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What type of lighting does everyone use, as in regards to night versus day and what wattages. thanks!

http://www.kingsnake.com/uromastyx/caresheets/uro-care.htm
http://www.deerfernfarms.com/Uromastyx_Care.htm
http://jason.creager.com/uros.html
http://www.wnyherp.org/care-sheets/lizards/uromastyx.php
http://www.crislis.co.uk/Herps/Thatcher/urocaresheet.htm

These are a couple of links that should probably help you, my only advice is to learn as much as you can but rationally filter the information for yourself. Welcome to the forum, if can you should post pics soon.
HH

We use Reptisun 10's for UV & generally rely on ZooMeds basking lights, though there are cheaper options ( not MUCH cheaper ) from Lowes & Home Depot. Wattage is something that has to be determined for every individual cage due to overall height & size differences. There is no "one size fits all." I've benefited from Arredondo's suggestion. That is, get a basking light of higher wattage than needed & attach it to a dimmer switch. Then, you can control your temps with certainty. Also, don't try to project a basking temp to the bottom of the enclosure if that offsets the ambient. Simply RAISE the basking spot. Most Uros love to climb & perch.
D.

You should have something with UVA or UVB rays, and that you can;t buy from lowes or homedepot. Basking lights from zoomed or exoterra is fine. I use 75 w exoterra and there is no problem with temps ever.

Regular house bulbs have no or not string enough UVA rays as it would give humans skin cancer, so it will not be enough for the reptiles!

I wasn't suggesting Lowe's or Depot's bulbs for UV. Where did that idea pop up? I'm suggesting less expensive bulbs for HEAT! Two completely different things.

Is it ok that I dont use a light at night, with a night buld the thank is too hot.

My apartment is warm so without a bulb its usually from high 70s to high 80s at night.

You should not need to supplement heat at night if your apt stays between 70-80.
HH

Agreed. There's no need for a night light unless night temps fall below 65 degrees. In that case, it's time to call the HVAC man.

Even if supplemental heat is needed at night, it should be with a ceramic heater emitter or some other type of heat only equipment, not a light bulb. It should be lights out AND heat down.

Kim