Lighting help for custom terrarium

[Waysen]

Hi there,
I built a 3ft high by 6ft long bearded dragon terrarium. This will be my first Beardie. Well, my 9 year Olds. It's just up to me to make sure he's happy and healthy. I'm worried about the lights. Specifically, what size and strength of uvb I should buy. Considering the size of the terrarium.
Thank you,
-Waysen-

 

[Shinryu]

Definitely no shorter than 48 inch tube style (linear) fluorescent. Reptisun 10.0 UVB T5 HO or Arcadia 12 % UVB T5 HO. Do you have a photo of the custom terrarium?

 

[Waysen]

Definitely no shorter than 48 inch tube style (linear) fluorescent. Reptisun 10.0 UVB T5 HO or Arcadia 12 % UVB T5 HO. Do you have a photo of the custom terrarium?

Not yet. I just have the frame and sliding doors in. Going slow cause of a brutal schedule. Hope to be done within a month for a Christmas present and will post pics once it takes shape. I'm sure I will have more questions along the way.
Thank you for the reply.
Been feeling stuck and that helps alot

 

[Shinryu]

What a wonderful idea for a Christmas present! Would love to see photos when it's done.

 

[Waysen]

What I have so far

 

[Waysen]

I bought the 46" 54 watt arcadia pro t5 uvb kit it's 14% not 12% is that alright?
Also, wondering if this light can go on a dimmer?
I want to buy all the equipment that will make his environment the most "hassle free" Everything automated. L8ke plug and play. Any suggestions?