Lighting Questions

[DRUC1F3R]

I've recently had to separate my two bearded dragons as one is maturing into an aggressive male. I have recently bought a 75 gallon tank and am wondering about the cheapest ways to correctly light the tank while still providing a perfect environment for my dragons. My other tank the Dro and Vizio have shared until now is a 50 gallon. I have a 36 inch Hood light with a socket for a night-time heat bulb. I also have a clamp light with a basking bulb in it. Screen lid. Sand substrate. As these are my first dragons and my first enclosure that I've set up by myself and I'm about to set up my second, any input will be very welcome.

 

[PatsyB]

If you click on the link below my comment there is some great information about lighting. You really should be using a tube style UVB bulb or a MVB bulb. Also, no colored lights for nighttime heat. If your tank temperatures get below 65 degrees you should use a ceramic heat emitter.

 

[DRUC1F3R]

Thank you PatsyB. Again with great advice. I do have a UVB tube light over the 50 gallon and am wondering if anyone knows where I might get a second for the new tank without spending a ton of money. And I'm not sure if I'm missing it or not but I can't see the link you posted. I'm on my cell though so maybe I need to check from my PC when I get home. Thanks again

 

[Tony McAhren]

You have to select open in browser to see the links in the signature if you are using Tapatalk on Android.

 

[PatsyB]

I've found deals at Dr. foster and Smith, Pet Mountain, light your reptiles and Amazon. If you are using a T8 size UVB bulb, you can get a standard fixture at Walmart.