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I purchased a basking spot lamp, 26watt repti glo 5.0 uvb bulb, and a 75w moonlight lamp for night time. Are these the only lights that I need??

I just want to be sure....better safe than sorry you know haha!

"I purchased a basking spot lamp,"
As long as it gets your basking spot to the correct temps...

"26watt repti glo 5.0 uvb bulb,"
Is that a compact? I'm just not a fan of those since so many were found to either cause eye problems in reptiles or provide insufficient UVB output. That's just my opinion, your mileage may vary. I prefer the 15watt linear Repti-Sun lights.

"and a 75w moonlight lamp for night time."
Not necessary...igs need darkness for their photoperiod cycle. How about a CHE if you have a nighttime drop below 70 degrees? Otherwise, let the temps drop at night for a natural effect.

Sorry Im new to the terminology....what is CHE?? haha

I have the moonlight that you said to get, had bought it already and it keeps it around 72 degrees. Is that too cold??

No, 72 is fine, but is it too bright?

CHE is a ceramic heat emitter that puts out heat without any light.

No its not very bright at all. I had it on all night last night and he seemed to do just fine. I woke up and he was in the same spot he was in when I went to bed. I watched him for about 20 minutes and he was just laying on his branch sleeping.