120 gallon tank lighting help

[Rhaynes01]

I recently upgraded from 40 gallon tank to a 120 gallon tank. I need to assistance with the lighting. I have a mesh top. What size and type lights should be on the top?

 

[Sadie]

I recently upgraded from 40 gallon tank to a 120 gallon tank. I need to assistance with the lighting. I have a mesh top. What size and type lights should be on the top?

The uvb should be in the tank - either a 24" Arcadia pro T 5 w/ a 12% bulb 24 watt- or a 24" zoo med w/ a reptisun 10.0 bulb or a sunblaster nano tech 24" the bulb w/ this one needs to be replaced with the bulb posted above- 2 digital probe thermometers - basking bulb can sit on top of screen and your wattage will be determined by your probe thermometer - 95-100 surface basking temps--

 

[Rhaynes01]

The uvb should be in the tank - either a 24" Arcadia pro T 5 w/ a 12% bulb 24 watt- or a 24" zoo med w/ a reptisun 10.0 bulb or a sunblaster nano tech 24" the bulb w/ this one needs to be replaced with the bulb posted above- 2 digital probe thermometers - basking bulb can sit on top of screen and your wattage will be determined by your probe thermometer - 95-100 surface basking temps--

How do I hang the uvb in the inside of the tank?
I have more to decorate as you can tell. Is there a hammock that fits this size tank?

 

[Rhaynes01]

How do I hang the uvb in the inside of the tank?
I have more to decorate as you can tell. Is there a hammock that fits this size tank?

Is this the correct size?

 

[Sadie]

How do I hang the uvb in the inside of the tank?
I have more to decorate as you can tell. Is there a hammock that fits this size tank?

If you get a hammock please get a fleece or cloth - www.etsy.com www.pamperedbeardies.com they come w/ suction cups- the uvb you can use 3m Velcro fasteners- long plastic zip ties - I recommend picture hanging wire- it's bendable-

 

[Sadie]

Is this the correct size?

The Repti Zoo fixture is ok I was looking for the size but the bulb is junk---- its not a good bulb- you need to get the Reptisun 10.0 T5 bulb I posted -- look at the 24" or 2 ft Sunblaster Nano Tech https://hydrobuilder.com/sunblaster-nanotech-t5-ho-fixture-with-6400k-lamp.html this is a good fixture and reasonable - you want the 22" Reptisun 10.0 bulb --

 

[Jackie_NYC]

How do I hang the uvb in the inside of the tank?
I have more to decorate as you can tell. Is there a hammock that fits this size tank?

The arcadia kit has 2 brackets. You can either screw them in to a mesh or just use little cable ties to attach it inside.

 

[Laura818]

The Repti Zoo fixture is ok I was looking for the size but the bulb is junk---- its not a good bulb- you need to get the Reptisun 10.0 T5 bulb I posted -- look at the 24" or 2 ft Sunblaster Nano Tech https://hydrobuilder.com/sunblaster-nanotech-t5-ho-fixture-with-6400k-lamp.html this is a good fixture and reasonable - you want the 22" Reptisun 10.0 bulb --

How would you install this particular light on a mesh top 40 gallon tank. My beardie is 3 months old so she is still in a 40 gallon. I am currently using for light and heat and it's working fine.

Lamp Fixture Max 50W Dual Reptile Light Fixture with Two Independent Switches, UVB Reptile Light Fixture Dual Dome Lamp​

 

[Sadie]

How would you install this particular light on a mesh top 40 gallon tank. My beardie is 3 months old so she is still in a 40 gallon. I am currently using for light and heat and it's working fine.

Lamp Fixture Max 50W Dual Reptile Light Fixture with Two Independent Switches, UVB Reptile Light Fixture Dual Dome Lamp​

@Laura818 The coil UVB is not adequate -- Please get the long tube fixture I posted above - w/ the Reptisun 10.0 T 5 bulb or a 24" Arcadia Pro T5 12% bulb 24 watt -- the dome your using now is fine for a regular basking bulb and a CHE which produces heat NO light--- this would be used for winter or to boost surface basking temps in the tank which should be 105-110 for a baby and taken w/ a digital probe thermometer --- if you need links for the UVBs please ask I will post them for you --- please post your own thread I thought I was posting to the original poster above Rhaynes01 -- so I dont get confused please start your own thread -- you want a solid clear bright white basking bulb example are Flukers basking ---- Exo Terra Intense -- or a Arcadia Halogen ------ we need to get your tank set up correctly for lighting you have a very young dragon and this all needs to be on par or he / she will get sick ---- all this is crucial --- the dome can stay on top of the screen but the UVB must be unobstructed meaning NO screen or in the tank

 

[Samodo26]

I recently upgraded from 40 gallon tank to a 120 gallon tank. I need to assistance with the lighting. I have a mesh top. What size and type lights should be on the top?

If you’re putting lights on top of mesh get Arcadia pro t5 14% uvb bulb if your mounting inside get 12%. For your basking lamp there are lots of options and wattage depends on how cold or hot it is where you live so let me know that and I can answer your question better

 

[Laura818]

@Laura818 The coil UVB is not adequate -- Please get the long tube fixture I posted above - w/ the Reptisun 10.0 T 5 bulb or a 24" Arcadia Pro T5 12% bulb 24 watt -- the dome your using now is fine for a regular basking bulb and a CHE which produces heat NO light--- this would be used for winter or to boost surface basking temps in the tank which should be 105-110 for a baby and taken w/ a digital probe thermometer --- if you need links for the UVBs please ask I will post them for you --- please post your own thread I thought I was posting to the original poster above Rhaynes01 -- so I dont get confused please start your own thread -- you want a solid clear bright white basking bulb example are Flukers basking ---- Exo Terra Intense -- or a Arcadia Halogen ------ we need to get your tank set up correctly for lighting you have a very young dragon and this all needs to be on par or he / she will get sick ---- all this is crucial --- the dome can stay on top of the screen but the UVB must be unobstructed meaning NO screen or in the tank

 

[Laura818]

I live in CT and it's getting cold. I bought a second CHE because I am not getting that 105-110 degrees needed now that temps have dropped in the house. I ordered the light fixture you recommended, including the bulb, which will be set up by Monday! I also ordered a digital probe thermometer. Thank you for being so helpful and I am thrilled to have found this forum.

 

[Sadie]

I live in CT and it's getting cold. I bought a second CHE because I am not getting that 105-110 degrees needed now that temps have dropped in the house. I ordered the light fixture you recommended, including the bulb, which will be set up by Monday! I also ordered a digital probe thermometer. Thank you for being so helpful and I am thrilled to have found this forum.

Ok so you have a solid clear bright white basking bulb? The che will be fine raising the temps to what they need to be- your uvb should go in the tank or unobstructed for good uvb- rays 12-15 inches directly above the basking decor - you want temps at night ambient 65-75