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Ideally for a 120 gallon, I would recommend a 36" T5 High Output UVB.
- This is a simple and reliable if a bit pricy pick, a Reptisun pack that comes with the fixture and one bulb. $69.99
- I actually went with this fixture by SunBlaster ($42.66) and bought a separate 2-pack of the Reptisun UVB bulbs ($53). The bulb that comes with the SunBlaster cannot be used for your reptile. You must buy the UVB bulbs separately. Buying these two packages is slightly more cost-effective, as for an additional $25.67, you get a second UVB bulb. It is especially cost-effective if you keep plants and are able to use the plant bulb that comes with the SunBlaster in another fixture. Again, you cannot use the bulb that comes with the SunBlaster for your reptiles.
Heat lamps: Really any brand will do, but depending on your ambient temperature, you may need to play around with wattage. You will probably want a minimum of two basking bulbs and one CHE, but my suggestion:
- Get a timed outlet. This is one example that has several day-time outlets and several always-on outlets, but there are also those with day/night outlets - either would probably work, though you may need an outlet extender for the latter. Some people use thermostats - I don't, but it's an option.
- Get two double-domes rated for at least 100W (150W preferred) with individually controlled sides and use them as you need them.
- If nighttime temperatures are below 65F, add in your CHE either in a night-controlled outlet or always on.
- Start with two 100W basking bulbs, measure the temperature with a heat gun, and adjust from there. If the temperature is too hot, you can move one or both down to 75W; too cold, and you can up to 150W or add another bulb.
- Temperature-test multiple times per day at first to make sure everything's working correctly, and then once a week or so to keep track of any shifts or burnouts.