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[Adam805]

ok i was looking at craigslist and i found a cage i liked. But im not sure it is big enough. the guy said it was an 50 gallon but i not sure. the messurments are 3feet length, 17" height, and 18.5 wide. is that a 50 gallon?

 

[AndyAMP88]

That is correct.

http://www.fishlore.com/ConversionCalculator.htm (at the very bottom of the page)

 

[Adam805]

how hot should my cage be getting?

 

[AndyAMP88]

how hot should my cage be getting?

95-110 on the BASKING spot, and only around 70-80 on the COOL side. Make sure this is correct.
Beardies need a "temperature gradient", which is a cool-to-warm environment.

 

[AndyAMP88]

Also make sure you are measuring your temperatures with either a DIGITAL PROBE, or a TEMP GUN.

The dial ones can be off about 10-15 degrees. Also, when measuring the BASKING spot, make sure the probe or gun is ON the spot. For example, if you have a log in the middle of the hot side, make sure the probe/gun is ON the log. If it's in the air or the corner, it only measures the "air", not the heat beam under the bulb.

 

[Adam805]

ya because i got a new bulb and it got to 137 deggres. dont worrie he wasnt in there i let it cool down too

 

[AndyAMP88]

If the bulb you're using is too hot, try a house bulb. They work well. There is no need for a "reptile" bulb, as flood spot lamps, house bulbs, do the same thing.

 

[Adam805]

ya im saving it for the 50 gallon take im getting. fpr now i am using a house bulb