setup: 50G terrarium (36x18x18). beardie is an adult female (w/ some citrus). not using night time heat since tank is 70 degrees. I also have a thermometer with probe inside tank and i'm constantly checking temps.
I have a 150w neodymium light but it gets her basking rock too hot (high 120's). I then tried a regular 90w house light but I think her colors look drabby with this (temps were about ok).
-is there really a difference in using regular light bulbs compared to more expensive heat lights as far as bringing out your pet's colors?
-should I use a 75w red infrared bulb (that I already have) and a low wattage house bulb combo?
-if there's no difference in my 1st question, should I then buy a flood lamp for heat?
also i'm shopping for a uv light. I've read the compact uv bulbs are dangerous (too bad since I have a hood that can fit them).
-the tank height isn't very high so is a reptisun 10.0 too powerful since I plan to mount it inside the tank?
-are the zoo med brands the only brands worth a crap?
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