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  1. P

    UVB light effectiveness

    Hello I’ve been posting a lot but finding information online is tricky, I do not have a solar meter but want to know where my UVB tube should go, I have a reptisun 10.0 is it okay on the mesh or should I mount it on inside? I am adding more to enclosure over time but wanna get my basics down...
    • Parthanax
    • Thread
    • basking enclosure help light light fixture lighting solameter uvb uvb distance uvb light
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Bearded Dragon Health
  2. K

    Sunrise/Sunset Lighting Inquiry!

    Hi all! We're about to get a beardie and I was hoping to lean on your experience for some lighting advice as I'm putting together my first 4x2x2 bioactive setup (first beardie too): In trying to deliver the best husbandry I can, thus am planning to automate the lighting with smart plugs and...
  3. J

    Light UV and heat lamp amount

    Hi, im getting a bearded dragon for my daughters birthday. Setting up and sorting the lighting, correct UV set up and heat lamp etc. Iv bought a T5 unit, and a 24watt 12% UVB bulb from arcadia, would that be sufficient UV for the dragon? Meaning could I get a ceramic heat lamp for the...
  4. L

    Lighting help please for a novice owner

    Hi everyone Can someone please advise me on what lighting I need for a bearded dragon? Currently we have a uva basking spot light, an arcadia t8 14%. At the other end of the tank we infrared have a heat lamp to stop the tank from getting to cold. I've gone around in circles a couple of times...
  5. Laura818

    Help with lighting and set up

    I have a few questions. I can leave my current light (clear 100watt and ceramic heat bulbs). I turn off the light for the night but leave the heat on as it's cold in our house at night. Should I purchase this https://hydrobuilder.com/sunblaster-nanotech-t5-ho-fixture-with-6400k-lamp.html with...
  6. N

    I just bought a tank that is 96 in x 36 in x 24 in, what Arcadia t5 bulb do I need?

    As the title says I have bought a hugeeee tank, I really need some help on figuring out what UVB bulb is needed I am looking at the d3 dragon by Arcadia ( id like to get one of their setups plus the cage for the light ) and I have been reading charts all day, I just dont understand. I would...
  7. shawnp0926

    Possible brumation? Is my dragon okay?

    Hello! Me and my fiance adopted a 3-4 year old named Lucy around June this year. She has always usually been a bit weary about us handling her, but likes to be on our shoulders once she realizes she's stable with us and is gradually remaining calm more and more each time. She also loves being in...
    • shawnp0926
    • Thread
    • brumation dark dehydration foods health help husbandry lighting sick bearded dragon stress marks tank setup
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Bearded Dragon Health
  8. sandraazevedo

    ReptiSun UVB T5 5.0 vs ReptiSun UVB T5 10.0 (46 Inches in Length)

    Hello! My name is Sandra and I am new to this forum, looking for some guidance/recommendations on my UVB setup. I have researched this topic all over the web and it's hard to get the same answer across the board. (Even on this forum, I've read different variations) I currently have my 5 year old...
  9. M

    Mercury Vapor Bulb issues

    My beardie Lzzy is a little over a year old and has a vertebral injury due to calcium deficiency. The vet I took her to was extremely knowledgeable and recommended I use the mercury vapor bulbs for UV instead of the t5 I've been using. So I bought the bulb and I've gone through two in the past 4...
  10. M

    New Beardie concerned about uvb light!

    Hello! So we got a bearded dragon. He/she is the best! I have it in a 20 long terrarium. I know....I will need to upgrade VERY soon. The basking temp is on target, however the store employee sent me home eith a arcadia t5 7% with reflector.... The height is only 12 inches and there is a mesh...
  11. spaghetti

    Do you need a reflector on basking bulb?

    Hey, not sure if this has been asked before but I can’t find any answers online. Is anyone able to tell me if I need a reflector for my basking bulb? My enclosure is 4x2x2 and made of the laminated wood material (can’t think what it’s called), so the bulb will be inside the unit.
  12. charmander1234

    Lighting bulb requirements help??

    Hi can you please give me suggestions for lighting requirements for my 2 month old beardie baby. I currently have a 20 gallon tank using -Zilla slimline desert 50 UVB T8 fluorescent fixture -75 W Basking bulb is this sufficient? Please tell me if there is a better option I can purchase for...
  13. Sunny lil dragon mom

    First time bearded dragon owner, I have Q’s about diet, poop, and lighting.

    I’m so happy to have found this forum. I’ve been reading and watching lots of YouTube videos to try to make sure that I am giving my little bearded dragon the best care possible. I keep running into some conflicting information and I’m worried I might not be doing things correctly. I’m sorry if...
  14. N

    HELP - UVB Lighting

    Hi everyone, I am so annoyed right now. I've gone through 3 UVB lights in 2 weeks. They burn out within a few days. I ended up buying a new fixture to see if that was the problem but nope, same thing. They'll stay on for a few hours at a time and then turn off to never light up again. I don't...
  15. J

    Constipated bearded dragon

    He’s 5 months old and it has been 4 weeks since he’s really gone to the bathroom. There was a tiny bit the other day but very little and very dry. I took him to the vet again. They x-rayed, gave him laxative and more dewormer. I got a new reptisun T5HO terrarium hood and bulb but I’m still...
  16. W

    Question about lights timing for my beardie

    So I’m getting a bearded dragon in the next couple weeks and I have almost everything set up how I want it, but one thing I’m not sure about is the lights timing. I’ve seen in multiple sources that 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness is a good timing. But the problem is that the beardie...
  17. G

    Moving with my beardie?

    Hi all! I've been a lurker on this forum for years, but this is the first time I'm posting. Super excited to get to talk to some fellow beardie enthusiasts! My current beardie's name is Guinevere Grape, or just Grape. I am from Georgia, and in the fall I will be moving out of state for the...
  18. J

    Is this enclosure actually any good?

    Hi guys, new here and looking to get a bearded dragon in the next 4-6 weeks, very excited! So I am looking at setups, but see some varying information on different sites so thought I’d ask here. Is this setup actually any good? https://www.reptilecentre.com/info-bearded-dragon-setups - if not...
  19. ZillaBest

    New owner from Scotland

    Hi all, We have very recently become new owners of a year old beardy we have always wanted one and thought we knew enough to make a commitment and get one. Now we are all settled with him / her (we don't know what they are yet) we think their set up might be wrong? it's a 4ft x 2ft x 2ft, we...
  20. W

    My Bearded dragons stopped growing

    Hey. I am worried about my BD stunted growth... He is currently 7 months, length of 20 cm and weighs 52g. This is the first reptile I've ever had and so I made many mistakes due to bad advice. First of all I had a infrared heat bulb for 5 months. My UV light is currently coil ( i am waiting for...

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