Setup guidance

[prettygurl0714]

I just bought two 4’2’2 enclosures from zen and I want to know the proper lighting and lighting setup. I bought 150w basking lights and 100w Che’s and T5 uvb and hood 36”. I also wanted to know if substrate is recommended as I was think about it and if so which one? I currently bought the mats from zen.

 

[KarrieRee]

I just bought two 4’2’2 enclosures from zen and I want to know the proper lighting and lighting setup. I bought 150w basking lights and 100w Che’s and T5 uvb and hood 36”. I also wanted to know if substrate is recommended as I was think about it and if so which one? I currently bought the mats from zen.

The mats are good easy to clean - I use slated ceramic tile in mine- the 150 watt will work but you need the digital probe thermometer- 2 of them for accurate temps-- you want surface basking temps-- my 100 watt ceramic heat emitter sits on top in the middle back only used when temps are below zero here- you don't need it if the temp is 65-75- I have two basking areas in my two tanks one in the middle where the uvb temp is in the 90's hot basking side temps range from 93 or so to 105 depending on where he sits - your uvb should be inside for best rays 12-15 inches over his decor

 

[prettygurl0714]

The mats are good easy to clean - I use slated ceramic tile in mine- the 150 watt will work but you need the digital probe thermometer- 2 of them for accurate temps-- you want surface basking temps-- my 100 watt ceramic heat emitter sits on top in the middle back only used when temps are below zero here- you don't need it if the temp is 65-75- I have two basking areas in my two tanks one in the middle where the uvb temp is in the 90's hot basking side temps range from 93 or so to 105 depending on where he sits - your uvb should be inside for best rays 12-15 inches over his decor

The probe thermometer go on the top on both ends of the tanks? Two basking lights on one side and in the middle? I was going to hang the uvb inside but I heard since it was a T5 i could leave it on top but not sure if that was good.

 

[KarrieRee]

The probe thermometer go on the top on both ends of the tanks? Two basking lights on one side and in the middle? I was going to hang the uvb inside but I heard since it was a T5 i could leave it on top but not sure if that was good.

 

[KarrieRee]

Here is a pic of my tank-- ok can't get the pic to post- I will show you my tank tomorrow-

 

[prettygurl0714]

The mats are good easy to clean - I use slated ceramic tile in mine- the 150 watt will work but you need the digital probe thermometer- 2 of them for accurate temps-- you want surface basking temps-- my 100 watt ceramic heat emitter sits on top in the middle back only used when temps are below zero here- you don't need it if the temp is 65-75- I have two basking areas in my two tanks one in the middle where the uvb temp is in the 90's hot basking side temps range from 93 or so to 105 depending on where he sits - your uvb should be inside for best rays 12-15 inches over his decor

Have you heard of the Zika pro sol fixture?

 

[KarrieRee]

Have you heard of the Zika pro sol fixture?

No I have not

 

[KarrieRee]

The probe thermometer go on the top on both ends of the tanks? Two basking lights on one side and in the middle? I was going to hang the uvb inside but I heard since it was a T5 i could leave it on top but not sure if that was good.

T 5 needs to go in the tank--

 

[prettygurl0714]

No I have not

Sorry zilla not zika

 

[prettygurl0714]

Here is a pic of my tank-- ok can't get the pic to post- I will show you my tank tomorrow-

Much appreciated. Thank you!

 

[KarrieRee]

Much appreciated. Thank you!

There is a 75 watt in the middle of the tank behind the UVB --- one 150 watt back big dome and a 75 watt in front of it - that is used when it is very cold out side to get temps up- as of this time right now the 150 was dropped to the 100 for summer and the weather has been up and down w/ temps so I am having to use the 75 too --- when temps get warm I usually run the middle and the 100 watt and it seems to keep the temps to where they need to be - I monitor it as I am home - I use two digital probes to get surface basking temps and a IR gun to spot check and the stick on in the back for ambient

 

[prettygurl0714]

Ohhh I see. Ok it gets pretty cold in my house so I will try to two bulbs. Set up looks good. Thank you for your help!

 

[prettygurl0714]

T 5 needs to go in the tank--

This is the final setup! Please tell me what you think?

 

[KarrieRee]

This is the final setup! Please tell me what you think?

Looks good are you getting surface basking temps w/ a digital probe thermometer on the hammock?

 

[prettygurl0714]

I have these on the basking side