I'm no expert but I've done tons of research and just got my first BP the other day but I'd recommend getting another temp/hygro guage to monitor the other side... from everything I've read you don't need day/night temp changes. Cold side ~80deg hot side ~90deg at all times. You can get a rod to hang that lamp off to raise it so temps don't get so high (mid 90's) or you can get a dimmer for the bulb.. Good Luck!