Newbie light question

[jaymillz]

I am currently buying supplies for a future dragon. I have a question on lighting. I purchased a 100w mercury bulb for the basking spot and two reptile desert uvb 26w coil lights. I am setting up a 20g long. Will this lighting be sufficient? I plan on doing the tube lighting for uvb when the dragon moves to a larger permanent housing.

Thank you in advance for any assistance.


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[PatsyB]

The coil bulbs are no good for bearded dragons. They don't penetrate deep enough in the tank to give any benefit. Your dragon would have to sit like 2 inches away from it. Coil bulbs also can cause eye problems. The MVB should be enough on its own in a 20 gallon tank.

 

[jaymillz]

The coil bulbs are no good for bearded dragons. They don't penetrate deep enough in the tank to give any benefit. Your dragon would have to sit like 2 inches away from it. Coil bulbs also can cause eye problems. The MVB should be enough on its own in a 20 gallon tank.

Thank you very much. So I should invest in the tubing uvb like Reptisun 10.0?


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[PatsyB]

Thank you very much. So I should invest in the tubing uvb like Reptisun 10.0?


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I would get a T5 reptisun or Arcadia light that would cover1/2 - 2/3 of the tank.