Lighting

[Lisadee216]

Right now, I have a 20 gal. Tank for a baby beardie. I bought an "All Living Things" 18", it says 15 watts, 50 UVB bulb. Do you think that is too much light? (One day, I will move to a 40 gal tank.) I plan on putting the light inside the tank so the screen doesn't interfere with the light.

 

[CooperDragon]

Those are the same as the Zilla Desert 50 bulbs which are fine for a 20g tank. I would put it on top of the tank over the basking area and build the basking area up within 6-8'' of it for best results. Keep in mind that if the fixture came with a clear plastic shield over the bulb it should be removed prior to use.

Once you switch to a bigger tank I'd either mount it inside the tank 6-8'' above the basking area or upgrade to a higher output T5 light which has an optimal output at around 12-14'' so they are a good choice for larger enclosures.

 

[Lisadee216]

Thank you!