New beardie owner - questions about temps!

[KelseyA]

Hey guys! My boyfriend and I adopted our first beardie about a week ago. She's doing well, except she's still not eating well. Maybe only a couple crickets a day and no salads. Maybe it's because she just shed yesterday? I have no idea.

Anyway, I was curious about the temps I have for her. Her basking spot is on a log and the surface temp is anywhere between 100-115. I know the cutoff should be 110 for a juvenile but I figured it should be okay since it's only 115 at the hottest part of the light and it's a log so she can't technically be burned, right? Please correct me if I'm wrong; constructive criticism is very welcome! I want her to be as comfortable as possible.

Here's a run down of her viv temps:
Basking (surface): 100-115 F
Basking (air temp): Mid-80s
Cool side: Mid-to-high 70s

She also has a linear ReptiSun 10.0 UVB bulb, which I have read are fantastic for beardies.

Pretty much what I'm asking here are if the temps are in the range they should be. Also, If anybody has any suggestions or tips for lighting, temps, or maybe getting her to eat more or something, I'd VERY greatly appreciate it!! Sorry if I sound super nooby and if I'm rambling, but I'm still learning Thanks!

 

[CooperDragon]

Your temperature range is great. I'd keep it just as it is because there is a good variety for her. Do you have the T8 or the T5 ReptiSun? There is a difference in their outputs so a T8 should sit about 6-8'' above the basking area while a T5 should be around 12-14'' up.

 

[KelseyA]

Yay, great to hear! And I have the T5. I t's the 24 inch and very slightly hangs over the top of the tank, which is 12" high. I know it shouldn't be on top of the tank since the mesh blocks the light but next time I get paid maybe I'll switch it out for for 18 inch so it'll be small enough to mount inside. Not sure though.

 

[CooperDragon]

That's no problem. The T5 is strong enough to provide good output even through the mesh. It's more like a 10-12'' optimal range rather than a 12-14'' optimal range at that point is all.