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[Flapjack6260]

Here is a picture of my new setup that I just moved Ash into. It is a 50 gallon National Geographic reptile sanctuary (Got on sale at Petsmart for $125!!!), a few decorations, food bowl with juvinile BD pellets, water bowl, 75W basking light inside Flukers mini sun dome, Zilla desert 50 T8 fixture with clear plastic removed, household 60W energy saver light bulb (to light tank and prevent UVB eye damage),2 digital thermometers (one isn’t in yet), and paper towels as substrate. Using the styrofoam that came with the enclosure as a background until I can get a proper background at a pet store. Her basking temps stay at around 100-105 degrees and the cool side hovers just above room tempurature. I have smart plugs setup to turn everything on at 6:30 and turn everything off at 8:30. She is eating well at about 6-8 MEDIUM Dubia’s a day. Please inform me if I am missing something or doing anything wrong.

 

[CooperDragon]

That's a good deal on a tank that size. The T8 won't be strong enough at that distance, especially going through a mesh top. I suggest replacing it with a good T5 like this one http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/22-t-5-ho-fixture-high-output-with-arcadia-d3-12-ho-bulb/

Over time you may want to add some different levels and climbing areas using branches, driftwood, or other furniture you build. You can get creative with it. Just offer options that allow climbing and hiding.

I also suggest moving the temperature probe onto the rock so it's reading the surface temp at the basking site and adjust the lighting based on that reading. It can be a bit off to the side. You can also pick up an IR temp gun to spot check surface temps more easily. https://www.amazon.com/Nubee-Temperature-Non-contact-Infrared-Thermometer/dp/B00CVHIJDK