How to Setup Bearded Dragon Lights - Bearded Dragon Setup

[@iloveaudrey08]

Omg I’m so overwhelmed 😭😭😭 we just “inherited” two dragons. Had no idea it would be this much work. I want to cry!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

No worries it is a lot at first. So much info thrown at you all that matters is a enclosure with heat and uvb. Uvb should be an Arcadia 12% t5 ho 24 inch for 18 inch enclosures on top of screen or a 14% Arcadia t5 ho for 24 inch tall enclosures on top of screen

[@Changemymind1]

I found a full grown guy outside. Didn't want him to die. So brought him in. I hope he's ok till I can what he needs or give to a rescue.

[@Khloro]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Thanks you for answering the question I'm going to buy the New Age Pet® ECOFLEX 48" Large Mojave Reptile Habitat which is 24 inch .

[@Clairiflied]

I love the no nonsense nature of this video and the focus on being affordable but effective. Hoping to see more like this on bearded dragons from you!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you so much! Yes more to come for sure!

[@robertjackson5925]

I agree thes vids are right to the point explaining easily and smoothly on so many different types of critters nice job

[@BeachSalad]

Thanks for the info in this video man! My dad recently rescued a bearded dragon from one of his employees who definitely did not know how to take care of her (40 Gallon, one 75 watt basking bulb, nothing else). I went out and bought her a proper basking bulb, UVB bulb, temp and hygrometers, a couple of hides for her. I still have to get a UVB index reader and a couple more things along with proper husbandry so she feels safe and comfortable. Thanks again for the help. I look forward to making sure my beardie lives a happy and long life.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

awesome to hear! happy to help

[@sammythai99]

I wanted to say thank you for the lighting tips. My bearded dragons seemed so lazy until I decided to add the LED lighting and now they are more active. Also, thanks for the UVB info.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Happy to help! Glad it made her more active!

[@paidactor2884]

you made it feel like i was actually being spoken too as opposed to watching a video. powerful ass speaker bro. you’ve earned my sub. ty for the info.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I really appreciate that thank you 😊

[@uae0089]

thank you so much for recommending the solarmeter! my bearded dragon got sick and i didn't know. but when i bought the solarmeter i found out that the UVB bulb are completely useless even though it was new one. i took my bearded dragon to the vet and got better now but i also changed the bulb to a uvb tube light one from exo terra. it works like a charm. the solarmeter might have been expensive but its really useful. it even helps me finding the right angle on where to setup the uvb tube light.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

That’s great you got one! They are a lifesaver

[@hannahpinson7851]

Love your videos!!!! Just started up a Bioactive 120 gallon terrarium and have been following all your advice!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you! Lets go! I’m excited for you

[@connie6299]

Most helpful video I’ve found so far! Thank you so much. Heading out to get that halogen to increase the temp in our enclosure. Was only reaching 80 degrees with one 150 watt and a 12% T5 UVB on top of the screen.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you I’m glad I could help

[@MightyHex]

That’s why I watch videos, to know the choice of build to get in order to have the perfect amount of uvb/a. No need to buy that expensive device. Thank for buying it for us.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Even better I have a updated one where I tell you exactly how far your dragon should be so now you would know exactly the best placement

[@aaroncollins6628]

Just found your KZbin page today!! I am so thankful. Definitely gained a subscriber!!! I joined a Facebook group for Bearded Dragons, and all they did was criticism 😔. Call me stupid and many hateful things. I have just got my bearded Dragons and bought a starter kit but after watching this I realize the starter kit has many things wrong with it. I have proper lights on order now. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!!!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you so much! Yes Facebook groups are brutal. I hate seeing new keepers get scolded for not knowing and seeking info. We all make mistakes and learn. No need to be mean about it. Happy to help!

[@mrsbenz1020]

You are great at explaining. As you mentioned, you may have more info but this was very helpful! Thanks.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you very much

[@HeatherAnne]

Thank you so much! Someone didnt want their bearded dragon and I took her and I'm having to learn a lot quickly.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Very kind and amazing of you to take her in! Yes it is a learning curve

[@bbycherub2420]

So helpful, finally a video straight to the point 👍

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you 😊

[@katebaker6341]

All ima say is thank the lord for vids like this cause the pets store guy didn’t tell me all this I’m jus happy I started doing more research before jus goin ahead and getting one

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Glad to be of service 😁

[@No_ReGretzky99]

I just got mine a couple weeks ago he’s only maybe maybe a foot already in a 75gal, I’m a week or so once I clean out my 120 gal he’ll be in there and when I upgrade my African cichlid show tank it’s a 125 gallon 6ft long be his next home then custom built ❤your vid’s man

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Appreciate you a lot

[@chrismorones2161]

Thanks for the video!! Best video I’ve seen by far, extremely helpful!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Happy to help!

[@glowingsoulfire819]

Just hanging out and watching all your vids! I really enjoyed the UVB meter test in this one.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you 😊 I’m glad you did

[@oddgecko]

Hey man, really great and informative video and I just have a quick question. At 10:27 you are showcasing your light setup for your bearded dragon, but shouldn't the uvb be spread across the entire tank so that the reptile is constantly getting the uvb? Otherwise would they not be susceptible to metabolic bone disease?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

You can however just like outside they need to take cover from the sun and go places that don’t have uvb. The basking zone is where they go to get that heat and uvb. They will spend most time there. As long as you provide the right diet and uvb. MBD will not be a factor. So you don’t need the entire cage to have uvb. Because the time they spend in the basking zone will be more than enough to get the uvb they need. However if you don’t have the right bulb for uvb then it won’t matter how much the cage is covered they will get uvb. That’s why you definitely need a zoo med t5 ho 10.0 linear bulb or Arcadia 12% t5 ho bulb as well.

[@steeerooo7909]

Hi, I just rescued a beardie, but I got no clue what I'm doing. I just felt so bad for him. This is really helpful! He is currently in a 20L tank. I'll definitely start saving ASAP to make a 120 gallon. How do you keep your insects? They dont seem to last more than 3 days, max

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

That’s awesome! So I do have a video on how I keep crickets alive and that will translate to all insects because I keep them all the same

[@Bryantrincon413]

Thanks im about to buy a bearded dragon for my son and just made it more affordable im going to go to home depot and check those bulbs out

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

No problem. Make sure to get the floodlights not the spotlight. They sell them right beside each other.

[@TheOriginalAliKat]

Hi. Great video, but i have questions 😂 I have 120g enclosure (3 sides are wood with screen on top and 2 glass doors in front). Tony(5 yr old) is still brumating, and I am moving in 2 weeks, so i am trying to get his new enclosure design? setup? completed, so he only has to go through one big change instead of 3 changes(new design, new lighting, and moving to a new place). He's my first beardie, and i made a lot of mistakes in the first layout that i have fixed. All my lights are on the screen top, but i want to move them inside the tank. I have a basking light, 2 ceramic heat emitters, and an Arcadia Dessert T5 12% 24 inches. I couldn't get his ambient heat high enough, so i added a heating pad on each end on the outside of the wood walls, and the temp is set to 80. I also blocked them so he could not get to them so he didn't get burnt or something. My questions are: Should i replace the heat emmitters with heat bulbs? I am terried of him not getting enough UVB. Should i get a longer one? Or a 14% instead of 12%? I have also considered getting 2 uvb and putting on near the basking spot and one in the center (long ways) of the tank. Good idea or very bad? 😅 are the heating pads still risky on the outside of the wood? I don't know if they really help. Are these inexpensive sensors trash?? Spirastell Light bulb radiation tester,UVB UVB Test Meter UVB Tester UVB Tester Professional UVB Meter OWSOO SIUKE Tester UVB www.walmart.com/ip/5298696201 Sorry, this is so long

[@MoToneDom3]

Hey Chief! Thank you for sharing the knowledge. Love your videos, we are learning so much. Q - I have an Exo Terra 36x18x18 enclosure. With an Arcadia tubular 12%, how many watts are needed if it sits on top of the mesh - 24 or 39 watts or higher? And with LED and Halogen lights, is 75 watts enough? Thanks!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

So for a 36x18x18 24 watts is enough. And 75 watts should be great if you can’t hit the desired temps go ahead and go to 100 watts as well

[@nickberesford6974]

I just got a dubia 4x2x2 enclosure. My basking platform is about 8" high so about 16" from the top mesh screen. If I have a Arcadia 14% proT5 34" kit, do you think if I put this on top of the screen it would be good? I was planning to mount it inside but after doing research and watching this video I believe it will be too close to the basking platform. thanks. great video

[@yungprince03]

Can you do a video on screen tops vs solid tops...what's your preference, is one better then the other?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes working on that video now

[@gz32tt]

Great info!! This really gave me the info I was looking for, thank you!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

No problem I’m glad I was able to help

[@darlabecker7215]

This is so helpful! So I have a 4x2x2 coming in the mail and I would like to put the UVB on top if possible. Can I use a 14% UVB bulb on top of the screen? How close would the basking spot need to be?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you 🙏 on top of screen I would say around 12 inches away from basking spot

[@darlabecker7215]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Thank you so much!!!

[@deanmoser8788]

@@ChiefSweetsUniversethis includes through the mesh correct? i like to use the reptisun bulbs and fixtures becauxe i just think they're higher quality so i have a t5 5.0 for now, getting a 10.0 from amazon. i have heard that most bearded dragons can withstand up to uvb index 7.0 as long as they have places to hide, but some leather or silk back dragons have more delicate skin which makes uvb index more important. does that sound right to you?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

@@deanmoser8788 yes very true. Max 7.4. Don’t have to cover the entire enclosure with uvb just the basking spot as well

[@tcrs6]

Man your videos have been so helpful! Quick question, I got the Arcadia lamp per your suggestion and have one of those 40 gallon zooMed petsmart enclosures. I was wondering if I put the light bar straight across the thank, some of it is blocked off by that middle plastic like in your video at 9:14. Would the plastic melt? Or am I good running it like this. Thanks in advance!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yeah the uvb shouldn’t melt it as it only gets about 90f. Just make sure the middle of the bulb is not blocked that’s the strongest uvb rays. So the middle of the uvb shouldn’t be blocked. The ends of the uvb is weaker so that’s ok

[@No_ReGretzky99]

U got a video on how you made your mesh lids for the dragon cage you showed in video??? Thanks I earned a sub man no BS straight to point

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Appreciate you! Yes I have two guides on how I built my enclosures

[@otxgalaxy8056]

Hello love your videos you helped a lot with my new 2 month old dragon. Do you recommend putting a Arcadia 12.0 24 in. inside the tank ?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yeah that works just make sure it’s 12 inches away. Any closer than 12 inches is too much

[@otxgalaxy8056]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you very much ! Will do !

[@donaldmorris2949]

Helllp Sweeeet!!! I am taking our 4 month old beardie on a week beach vacation due to unable to board/ get a sitter, we are using a temp set up, but I do not have room for his normal heat and uvb set up, is there a good combo heat/uvb clip-on I can get for his temp set up? Something known for great UBV??? I do not have a tester. Recommendations???

[@80sGAMER]

7:48 - what kind of a vine branch is that and where can I get a thick one to support the width of an adult bearded dragon's body?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Mine online Pangea reptile

[@deanjager4341]

​@ChiefSweetsUniverse Hi Chief. I just received my lumenize uv light fixture for my bearded dragon. I know you mentioned switching your fixtures to these in a another video. Any chance you could provide your settings for the sunrise and sunset with the times and intensity settings? It would be greatly appreciated if you have the time. Thanks for all your videos. Very informative for everyone.

[@Beansalive]

i want to use an Arcadia light for my beardie does it matter what kind of fixture i use for the bar light? Or does it have to be a specific one? I have a 40 gallon tank atm with a mesh top what Arcadia light do you recommend for that? 12 or 14% ? Your video is very informational and has helped me alot in seeing what i need to change. I’ve been using coil lights and i didn’t know about them until watching this video. Thank you ❤

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

No I switched to Pangea reptile t5 bars because they were the cheapest. Don’t use repti zoo bars I’ve heard bad things about them. Get the 12% light. I’m glad I could help.

[@JTrippBeatz]

My bearded dragon gots mbd I asked “petco” everything I’d need for the lizard and they picked everything out for me so I did some research and realized the bulbs they gave me was 1 night time bulb “red” and 1 uva heat bulb!! So this entire time my lizard has not been able to get the nutrients that she needs and I’m very upset I have now gotten the uvb light and I’m hoping the symptoms will subside she can hardly use her back legs right now… she’s not even a year old so I hope I can help her before it’s too late thanks for the information btw 😮

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

So sorry to hear that! This is a very common situation when having petco help with what you need

[@staceyroberts3468]

Gosh I get so confused on the lighting and bulbs 😩🤦🏼‍♀️. I keep re-watching this 😂😂

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I’m making a update video that is better explained

[@qxeen6919]

hi, im building a bearded dragons enclosure and im going to have a hardware cloth top and its going to be 4x2x2 120 gallon i would like to have it on top of the cages and not mounted inside what would you recommend? also do i need two heat lamps, i was thinking about doing one heat lamp 100w with a dimmer and a led light on the opposite side for lighting. please lmk !

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I would do two heat lamps. I have the exact setup with a 120 gallon on top of hardware cloth. I have to use two 100 watt bulbs to reach the desired temp. And a led light on the other end to brighten it up 😁

[@qxeen6919]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse okay thank you, do u have a recommended substrate. i was thinking of doing play sand and coconut coir but I've heard a lot about impaction. but on the other end I've heard having tile in there tank for there whole life cant give them joint problems.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

@@qxeen6919 yeah I use top soil and play sand. Coconut coir can be dusty.

[@klewdatruf2789]

@10:29 the labeled overview picture of your enclosure. What is the light that’s not labeled? And is it recommended?? Thank you so much your content is so informative!!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Oh yeah it’s a extra heat lamp

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I’m happy to help! This tank is very large and I need two heat lamps to get appropriate temps

[@klewdatruf2789]

Oh ok thank you so much! So that’s just another halogen light there? I have a 4x2x2 enclosure but have not got a dragon yet! I have to make sure it’s perfect first!😂

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

@@klewdatruf2789 that’s good to hear! Prepare first. Yeah it’s for extra heat is all the light is doing

[@klewdatruf2789]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse absolutely!proper preparation prevents poor performance! Lol thank you so much! Love your videos!!

[@Paradoxpets]

Thank you so much for all the info. I never thought to add an extra light for brightness. I did mount my arcadia t5 12% on the inside of my dubia 120 gallon enclosure. I hope that's right. I can not afford that ubv meter.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yeah I would recommend mounting inside dubias enclosure so you did it correct! I understand about the uvb meter it’s so expensive.

[@autumn9745]

Hey I have a question, I just got the 120g zen habitats enclosure… how did you mount the uvb on the inside?

[@Crazymax290]

Hello! Sorry I'm a late, I wanted to know how many of the LED lights you need for a 120 Gallon tank? I assume two but just want to make sure.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yeah I like two led I have mine setup with one zoo med 100 watt heat bulb, Arcadia 14% t5 24 inch uvb, led daylight strip on the hot side and one led daylight strip on the cool side

[@M3LONVR1]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse

[@louisdavies4832]

Hi man, thanks for the info. Im looking at a 5ft/6ft tanks so a bit larger than the one you showed. Will I need any additional lighting for this?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes you may need up to 3 heat lamps and a 3ft uvb bar instead of the 2ft one. Other than that same sort of stuff really just making it larger basking areas due to the enclosure being larger

[@PaperChasin91]

I have that double zoo med 1 you were talking about with a 150wat basking light. And 10.0 uvb. For a 20 gallon. It’s a juvenile bearded dragon. Is that fine for now until I upgrade to a 50 gallon

[@abrahamramos926]

Question man, is there a way I can put both the UVB & UVA Heat in the long Bar type of Light Bulb? Have both of them on top

[@keleyahlivebytheword8864]

Hi do you own any Henry Lawson lizard? If so could you give information about them including how to set up there tanks. I've got one and have got a ceramic heat emitter an a tube pro t5 uvb light (all this was recommended from reptile shop). And they said that's all I need. An then I've got the thermostat with a temperature probe.

[@blueduke6170]

Hey cheif what are your thoughts on using a blue led bulb to help light up the cool side? I just thought it could look cool?

[@thetinyscientist9487]

Colored lights are dangerous to their eye site from what I read so you wanna stay away from them

[@vincentvaldez7695]

Any tips? I have the zen habitat enclosure it’s a 4x2x2 and I’m having a hard time with my temps on his basking side I have the 100 watt flood light on top screen but it seems cold still and he doesn’t seem interested in his food much I’m guessing cause he’s kinda on the cold side any tips?? New to the hobby btw so everything helps

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

No worries so the zen because it is a open top enclosure the heat escapes so quickly what I do with open tips is I have to use two lamps and up the wattage. Now during summer I only have to use two 75 watt halogen heat lamps

[@jensjeppesen]

Almost couldn't concentrate on what you were saying, because if Bubba is in the video, Bubba steals the video

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you Jen! Yeah they steal the show always. Bubba is so big now 19 inches long!

[@destinyg1431]

Best educational video

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you

[@SabrinaDArmendariz]

What do you recommend for night heating? Would you use a ceramic heat bulb? Or just shut all lights off?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Shut all the lights off. They will be fine unless it’s like 32f in the house lol

[@Calciteiscool]

I am planning on getting a bearded dragon pretty soon. I saw the Arcadia 12% pack you recommended but I don’t know where to get replacement bulbs from. I’m also wondering what would be best for a tank that is 17 inches tall.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

12% would be best. Replacement bulbs can be bought at reptile basics website or Pangea reptile websites

[@Calciteiscool]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thanks for your help! I’ll try my best to make my bearded dragon as happy and healthy as possible.

[@mattvosmeier7519]

When mounting the Arcadia 12% what is the measurement needed from the light to dragons back? You showed the distance for the coil bulb to get proper reading but didn’t show the arcadia

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Oh I have a entire video on exact distance for each of the uvb bulbs including the Arcadia 12% in a newer updated lighting guide here How to Setup Bearded Dragon lights! Bearded Dragon lighting Guide kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZnOnnWkeK2jkMU

[@gibsonleboeuf3869]

Do you use ultraviolet light at night? Wjat lighting do you use at night?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

No lights at night

[@schybux632]

I have the 120 gal ReptileHabitats enclosure from dubiaroaches and the 12% from Arcadia rn. I’ve been trying to figure out how to mount the lamp inside because the lid is pretty thick, but I can’t figure out a safe way. What would you recommend? Cheers

[@johnmanuel1268]

Can I use two led floods and heat the other side too. 4x2x2 enclosure

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

The LED floodlights don’t produce any heat you can use them to brighten the cage for sure. But you only want to heat one side of the tank

[@shisemuchitsujo5661]

If I may ask, what kind of Clamp light do you use for the PHILIPS 428805 Halogen PAR38 90 Watt Equivalent Dimmable Flood Standard Base Light Bulbs?

[@jenniferbeavers8680]

The zoomed light is 33 in long & my tank is only 36 in long. It’s recommending the 39w but it’s gonna be too long for the enclosure

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

If you look around they sell them as small as 14 inches.

[@BbradleyCcollier]

Do you put the light bar on the inside or outside of the tank? If so what do you use to hang it?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Working on that video right now showing how to do that and why

[@robertjackson5925]

One of my favorite animals ever and i so want one but my son is rough and handsy hes 4 lol but i really cant wait to get me one soon

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

4 is not too long before he should be out of it. my son is 5 and he finally got out of that stage so maybe not too long

[@cns187]

is the reason for putting 2 par38 floodlights to reach the proper temperature or can that just be done with one floodlight?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

It’s just how tall a 2 foot cage is it’s very hard to hit the proper temps especially when you have open top cages. Heat escapes. So that’s the reason for 2

[@nickg2316]

Thanks for your help bro!!!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Happy to help!

[@XxtoxicgoonxX]

I just got one today do I cut the lights off at night

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes all lights off at night

[@robertguillory5897]

What do you use for the flood lights? I see the lamp on ur Amazon list but not the diameter

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I use par38 flood lights for my screen top enclosures and par 30 50 watt equivalent flood lights on my closed top enclosures. However they are discontinued now due to a green energy bill so I’m gonna have to switch to zoomeds repti basking bulb. 100 watts for screen enclosures and 50 watts for closed tops

[@seanfreeman3602]

Do you leave the lights on all night as well?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

No all lights off at night

[@ThinkingClairely]

Ok so just to confirm, to replicate this lighting setup I'll need a basking bulb, UVB tubular bulb, floodlight, and a "regular" light bulb?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Uvb tube bulb, led daylight bulb, and the floodlight will be the basking light.

[@ThinkingClairely]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse gotcha, thank you!! 😊

[@GentryGates-gx3cv]

My local pet stores only have zoo med reptisuns. Most are 10.0 UVB, but how many watts should i do for a 40 gallon tank? And i have a 100 watt basking bulb, that will do right?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes that’s perfect you can try 75 watts if your house is a little warm.

[@LJB2323]

For my enclosure I have a UVB bulb and a ceramic heat lamp next to eachother. Is this recommended?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes that’s good because the dragon will sit where the heat is and since the uvb is there he will sit under uvb as well. However I do recommend halogen bulbs over ceramic heat emitters. You still can use the heat emitter It’s just my opinion

[@M3LONVR1]

Hello I got a question so i just got a bearded dragon and I got a Arcadia ShadeDweller ProT5 UVB Kit is that good

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

No that is meant for animals who don’t really come out during the day. Wayyy too weak you want the Arcadia 12% or zoo med reptisun t5 10.0 24 inch

[@M3LONVR1]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse this?Arcadia 584505 Pro T5 UVB Kit 39W Desert with D3+ 12% Reptile Tube

[@TheBabydaddy1973]

Thanks for the video, very informative. Brand new to this as we just got our new girl Merlin. Question we have a 40 gal Thrive habit with the the two round UVB (CF) and heat lights. Our beardie is around 1yr old, how do you recommend we upgrade our lights given we will eventually be in a 120 gallon 4x2x2 in another 6months or so. The basking rock is in the corner and 11 inches from the top of the mesh top. Was thinking the 14.0 arcadia that is 24inches long or do you think the 12 inch length is ok? Thanks.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I would definitely go with the 24 inch Arcadia 12 or 14% anyone of those would be fine. Just cause it’s so much more space need more UVB coverage

[@TheBabydaddy1973]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse OK thanks, and what do you recommend in the mean time for my 40 Gallon 36X18x18? 10.0? T5? there is a mesh.

[@TheBabydaddy1973]

I just went with the 10.0 T5, hopefully will be enough.

[@zariyahcollins631]

I really need help, I got a better understanding from your vid but I have a 40 gallon tank and I need help on lighting, rn I don’t know what to get for lighting at all please help and lmk what lighting I need for my 40 gallon tankb

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Arcadia 12% t5 or zoo med t5 10.0 will be great for that size tank

[@zariyahcollins631]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse THANK YOU SO MUCH I watch you all the time you inspired me to get a bearded dragon so now I’m just gonna do my best to get that. Gotta come up with the extra money lol☺️

[@fabriciotarazona9344]

Hi, what if in my country they dont sell those long uvb tubes and just a regular exo terra 150w uvb bulb, would that work too for a 4x2x2 enclosure?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I haven’t tested it myself but I do know the zoomed mega compact 65 watt is very good

[@kennymarquez24]

Hey man I’m having a hard time with getting the uvb light directly on his basking spot mainly because the halogen dome is so big/wide that when I use my meter the proper uvb is a little bit to the side of the basking spot. He does have more branches to climb on in the middle of the tank which has excellent uvb reedings. Do you think this is sufficient? 40gal tank for now both basking and uvb lights on top of the screen.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I know what you mean as long as he does climb and bask on the branches with the proper uvb he will be good

[@denisekirk8571]

Great information!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you 🙏

[@ct6301]

Great video, much appreciated!

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Thank you 🙏

[@eeerrrriiicc]

Is the Arcadia 12% or 14% on top of the enclosure better for a 36x18x18 or inside the enclosure? Which would you recommend?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I would say the 12% would be better that way if you have a basking spot you don’t have to worry about super high levels of uvb.

[@eeerrrriiicc]

Oh ok so 12% for the top of the screen correct?

[@Mandymei8]

Is an led daylight 100 watt equivalent medium base dimmable light okay too? It says brightness is 1600 lumens?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes that’s great

[@edgyboiklaus]

For “nighttime” within an enclosure I know that the LED lamp should be off and the Heat lamp still on but dimmed slightly but what about the UVB lamp ?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

All lights off at night

[@edgyboiklaus]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse Thank you, I’ve been watching a bunch of videos and none of them have discussed this aspect, is there a good method to maintain heat within an enclosure with the heat lamp off ?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

@@edgyboiklaus as long as its not below 60f then you dont have to worry but if it does get cold then you can use a deep heat projector or a ceramic heat emitter

[@Alextherelic1]

Honestly it’s kinda messed up how the uvb measurer costs so much because companies know they have no choice but to buy

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I feel that so much.

[@LillianaCoffman]

quick question! i have a 40 gallon breeder tank and i dont know what kind of uvb or heating source i need to use. what would be the best options for me?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I think a 75watt - 100watt reptibasking bulb would be good and a 12% Arcadia uvb bulb will be great for uvb

[@LillianaCoffman]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thank you so much!

[@JohnLopez-jt1cj]

Lights are on all day?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes. Morning to nighttime. When the sun comes up lights come on when it goes down I turn mine off

[@ginochavez4009]

Hey I’m so confused right know. I just got a 50 gallon aquarium and I need to get UVB and Heat light. Recommendations?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Arcadia 12% and a 100 watt heat bulb

[@keramiz3072]

Can I put UVB on top of screen? My little guy baby stopped eating but he's shedding is that normal?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes very normal. You totally can put it on top of screen

[@kurteightin]

I got the Arcadia lighting set up and online for a replacement there is the Arcadia D3 12%, js that okay to use ? Thanks

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yes that’s it. Make sure it’s the same length as the fixture you have as well

[@olthousem02]

Is there anywhere you can find a quality uvb meter for a less expensive price

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Unfortunately no. They pretty much have a monopoly on it so that’s the cheapest

[@robertjackson5925]

Do they get along with other lizards of dif types ?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

They do not. Mainly because they will try and eat them 😂

[@yaya4061]

Sick shirt

[@GamerKids2011]

What kind of bearded dragon is this? It looks just like mine but I could never figure out her morph.

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

She is a het trans bearded dragon

[@mdmale80]

I had a feeling that coil/cone wasn't doing jack for my enclosure. Going back to the tube 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yeah unfortunately it is terrible

[@mdmale80]

​@@ChiefSweetsUniverse so I just bought a 75w led bulb for my baby blood red dragon I purchased last Thursday. Immediately, I'm noticing more movement from him. Was worried because he wasn't eating, but now he's eating the crickets and running all over the enclosure. Hopefully that's a good thing.

[@MacD2029]

Hi with your 12% UVB Arcadia T5, what distance do you want that from the basking spot, mounted inside the cage (no mesh top).

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

No mesh top it will be about 15 inches away from basking spot

[@alexandriagamero9021]

what wattage do you recommend for the arcadia uvb? i have a 4x2x2. i want to get the 12% 48'' 54 watt but im not sure

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

You will be fine with a 24watt or 36 watt.

[@Zo6willy]

What about night time do u turn lights off or replace them with CHE?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Yeah night time all lights are off. It gets cool at night in the deserts so they will be fine as long as it’s big 40f in your house lol

[@robertjackson5925]

I noticed the dino skull in the background from the Madagascar hissing cockroach video....could the dragons eat the young roaches as feeders and they could clean the tank before there lunch ?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

The dragons could definitely eat the young roaches. I feed baby hissers to mine as a treat.

[@robertjackson5925]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse thats great to know ...is it ok for jr to be handling the roaches frequently...will it cause them issues.because hes hands on and wants to play with them ..

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

@@robertjackson5925 no they will be fine they are really hardy as adults

[@Johan_FRLN]

I am confused on something: If I give my beardie calcium with vitamin D3, does it still need the uvb? Because the uvb helps the bearded dragon produce vitamin D3, but if the calcium already has it, does it still need the uvb?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

You need the uvb because the uvb itself is what makes there body use utilize the vitamins.

[@Johan_FRLN]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse ok thanks

[@thtboybrowinters]

i have the double dome fixture thts 100 watts max on each side. can i run two 75 watt 55 par30 halogen flood lights or is one good enough for my dragon?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Two 75 watts might be too much you could probably do two 50 watts and reach optimal temperature

[@thtboybrowinters]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse ok, does the 50 have to be par30 or can it be par20?

[@2007lymoua]

so I'm about to get a bearded dragon and my uvb will be inside the cage, it's custom built. what levels should the uvb be since it's not being filtered by any screens. I have the same uvb sensor you have? I'm using the t8 10.0 zoomed

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I have not tested the t8 but I know it produces less uvb than the t5 it’ll be ok to put it in the inside without screens.

[@2007lymoua]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse ok thanks, yeah im gonna try the t5 since the t8 doesn't seem to give off as much

[@2007lymoua]

you're pretty knowledgeable with reptiles but I get confused with supplements for bearded dragons. since I have a uvb I should use the calcium powder, and calcium powder with vitamins without d3?

[@beliciasmith5906]

Am I supposed to get two UBV lights because the one I bought doesn't work

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Return it it definitely should work

[@dannyrocks02]

In your video u said 14% for 120 but then you showed a 12%. Which one should we use?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Either one will be fine

[@bobbiwallace662]

i love your chanel just found it i have a 120 gallon tank sense i got it been a pain trying to get temps and uvb right . u do talk a bit fast so i want a t 10.0 ? so my 24 inch bar would be ok?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Sorry about that I been trying to slow down on speaking so fast haha. Thank you very much. Yes you want the Zoomed 10.0 24 inch bar will be perfect.

[@bobbiwallace662]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse your links dont work on the uvb bulbs

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

@@bobbiwallace662 thank you I’ll update them

[@bobbiwallace662]

turns' out i have a t8 18 inch dessert 50 i should upgrade? sorry to bug ya so much trying to get it right and i dont get help alot of utubers only do top 10 and don't answer

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

@@bobbiwallace662 No worries love to help. Yes replace it with a t5. I recommend the Arcadia 12% t5 ho 24 inch uvb kit.

[@minefung0210]

SORRY, IF 60CM X 40 x 40high use Arcadia 23W UVB is danger?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Arcadia T5 12% 24W UV-B is good for that

[@destroso]

I bought a Zilla t8 strip light, is it any good or do I need to return it?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

I would return it. The t8 is older technology you want a t5

[@destroso]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse what should I get for a 2x2x4 through a screen? Thanks for all your help

[@sammythai99]

It's really hard to find the correct balance of lighting when you live in a tropical country. My ambient temperature is 28-31*C. I am okay for UVB, but for UVA I am struggling to find what works

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Understandable when you have a linear tube bulb like a Arcadia t5 it produces plenty of uva. Also with ambient temps of 31c you don’t have to use heat lamps for lots of species of lizard and for something like a bearded dragon you would use a very low wattage heat bulb. Like a 50 watt

[@BeasstMode247]

Hey man would you know by any chance about how much uvb my bearded dragon would have with a 10.0 t5 on top of a mesh enclosure 40 gallons? I know the uvb is cut in a percentage

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

If it’s a zoo med he will have a great reading very similar to the Arcadia I tested in the video. so 5.0 around a 9 inch basking spot and low 3s on the ground

[@nakitabeard7571]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse so I have a 40gallon and the starter kit came with the duo light heat light and uv. So your saying I need the long tube with that?is that mayb y mine a Lil lazy

[@dominiquewest5359]

So in the terrarium we bought, they gave us a lighting fixture that says “uvb/uva reptile light” and it also says “heating lamp 25w/50w bulb” is this ok or…?

[@ChiefSweetsUniverse]

Hmm what brand are they? The uvb bulb if is a coil looking kind then it’s no good.

[@dominiquewest5359]

@@ChiefSweetsUniverse the brand is buddypuppy. Got it off of Amazon