Hello! from Rayven and Momma :)

[Chris.]

Coil UVBs are suitable for some reptiles but not for bearded dragons, I'm afraid a long tube or a mvb would be a good choice.

Is the ceramic heat emitter for nighttime? Usually you don't need one if it doesn't go below 65°F at night. During the day you want your heat to come from the lights, as they are dessert(-isch) animals and also need high illuminance.

 

[jwinslow]

Coil UVBs are suitable for some reptiles but not for bearded dragons, I'm afraid a long tube or a mvb would be a good choice.

Is the ceramic heat emitter for nighttime? Usually you don't need one if it doesn't go below 65°F at night. During the day you want your heat to come from the lights, as they are dessert(-isch) animals and also need high illuminance.

that was what i could afford at this time, iam going to work on getting him a bigger tank and what not, i use the heat emitter at night..

 

[Chris.]

Okey, but you could try returning the coil, as it isn't gonna be of any use for you anyway

 

[KarrieRee]

Here is a small update on his tank;

As stated in the last post please ditch the coil UVB --- I can post links for 3 good UVB's if you like --- please get 2 digital probe thermometers like Zoo Med and a digital probe hydrometer -- that can be placed on the back center wall of the tank -- Exo Terra makes them - we can also post links for 120 gallon tanks if you would like those as well -- but please get the UVB first and your digital probe thermometers -- that is crucial

 

[KarrieRee]

Here is a small update on his tank;

Ok your going to need to replace the coil UVB it is a hazard to your dragon - they are totally inadequate and will cause all kinds of health issues -- you need a long tube fixture like one of the ones I am going to post for you- you can try your pet stores see if they have any of these in stock but you need to get this right away please--these are all 24" fixtures

Arcadia ProT5 12% UVB Bulb With Hood

Arcadia ProT5 12% UVB Bulb With Hood is a highly adaptable lighting kit with high-quality internal electronics designed for optimal reptile husbandry. Get yours today from Pangea Reptile!

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Zoo Med comes w/ a 5.0 bulb you need a Reptisun 10.0 T 5

Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 10.0 High Output Terrarium Hood

Buy Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 10.0 High Output Terrarium Hood at Petsmart

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Zoo Med T5 High Output 10 UVB Lamp

Buy Zoo Med T5 High Output 10 UVB Lamp at Petsmart

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or this one you will need to change the bulb out to the one posted above and you want the 2ft or 24"

SunBlaster NanoTech T5 HO - Fluorescent Fixture with 6400K Lamp

Buy the SunBlaster NanoTech T5 HO - Fluorescent Fixture with 6400K Lamp at Hydrobuilder.com. Shop the entire line of SunBlaster products along with thousands of hydroponics supplies on sale now.

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you also want two digital probe thermometers please Zoo Med makes them you can find them at PetSmart / Petco -- the stick ons give ambient only - you need to get surface basking temps w/ the digital