What lamps should I get for a new enclosure?

[fargoth_ur02]

I am planning on building a 5' x 2' x 3' Bearded Dragon enclosure for my beardie.

I don't think my current lamps for the 4 x 2 x 2 enclosure will properly heat up this new one given its increased height. The current ones that I use are the Arcadia 12% UVB T5 Bulb and Exo Terra intense basking spot 150W. I am unsure if this would work well in a new enclosure of this size?

I don't know a whole lot about this lighting stuff so much help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[KarrieRee]

I am planning on building a 5' x 2' x 3' Bearded Dragon enclosure for my beardie.

I don't think my current lamps for the 4 x 2 x 2 enclosure will properly heat up this new one given its increased height. The current ones that I use are the Arcadia 12% UVB T5 Bulb and Exo Terra intense basking spot 150W. I am unsure if this would work well in a new enclosure of this size?

I don't know a whole lot about this lighting stuff so much help would be greatly appreciated.

You can go to the 14% Arcadia - they are good for distance of 36"-- basking bulbs will be trial and error- try the 150 bulb see what your getting for a surface basking temp and go from there+ I recommend setting up another basking spot in the middle of the tank - have the surface basking temps in the 90's there-- what length is your uvb now? The 14% bulb will fit the fixture your using now

 

[fargoth_ur02]

You can go to the 14% Arcadia - they are good for distance of 36"-- basking bulbs will be trial and error- try the 150 bulb see what your getting for a surface basking temp and go from there+ I recommend setting up another basking spot in the middle of the tank - have the surface basking temps in the 90's there-- what length is your uvb now? The 14% bulb will fit the fixture your using now

Thank you for responding! Like you said, I guess it will just be a long process of trial and error whilst I figure out what works for the enclosure once it's built.

I found the 14% Arcadia for the UVB light which I will be using, though I would like to know if you know any good basking bulbs that are above 150? I couldn't really find many lamps that were over 150. Just asking so I know where to look if the 150 bulb doesn't hold up. Ty

 

[xp29]

You can get 200 watt clear incandescent bulds at lowes for 3 bucks each. They are standard bulbs but for basking it's ok, the main objective is clear bright and hot.

 

[xp29]

This is a link to the bulbs, they went up, they are an unbelievably high 3.98 now

https://www.lowes.com/pd/GE-200-Watt-Dimmable-A21-Light-Fixture-Incandescent-Light-Bulb/1000443765

 

[fargoth_ur02]

You can get 200 watt clear incandescent bulds at lowes for 3 bucks each. They are standard bulbs but for basking it's ok, the main objective is clear bright and hot.

Thank you. I have been trying to figure out this heating thing for the past hour and a half now and I think I just about understand it (somewhat).

 

[KarrieRee]

Thank you. I have been trying to figure out this heating thing for the past hour and a half now and I think I just about understand it (somewhat).

Just make sure your using digital probe thermometers to get surface basking temps-- you don't want to cook your dragon

 

[fargoth_ur02]

Just make sure your using digital probe thermometers to get surface basking temps-- you don't want to cook your dragon

Yup! Already got a digital probe thermometer which should be suitable for the new enclosure.