Congrats on getting the new tank. That alone should allow you so see some improvement.
If you are looking for roaches, check te for sale section on this forum and you will find many great deals. Sometimes people wind up with more than they need and will sell some off at a really great price :)...
I too originally purchased a Mega Ray back in 2008 and was extremely satisfied with its performance! I sent mega ray an email about an issue i had with a recent bulb burning out and VOILA i got a reply with an apology the very next day, and a replacement bulb is on the way!
I call that great...
There is a minimum 4 inch from nose to tail rule, which is stupid. If you want to complain, look around for the hotline to call if there "are any animals you feel arent taken care of properly.
Call Coprporate. Seriously.
Complaining about it on the internet will not get anything done.
When my beardie (Fluffy) is sleeping, he is a BRIGHT beautiful yellow.
(He is a Citrus Dragon)
When he is awake he has the color of a cypress tree..(Brown)
Why?
Is he just having happy dreams of living in a cricket farm while sleeping ? :lol:
http://www.petmountain.com/product/reptile-fluorescent-bulbs/504983/zoo-med-reptisun-10.0-uvb-bulb.html
^ get one of those.
Later down the road get one of these:
http://www.reptileuv.com/megaray-sb-100-watt-self-ballasted-flood-uvb-lamp.php (remember to match the wattage with your cage size...
Everyone should check out that fella's videos on youtube, very good info.
Ever since i added more basking spots with different lights and improved my Fluorescent lighting, my beardies colors look amazing, and hes eating way more crickets.
You still need to get rid of that uvb bulb.
It is a cheap bulb,prolonged exposure to it will harm your reptile.
ReptiSUN or MegaRay brand bulbs are the only acceptable bulbs imo.
Hello,
Here is what i am currently using and it seems to be working really well.
Enclosure: 40 Gallon Breeder
Lighting: MegaRay Mercury Vapor Bulb 100Watt
100 Watt INcandescant
1 5000K FLourescent bulb
Remember "Reptile lighting isnt a bulb, its a process" ;)...