Lighting Help

[izanagi]

I got a 50 gal tank thats 36x18x18 and I have a few questions about lighting.

1) what wattage and size should I get the ZooMed reptisun 10.0 UVB bulb?
2) where would i get a setup to put the ZooMed reptisun 10.0 inside my tank? ive tried to find one before and ive never had any luck; including online and at local stores like walmart and home depot.
3) what heat bulb should i get? i think how big the tank is affects how strong the heat bulb is, and im just not sure what it should be.

thank you.

 

[KarrieRee]

Basking bulbs are trial and error ---start w/a bright white basking bulb of 100 watt make sure you have a digital probe thermometer on hand --- you dont want to burn him up - set probe on basking decor for 10 minutes then get temp--- 50 gallon I would get a 24" fixture w/ a reflector and a Reptisun 10.0 T 5 bulb ---- if you get the T 5 it can sit on top of the tank but you would need your basking decor directly under it of 8-10 inches --- here are some websites to check out fixtures and bulbs -- you can use these to hang your fixture if needed
3 M command Velcro fasteners- picture hanging wire – long plastic zip ties-- fishing line -- potted plant wire hangers
http://www.pangeareptiles.com
http://www.chewy.com
http://www.petmountain.com
http://www.lllreptile.com
Karrie