Input on my enclosure?

[Thesubwild]

Hey Guys, I just got my new bearded dragon about 2 weeks ago, and he/she is just a little over 6 inches, and want to know any input you guys have on my enclosure.

It is 55 gallons and 36 x 18 x 18

Temperatures are:
Basking spot: 105 F
Hot side area: 92
Cool side: 82

I have a long uv bulb and a 150 watt bulb for heat.

I would love to hear any input that you guys have!
Thanks!

Pictures:

 

[CooperDragon]

Welcome to the forum! That looks great to me. That's the National Geographic tank isn't it? Very similar to mine. Are you using a T8 or a T5 UVB light? I highly recommend a T5 in a tank that size. It will provide great UVB output over the basking area and can be mounted right on top. A T8 isn't really strong enough for a tank that size unless you mount it inside and it sits about 6-8'' above the basking area. The T5 is a bit more expensive to start with but doesn't need replacing as often so it makes up the cost in replacement bulbs (12-18mo replacement instead of 6-8 mo). This is what I have http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/22-t-5-ho-fixture-high-output-with-arcadia-d3-12-ho-bulb/

 

[ruben0311]

looks good, how are you liking the nat geo tank? at least i think thats what it is...

 

[Thesubwild]

Welcome to the forum! That looks great to me. That's the National Geographic tank isn't it? Very similar to mine. Are you using a T8 or a T5 UVB light? I highly recommend a T5 in a tank that size. It will provide great UVB output over the basking area and can be mounted right on top. A T8 isn't really strong enough for a tank that size unless you mount it inside and it sits about 6-8'' above the basking area. The T5 is a bit more expensive to start with but doesn't need replacing as often so it makes up the cost in replacement bulbs (12-18mo replacement instead of 6-8 mo). This is what I have http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/22-t-5-ho-fixture-high-output-with-arcadia-d3-12-ho-bulb/

Thanks for the advice! It is the nat geo, and i love the front doors. I'm not sure which bulb I have but here is a link http://www.petsmart.com//WFS/PETUS/...-0?green=D827AC72-C58A-5320-B479-73CE28AA02B4

 

[CooperDragon]

That's an 18'' T8. That bulb is OK (it's the same as the Zilla Desert 50) but it's best for small enclosures at closer distances. As I mentioned, that needs to be within about 6-8'' of the basking area to provide adequate UVB. For your tank I think the T5 is a better investment in the long run. I have one of those T8 bulbs/fixtures too and keep it on hand for travel and for emergencies.

Here's a photo of my setup for reference.

 

[SpacialCoogs]

i like the trex sign

 

[CooperDragon]

Thanks =). Darwin's nickname is bugger (or just bug sometimes) so I read the sign as bugger the dinosaur.