Tank set up

[Billie2888]

I just upgraded my dragons tank but I can't get the temp up. It's a 55 gal tank what bulbs should I use? I don't want her to start brumating

 

[Krystal0]

I just upgraded my dragons tank but I can't get the temp up. It's a 55 gal tank what bulbs should I use? I don't want her to start brumating

 

[Sadie]

I just upgraded my dragons tank but I can't get the temp up. It's a 55 gal tank what bulbs should I use? I don't want her to start brumating

Make sure your using a digital probe thermometer- what wattage are you using now? Correct uvb as well NO Coils

 

[Billie2888]

Make sure your using a digital probe thermometer- what wattage are you using now? Correct uvb as well NO Coils

I'm using a digital thermometer and I have an analog one in the tank as well. Using 150 watt an my uvb isn't a coil. Tank Is at 91 degrees

 

[Skybug]

150?? , what are your house temps? Put cardboard over the top of the enclosure to trap in some heat…

 

[Billie2888]

150?? , what are your house temps? Put cardboard over the top of the enclosure to trap in some heat…

Ooooh I usually try to keep my house at 80-85. Cardboard is a goood idea tho! Thank you!

 

[Sadie]

I'm using a digital thermometer and I have an analog one in the tank as well. Using 150 watt an my uvb isn't a coil. Tank Is at 91 degrees

Is the tank on the floor? Is it in a colder room ? Sitting next to a air conditioner vent? Are you placing the probe on the basking spot? It needs to be on the spot where he basks-- If you can post pic of the tank so we can give ideas of why its not heating up w/ that 150 watt your using --- the UVB is what brand and bulb T 5 or a T 8 or is it a MVB ?

 

[Bailey]

@Sadie has a good point here, if the tank is on the floor it may be harder harder to keep temps up as it's very flowy. I tried this once as well and had to get a dresser stand to put my guys enclosure onto.

Maybe you could try a CHE bulb (ceramic heat emitter)? Just make sure your temperatures are accurate and it does not get too hot!