclosure setup & get some feedback on any recommended changes. See photos.
40-gal terrarium (Zoo-Terra)
ZooMed deep dome light fixture on top of screen (left rear of top) w/Zoo-Med Repti Basking Spot Lamp (100w)
Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5HO 24 watt 22” Reptile Lighting Fluorescent Tube (fixture lined up to left front of top)
TetraFauna Heat Emitter (right rear of top)
* Zoo Med Clamp Lamp w/Zoo Med Repticare Ceramic Infrared Heat Emitter (nighttime heat)
Questions:
1. Should I get a daytime bulb for the right side of the enclosure since the T5 runs from the left side?
2. His basking area is reading 95-100 degrees. Is that ok? (Using infrared thermometer)
3. The ambient temps & temps throughout the rest of the enclosure vary significantly from 75-85 degrees. 75 degrees on the far right side. Do I need more heat? It seems to stay too cold on the right side???
4. Should I mount the T5 bulbs inside the enclosure?
5. Should I leave water bowl inside the enclosure?
* note: I keep my house at about 66 degrees right now.
Thanks in advance for your help!
-Amanda
40-gal terrarium (Zoo-Terra)
ZooMed deep dome light fixture on top of screen (left rear of top) w/Zoo-Med Repti Basking Spot Lamp (100w)
Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5HO 24 watt 22” Reptile Lighting Fluorescent Tube (fixture lined up to left front of top)
TetraFauna Heat Emitter (right rear of top)
* Zoo Med Clamp Lamp w/Zoo Med Repticare Ceramic Infrared Heat Emitter (nighttime heat)
Questions:
1. Should I get a daytime bulb for the right side of the enclosure since the T5 runs from the left side?
2. His basking area is reading 95-100 degrees. Is that ok? (Using infrared thermometer)
3. The ambient temps & temps throughout the rest of the enclosure vary significantly from 75-85 degrees. 75 degrees on the far right side. Do I need more heat? It seems to stay too cold on the right side???
4. Should I mount the T5 bulbs inside the enclosure?
5. Should I leave water bowl inside the enclosure?
* note: I keep my house at about 66 degrees right now.
Thanks in advance for your help!
-Amanda