Opinion on my setup

[Twinz]

I am new to the forums and new to bearded dragons. I am going to be getting my first beardie in a week or two. Currently with the lights on I get 105 on my basking area and about 85 on my cool side. (This is going to be for a baby beardie) I was woundering if anyone could give their opinion on my setup and could tell me what to improve on.

 

[Cinder9]

Everything looks good but i can tell youre using a coil uvb source which are generally not very good. You should definetly look into getting a reptisun. Also he will outgrow that tank in a relatively short amount of time so make sure you start savin up.

 

[MAK]

I love your backround. that would make my viv perfect!

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

Your tank looks very nice!
What brand and type of UVB are you using? Is it a coil UVB or an MVB? If it is an MVB.. what brand and wattage is it?
I did notice your thermometers. Unfortunately, the type you are using are not very accurate for getting direct basking temps. I would suggest getting either a digital thermometer with a long wire and probe end or a temperature gun. Either of these type thermometers will be good.
Walmart carries a digital thermometer with wire/probe called AcuRite. They run around $12 and can be found in the home thermometer section of the store.
The temp guns can be found at places like Harbor Freight or any automotive store. You can easily get them online as well.

 

[Twinz]

Your tank looks very nice!
What brand and type of UVB are you using? Is it a coil UVB or an MVB? If it is an MVB.. what brand and wattage is it?
I did notice your thermometers. Unfortunately, the type you are using are not very accurate for getting direct basking temps. I would suggest getting either a digital thermometer with a long wire and probe end or a temperature gun. Either of these type thermometers will be good.
Walmart carries a digital thermometer with wire/probe called AcuRite. They run around $12 and can be found in the home thermometer section of the store.
The temp guns can be found at places like Harbor Freight or any automotive store. You can easily get them online as well.

Currently it is a coil but I am already looking to get a replacement before I get the bearded dragon. The one I currently have is this one: http://www.petsandponds.com/en/reptile-supplies/c194883/c265560/p16853448.html
I do have temperature gun too and thats how I got my temps but I just left the circle ones in there for now

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

That's good that you are going to replace the coil bulb. They are extremely dangerous to beardies.
In case you don't have a UVB in mind, Zoo Med makes a fluorescent "TUBE" UVB, it is the ReptiSUN 10.0. Great bulb for beardies. If you cannot find one locally, you can get one here http://www.petmountain.com
Make sure it is the long fluorescent tube, not the coil
Maybe you could return the coil one for your money back.