Building new enclosure

[Mike1992]

Hello everyone. I finally got around to building Zack his new enclosure and wanted to get some opinions on the ventilation and lighting. Its made of wood and is 36"x20"x20"(interior dimensions). I planned on putting 4 3" soffit vents along the back towards the top. Is this adequate or should I add a larger vent or vents to one side as well? Also, what size UVB 18" or larger? This is it so far. That space on the bottom will be closed tomorrow.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions

 

[CooperDragon]

I'd probably put a vent on the sides as well to get some cross ventilation. Maybe low vents on the cool side and high vents on the warm side. It depends on the overall temps though. I'd generally follow this as it's a proven setup. https://beardies.dreamwidth.org/2145.html

For UVB, I'd probably go with a 22/24'' T5 and build it so the highest basking site is about 12'' below the bulb. The T8 lights are OK for smaller enclosures but I'd go with a T5 for a bigger one for best results.

 

[Mike1992]

Is min wax stain safe?
What about the polycrylic sealer?

 

[Mike1992]

Enclosure update: it's taken some time due to work but it's almost done maybe another day or 2