We have a 40 gallon tank for each of our beardies (our 14 month old, and the hatchling we are getting tonight!).
For our 14 month old we have 2 of those round light bulb holders that sit on the top of the cage (I don't know what they are called?). Each has a 100 watt bulb in them. And we have a Zilla 15w 120 v Desert 50 UV light with the hood. We have a temperature gauge - just the kind that sticks to the inside of the cage that reads about 93 degrees right now.
My question is, is this an adequate setup? Is the temperature gauge accurate or there a better temperature gauge I should get that is more accurate?
Also we just use regular light bulbs - are these ok or do I need to be using ones specifivpcally for reptiles?
Quick responses appreciated as we are getting our new hatchling tonight and want to get all the lights etc too. Thanks!
For our 14 month old we have 2 of those round light bulb holders that sit on the top of the cage (I don't know what they are called?). Each has a 100 watt bulb in them. And we have a Zilla 15w 120 v Desert 50 UV light with the hood. We have a temperature gauge - just the kind that sticks to the inside of the cage that reads about 93 degrees right now.
My question is, is this an adequate setup? Is the temperature gauge accurate or there a better temperature gauge I should get that is more accurate?
Also we just use regular light bulbs - are these ok or do I need to be using ones specifivpcally for reptiles?
Quick responses appreciated as we are getting our new hatchling tonight and want to get all the lights etc too. Thanks!