Hi, I am new to the forum. We got a 150 gallon aquarium so my daughter's bearded dragon could have some more room to move around. I want to get it setup correctly before we move her in, and I am having some trouble getting the temperature up. Currently I have 2 ceramic heaters, a mercury vapor light, and 2 three foot fluorescent UV lights. One end of the take is at about 85 degrees and the other is at about 72. Any recommendation on how I can get the temperature up to a desirable level? I have heard bad things about heat rocks and under take heaters, so I could use some suggestions.
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Setting up new enclosure
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A higher wattage basking bulb is the easiest way to increase the enclosure temps. It might take a bit of trial and error to find the perfect wattage for your enclosure.
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What state do you live in if i may ask? And do you have a mesh screen top? That could be keeping the heat from penetrating the tank, Make shure theres lots of places your beardie can hide from the light, does your beardie have a blanky inside the tank? I tuck mine in at night in one of her hides when we have our ac on , i also have cardboard cutouts for the top of the tank to keep the heat in during the winter.
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What mvb are you using? And what is the wattage? You only need one of those UVB's-- what are you using a T 5 or T 8?
Thank you all, I live in Seattle, so the climate in moderate all year around. The fluorescent bulbs are T8 36" Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB Fluorescent Bulb, and the MV bulb is a 100w Thrive Essentials Basking Spot, and I have 2 100w ceramic heaters... also Thrive if I remember correctly.
I do have mesh screens on the top. but both ceramic heaters are below it. i can cover more space on top to hold in heat but I was worried about airflow. Is low power under take heat bad?
We will get her a blanket
I do have mesh screens on the top. but both ceramic heaters are below it. i can cover more space on top to hold in heat but I was worried about airflow. Is low power under take heat bad?
We will get her a blanket
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Under tank heaters and rocks dont help lizards get heat, they need heat from light, cardboard has good airflow, you can cut squares in it if you want more, but right now i think u have to much ventilation is the problem
Yes no heat pads please- and if you keep.the mvb please get a mega ray or solar glo the thrive brand is not good-- for your size tank I would get a 160 watt and have it unobstructed w/ a distance of 14-16 inches-- the T 8 also needs to be unobstructed with basking decor directly underneath 6-8 inches-- the screen blocks 30% of the rays- the thrive bulb is not a good bulb uvb wise-- basking temps it's probably fine but not so much on the UVB side- you can also just switch over to a bright white basking bulb as well it's up to you since you have the T 8 but the size of your tank I would consider switching that over to a T 5 it's gonna cover more area- you decide- I can help if you need more helpThank you all, I live in Seattle, so the climate in moderate all year around. The fluorescent bulbs are T8 36" Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB Fluorescent Bulb, and the MV bulb is a 100w Thrive Essentials Basking Spot, and I have 2 100w ceramic heaters... also Thrive if I remember correctly.
I do have mesh screens on the top. but both ceramic heaters are below it. i can cover more space on top to hold in heat but I was worried about airflow. Is low power under take heat bad?
We will get her a blanket
