u/AlgaeSure8702

I’m setting up my first bearded dragon enclosure and I’m having trouble getting the basking spot hot enough.

In the picture, I have the basking rock sitting on on one bricks and it was at 79°f. later i added two more bricks, so there were three bricks supporting the rock, but I’m still only getting around 82°F on the basking surface.

The rock is about 12 inches away from the heat lamp, which I thought was the safest distance. I’m wondering if the problem is the the rock itself, or possibly the heat lamp/fixture.

I’m using a 100W Repti Basking Spot Lamp with a deep-dome heat lamp fixture.

Does anyone have experience with this setup or know what I should change to get the basking surface closer to the proper temperature? I want to make sure I get the enclosure set up correctly before putting my bearded dragon in it.

Found a kit similar to the one in the pic in my Dad's stuff, he says he can't remember where he got it. It's brand new never used. It has a leatherman surge (1st gen/ leather sheath/ bit kit/ leatherman knife in a case. Just seeing if there is any information on it.