Heating in tank?

[Blue_the_beardie]

Hello! I just got a 120 gallon tank for my bearded dragon. I'm currently using a 100 watt bulb, but I think I need more heat. Should I be using a 150 watt bulb? I heard this can give them sunburns or burn them. Any ideas?

 

[KarrieRee]

Hello! I just got a 120 gallon tank for my bearded dragon. I'm currently using a 100 watt bulb, but I think I need more heat. Should I be using a 150 watt bulb? I heard this can give them sunburns or burn them. Any ideas?

Please get 2 digital probe thermometers- that's going to give you surface basking temps-- those should be 95-100 on the spot where he sits for basking- the other probe use for your cool side - lower 80's- middle of the tank 90's-

 

[Blue_the_beardie]

Please get 2 digital probe thermometers- that's going to give you surface basking temps-- those should be 95-100 on the spot where he sits for basking- the other probe use for your cool side - lower 80's- middle of the tank 90's-

Ok. Her basking-warm side temps were around 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Should I get a 150 watt bulb?

 

[KarrieRee]

Ok. Her basking-warm side temps were around 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Should I get a 150 watt bulb?

Get a surface basking temp and see what its reading--- 95-100 is what your aiming for -- if its not reaching that get a 150 watt and get your temps then - your tank is going to react to your room temps - if its by a window if the tank is on the floor which it shouldnt be or if the room is a cold room - those all play a part of getting the tank the correct temps -