Lighting for a 75 gallon tank?

[belbbbz]

My baby Toast is 1 year old.
I got him a 75 gallon tank but have no clue what bulbs and fixtures to get

Please leave suggestions and links below!

 

[CooperDragon]

I would get a T5 22'' uvb light http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/22-t-5-ho-fixture-high-output-with-arcadia-d3-12-ho-bulb/ A good UVB light is the most important component.

Your current basking light and fixture might work, but that comes down to what the surface temps are in the new tank. I like using these dome fixtures (or similar) https://www.theisens.com/products/brooder-lamp-18/2-sjeo-x-6/40820211/ I use PAR38 or BR40 halogen bulbs from the hardware store for heating. I like them because they are bright, have a nice wide beam, and handle dimming.

I also use these adjustable lamp stands to change the height of the fixture to adjust temps. https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Reptile-Lamp-Stand/dp/B000255OUO

 

[belbbbz]

I would get a T5 22'' uvb light http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/22-t-5-ho-fixture-high-output-with-arcadia-d3-12-ho-bulb/ A good UVB light is the most important component.

Your current basking light and fixture might work, but that comes down to what the surface temps are in the new tank. I like using these dome fixtures (or similar) https://www.theisens.com/products/brooder-lamp-18/2-sjeo-x-6/40820211/ I use PAR38 or BR40 halogen bulbs from the hardware store for heating. I like them because they are bright, have a nice wide beam, and handle dimming.

I also use these adjustable lamp stands to change the height of the fixture to adjust temps. https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Reptile-Lamp-Stand/dp/B000255OUO

Thank you!
How many watts for the PAR38 / BR40 halogen bulbs?

 

[CooperDragon]

It varies between setups. You may have to try a few to see what works best in your situation. I use a 90w GE PAR38 and it works well for me. You may or may not need that high of a wattage though.

 

[Drache613]

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[Drache613]

Hello,

It definitely varies from tank to tank, depending on the temperatures in the surrounding
room, etc. You can get a couple of different wattages & determine which one is better.
Post some pictures when you get a chance.

Tracie