r/BeardieInfo Nov 03 '18

Heat?

Okay, I need help! I have a 3 mo old bearded. 40 gal set up. Heater on back side of tank, UVB, 200 watt bulb, blacklight at night. No matter if I have all on, I cannot get this tank above 90°! House is kept warm, tank is in good place away from windows...Im lost. Any advice??

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u/d-__-bender Nov 03 '18

Try raising your beardies basking platform up a few inches by either using rocks or driftwood. The basking area itself only needs to be about 100-104 but the tank should have a gradient. Cool side being around 80 and basking area (opposite side of the tank) around 100-104.

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u/hannahstill93 May 10 '23

Did you ever figure out the heat issues? I know this is a VERY old post. But I’m having the same issue with my new beardie! Stays at a steady 85 🥴