Hi,
So I did read through a ton of the info on this site regarding lights, and I'm still not completely sure what to do. I'm adopting a 4-5 year old male beardie on Monday. He is currently in a 36" long tank- I"m not sure how high or wide yet, but it looked about 24" high. I don't have him yet. He has a log that he seems to bask on that is fairly close to the top of the mesh cover. Currently he has a mesh tank top and a UV light and basking light on top of the mesh. I know the UV light bulb needs to be changed because the current owner only changed them when they went out. I read here that the Reptisun 10.0 HO was the way to go. He currently has a 24" fixture. I plan on keeping the light on top of the mesh if that's ok. I don't think he has enough room if I mount it inside. So do I need the T5? If so, do I need a special fixture or will any 24" work? Should I just wait until I get him? I was hoping to order this soon so that he won't have to wait long for the proper lighting.
For his basking light the current owner uses a Retpi basking spot lamp 100watts. I need to get a back up to have for when it burns out. Suggestions on brands?
Thanks. I can always wait until get is at our house. He's been living in this situation for over three years at least, and while he looked happy and healthy, I want to get it right.
So I did read through a ton of the info on this site regarding lights, and I'm still not completely sure what to do. I'm adopting a 4-5 year old male beardie on Monday. He is currently in a 36" long tank- I"m not sure how high or wide yet, but it looked about 24" high. I don't have him yet. He has a log that he seems to bask on that is fairly close to the top of the mesh cover. Currently he has a mesh tank top and a UV light and basking light on top of the mesh. I know the UV light bulb needs to be changed because the current owner only changed them when they went out. I read here that the Reptisun 10.0 HO was the way to go. He currently has a 24" fixture. I plan on keeping the light on top of the mesh if that's ok. I don't think he has enough room if I mount it inside. So do I need the T5? If so, do I need a special fixture or will any 24" work? Should I just wait until I get him? I was hoping to order this soon so that he won't have to wait long for the proper lighting.
For his basking light the current owner uses a Retpi basking spot lamp 100watts. I need to get a back up to have for when it burns out. Suggestions on brands?
Thanks. I can always wait until get is at our house. He's been living in this situation for over three years at least, and while he looked happy and healthy, I want to get it right.