Building plans/ advice

[ThomasP]

Hey i'm new here still, had my beardie for 8 days. When he gets larger i want to build him a larger cage (he's 7in now) i plan for it to be a 4x2x2 with a 160watt powersun mvb for his primary heat and his only uvb, i'll uses low wattage hallogens for visible white light nd supplemental heating (his cage won't get below 68-70 even in winter so night heat isn't an issue.
Would that be ok? Could the fixtures rest on the wood or would there temp. burn it?

 

[doe222]

could cause the wood to give off fumes. try not to let it come in direct contact or come within 3-4 in of direct light. Or you can just give it a nice coat of clear coat poly and the point of contact doesnt reach 200F youll be fine.

 

[ThomasP]

What would be better in a 4'x18"x18" cage for my beardie? A 160watt mvb or a 36in reptisun 10.0 flourescent bulb?

 

[doe222]

I have a 54in (4ft 6in) and i went with a 48in reptisun. Just make sure he is able to get away from the light if he wants too. My viv has multiple levels so its easy for him to get away. I believe in giving them the ability to not bask but still have UVB.

 

[ThomasP]

Ok, thanks