Raising temp for juvenile basking

[Trinityv]

So I have my lighting all set up and I’m running it like it will be used normally so I can see if the temps/humidity are ok... the cool side gets up to about 84° and the warm side reaches 96/97° max during the day. Since I’m getting my beardie as a juvenile, do I need to raise the basking area temp? It seems like most sources say 100°+ is better for juveniles, so what would be the best way to do this? I’m not sure if I should get a second bulb or a che or something. The current basking bulb is a zoo med powersun 100 watt mvb.

I’m also not sure about the humidity. It stays in the mid 40% range during the day but quickly jumps back up to 55% or so when the lights go off. Is this too high of a humidity level during the night?

ETA- the actual surface temp of the basking site (a ceramic tile) is between 104-108°, so from what I’ve read I guess that’s ok for a juvenile.

Thanks in advance

 

[KarrieRee]

So I have my lighting all set up and I’m running it like it will be used normally so I can see if the temps/humidity are ok... the cool side gets up to about 84° and the warm side reaches 96/97° max during the day. Since I’m getting my beardie as a juvenile, do I need to raise the basking area temp? It seems like most sources say 100°+ is better for juveniles, so what would be the best way to do this? I’m not sure if I should get a second bulb or a che or something. The current basking bulb is a zoo med powersun 100 watt mvb. 96-97 for basking is good -- 80's during the day is good for cool side--- not below 65 at nite

I’m also not sure about the humidity. It stays in the mid 40% range during the day but quickly jumps back up to 55% or so when the lights go off. Is this too high of a humidity level during the night? No as long as the humidity is not 70% or higher you should be ok--

ETA- the actual surface temp of the basking site (a ceramic tile) is between 104-108°, so from what I’ve read I guess that’s ok for a juvenile. yes

Thanks in advance

 

[CooperDragon]

Your surface temp is just right, so I'd keep it as it is. How far is your PowerSun from the basking area? Those need to be set based on the UVB output and are best at around 10-12'' or so above the main basking area. Your humidity is fine. I wouldn't worry about that unless it starts to feel really humid to you in the house. Their natural range moves between around 40-60% regularly.

 

[Trinityv]

Your surface temp is just right, so I'd keep it as it is. How far is your PowerSun from the basking area? Those need to be set based on the UVB output and are best at around 10-12'' or so above the main basking area. Your humidity is fine. I wouldn't worry about that unless it starts to feel really humid to you in the house. Their natural range moves between around 40-60% regularly.

I have it about 11” away so that’s perfect. Thanks!