New tank hard to get basking temp

[tails21]

For some reason it’s hard to get the temp to 100 for the basking area I just brought 2 150 watt bulbs. And ordered a led light as well. Anyone have any other recommendations? Thank you

 

[Yvonne G]

Try lowering the light over the basking spot. Also, I'm guessing you have the light sitting ON the screen? Screen filters OUT most of the UVB.

 

[Sadie]

For some reason it’s hard to get the temp to 100 for the basking area I just brought 2 150 watt bulbs. And ordered a led light as well. Anyone have any other recommendations? Thank you

Please get two digital probe thermometers - place one on the hammock under the basking light --- 10 min or so get the temp - babies need 105-110 temp - cool side 80ish -- PLEASE NO RED BULBS OR ANY COLORED!! They will damage the eyes and keep your dragon up all night --- temps at night should be 65-75 ambient and dark --- where is the UVB? You want a long tube fixture please and they are not all the same -- NO coils they are inadequate --- if you need recommendations for UVB please ask I will post links

 

[tails21]

Please get two digital probe thermometers - place one on the hammock under the basking light --- 10 min or so get the temp - babies need 105-110 temp - cool side 80ish -- PLEASE NO RED BULBS OR ANY COLORED!! They will damage the eyes and keep your dragon up all night --- temps at night should be 65-75 ambient and dark --- where is the UVB? You want a long tube fixture please and they are not all the same -- NO coils they are inadequate --- if you need recommendations for UVB please ask I will post links

Thank you I have a tube uvb directly under the screening I checked temps yesterday and most I got was in the low 90s. I will be ordering 150 watt bulbs maybe it is because it’s cold in the house

 

[tails21]

I also ordered an led light and a taller basking area so he can get more heat

 

[Sadie]

I also ordered an led light and a taller basking area so he can get more heat

The digital probe thermometers are going to give you accurate temps - the UVB is what brand and bulb please? What is the LED light for? Extra light in the tank I am assuming as they give off NO heat - what is the temp in the house? Glass tanks are harder to heat - the tank is on a stand/ table? I see in the pic hes down on the bottom floor of the tank - is he basking on the hammock under the basking light? FYI those hammocks are notorious for causing nail injuries - I would replace it w/ a fleece hammock or cloth -- you can find them on Esty.com search bearded dragons

 

[tails21]

The digital probe thermometers are going to give you accurate temps - the UVB is what brand and bulb please? What is the LED light for? Extra light in the tank I am assuming as they give off NO heat - what is the temp in the house? Glass tanks are harder to heat - the tank is on a stand/ table? I see in the pic hes down on the bottom floor of the tank - is he basking on the hammock under the basking light? FYI those hammocks are notorious for causing nail injuries - I would replace it w/ a fleece hammock or cloth -- you can find them on Esty.com search bearded dragons

it’s on a stand he does bask on the hammock which current them was 88 I attached a picture of the uvb light I brought. LED is for extra light I might need to make a run to petco to get higher wattage lamps and bulbs since Amazon is taking a while to send out

 

[Sadie]

it’s on a stand he does bask on the hammock which current them was 88 I attached a picture of the uvb light I brought. LED is for extra light I might need to make a run to petco to get higher wattage lamps and bulbs since Amazon is taking a while to send out

Temp is too low for even ambient - you want that around 100 on the hot side of the tank - you need those digital probe thermometers --- those are must haves-- the UVB is one I have never heard of and not all UVB's are of good quality -- please get one of these 24" for your tank
https://www.pangeareptile.com/colle...o-med-reptisun-t5-hood?variant=26907425734756 this comes w/ a 5.0 bulb you want a Reptisun 10.0 T 5 bulb
22" https://www.pangeareptile.com/colle...d-reptisun-10-0-uvb-t5?variant=26907418591332
this one can be found at Pet Smart - you want the 24 watt 12% bulb
https://www.pangeareptile.com/colle.../products/arcadia-prot5-12-uvb-bulb-with-hood
or this one you will need to change the bulb out to the Reptisun above
you also want the 2 ft or 24" fixture
https://hydrobuilder.com/sunblaster...mp.html?opts=eyJhdHRyaWJ1dGU5MDEiOiI2NjEwIn0=
Please get your guy a better quality UVB -- and those digital probe thermometers - I would cut the tank in 1/2 or 1/3's he is so little he will do better in a smaller area - you can then work w/ him to get him hand tamed-- if you need websites for worms / insects etc - he needs salads every day I would recommend getting him some BSFL small for now www.symtonbsf.com use those as salad lures they are a great staple for babies and good hand tamers -- website for nutrition http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html
ignore the kale info its outdated-- heres a good bowl for salads and to keep small dubias in and the BSFL
https://www.amazon.com/MACGOAL-Reptile-Ceramic-Leopard-Bearded/dp/B084VJJWTV?pf_rd_r=R0HNPKXJ2ZARWAT5MPAH&pf_rd_p=c5b6893a-24f2-4a59-9d4b-aff5065c90ec&pd_rd_r=0173f98f-f39b-4d44-9f76- 6ae4d88c419b&pd_rd_w=AuGQB&pd_rd_wg=tLkwE&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_d
he needs calcium D3 5 x per week dusted on the insects lightly coated ONCE per feeding - vitamins w/ beta carotene 2 x per week ONCE per feeding the UVB is crucial for absorbing / synthesizing of the calcium -- the UVB needs to be directly above the basking decor piece 12-15 inches

 

[tails21]

I ended up getting the first uvb you recommended and 2 heat lamps 150 watts

 

[Sadie]

I ended up getting the first uvb you recommended and 2 heat lamps 150 watts

Ok what about the digital probe thermometers? Two 150 watt bulbs is ALOT of heat - you do not want to burn him up and if you section off that tank as recommended your gonna have a lot of wattage of heat in a small area

 

[tails21]

Yes I got probe ones ok I’ll try section it off

 

[tails21]

Thank you so much for the help

 

[tails21]

 

[tails21]

That’s with two bulbs

 

[Sadie]

That’s with two bulbs

What is the digital probe reading? The IR gun is good but certain materials will throw that temp off - your digital probe is the most accurate -- you want the reading from the IR gun in the tank approx 4 inches from spot --- they are good for getting different temps around the tank -- I use 3 different gauges for getting temps--- stick ons for ambient ---- digital probes for surface and IR gun around the tank in different areas

 

[tails21]

So the probe was reading 98

 

[Sadie]

So the probe was reading 98

Please move the probe over to where he is laying -- you dont need to leave it there - I see the probe on the side of the hammock you want it directly under the lamp please

 

[tails21]

Please move the probe over to where he is laying -- you dont need to leave it there - I see the probe on the side of the hammock you want it directly under the lamp please

It’s reading 103 he seems more active now maybe he need the heat

 

[Sadie]

It’s reading 103 he seems more active now maybe he need the heat

Yes he needs the heat to start digestion - is he eating?

 

[tails21]

Yes he needs the heat to start digestion - is he eating?

He was just eating like 2 roaches a day I read there suppose to eat way more we had him for 2 weeks