Proper Lightning for 40 gallon baby bearded dragon

[Sadie]

And assume this thermometer is no good?View attachment 28109

No that is a good thermometer- I would get two

 

[demken]

The guys here are recommending this Mercury bulb because it’s a combination bulb and he says works very well. Assume that’s crap, too?

and thank you vey much — I’m dizzy with confusion right now but feel bad for Moonie.

 

[Skybug]

He can “survive” on anything, but the best lighting is what sadie recommended, dont buy the 70$ bulb, goodness, i can’t believe they can charge that.

 

[Skybug]

Id get some bugs and leave, you can use the uv you have now till your proper lighting is here.

 

[demken]

Id get some bugs and leave, you can use the uv you have now till your proper lighting is here.

I got the 2 thermostats, crickets and bounced out of there. Good thing they have a 60 day return policy.

 

[demken]

Which option should I use while I wait on the preferred and your recommend option?

 

[Skybug]

What do u have for fixtures

 

[demken]

What do u have for fixtures

I have the correct fixture for each — but which option is best for Moonie now while I get the better ones? I literally have a PetCo in my basement.

 

[Skybug]

Does your long fixture have a reflector?

 

[demken]

Does your long fixture have a reflector?

It’s this kind: https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/en..._ddDmKufd5HSjhpZYw77Xc4H29R44T-xoCcXAQAvD_BwE

 

[Skybug]

No reflector in it, but id still use it instead of the compact bulb, they are bad for bearded dragons eyes

 

[Skybug]

I personally have used the “coil” uvbs and they arnt quality. You want the uv spectrum spread throughout the enclosure.

 

[Sadie]

Please use the Thrive for now --- w/ no reflector the UVB rays are going to go all over and not downward toward him which is what you want --- the coil is going to do nothing in a 40 gallon tank --- they are just bad all around I have nothing good to say about them and the Thrive fixtures and bulbs are junk -- I cant believe they are selling them w / NO reflectors -- jeez you can go to Home Depot and get a under counter fixture for $13 and get the same effect as what your paying for that Thrive--- you can take a piece of tinfoil and place inside the Thrive fixture w/ the shiny side out -- that will reflect the UVB rays till you get a decent fixture --- what are you ordering ? Please post back on here when you get it I will help you get it placed in your tank --- the screen on the tank is it a fine mesh like a screen door or a wide hole type screen ?