Chicken
Well-Known Member
Howdy everyone, sorry for all you people looking for pics but i'm after some help. Firstly ill mention that i own a beardie(DID), spotted, green tree frogs, and a thick tailed gecko (yeah bit of variety) so i'm not completely new to reptiles and i think i'm ready for an ackie. So dad said that over these chrissy holidays he'd build up a new enclosure for me. (he's a carpenter) Ok its going to be 6ft long 3 wide by 3 deep. I need some help with the lighting, now dad can intstall all the light fittings ect (hes done it before) (and i know this is going to be hard to understand) For ackies i understand i need a hot basking spot (i aim around 45 - 50c). so what lighting do i use. I have a 60cm long uv fitting with a 10.0 for the cold end of the tank but for the hot end what light fittings do i need (how many fittings,what bulbs and the wattage ect.) to keep it at that temp. Im looking for people that already have them and what they do. And a thermostat.. mention if i need one. And do they need heating through the night? If so then what lighting do i use for night. thanks a lot for you help (in advance lol)