Need some help with lighting.

[berrset1]

So i recently bought this starter kit for my soon to be beardie: http://www.zoomed.com/db/products/EntryDetail.php?EntryID=344&DatabaseID=2&SearchID=1

Upon further research, I have found that the 5.0 uvb compact bulb can not provide enough lighting and can hurt their eyes. I basically need to know a good bulb and a fixture for the bulb. Thanks a lot guys, all help is appreciated.

 

[EDizzle]

Reptisun 10.0 tube is a what a lot of people on here use and recommend. You will need a T8 light fixture to fit it. Other users also use the arcadia tube bulbs, which fit a T5 fixture.

 

[berrset1]

Reptisun 10.0 tube is a what a lot of people on here use and recommend. You will need a T8 light fixture to fit it. Other users also use the arcadia tube bulbs, which fit a T5 fixture.

So if i buy one of these 10.0 bulbs can i just sit the fixture on top of the metal screen? Is it absolutely necessary to mount it inside the aquarium?

 

[EDizzle]

Reptisun 10.0 tube is a what a lot of people on here use and recommend. You will need a T8 light fixture to fit it. Other users also use the arcadia tube bulbs, which fit a T5 fixture.

So if i buy one of these 10.0 bulbs can i just sit the fixture on top of the metal screen? Is it absolutely necessary to mount it inside the aquarium?

It is best if you mount it inside of your tank. The screens can filter out over 50% of the UVB, which is no good. You might want to cut a few holes in the metal screen and use some craft wire to hang it in place. Ideally you will want your dragon within 6-8 inches of the UVB tube.

 

[XiDiS]

I hung my 24" light fixture and bulb in my tank using an old wire coat hanger. I can adjust the height very easily but simply bending it at more of an angle. Super cheap and easy.