Basking light Problem

KarrieRee":3tmigkii said:

That's not it--- I am using the same bulb in my two tanks and that is not the issue-- I am baffled as why he's doing that---- no colored bulbs just the 2 lights UVB and basking correct? Glad he's eating too- keep offering him his salads w/ the bsfl on top we want him eating some salad
Karrie

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KarrieRee":lx8bwu6z said:

How wide is the tank? Put it width wise-- by the basking light and have decor piece directly under it 12-15 inches --
you do not need two UVB's-
Karrie

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Drache613 said:

Hello,

OH so you have a Zilla T8 tube bulb? That is a high possibility the zilla light is causing some eye strain for
him. I would use just the Reptisun T5 alone along with the basking light you have now. Since you don't
have a screen top, you can place it at 12 or so inches, which will give him excellent coverage & UVB exposure.
How is he doing today?

I did have a zilla bulb in the fixture for a little while but then replaced it with a Reptisun T8. So I have a T5 covering the majority of the tank and a T8 on the side resting where he usually likes to bask. Could the zilla FITURE be causing the problem, not the bulb? He must just be a rather lethargic beardie. He's eating and seems perfectly health, aside for some stress marks on his belly. He still has his eyes closed the majority of the time and doesn't move much.

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