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Question
i have a 55 gallon fish tank i have 2 bearddragons 1 side off the tank is 95 the other side is 80 most off the uv light is on the basking side off the tank is that ok or i need to put 1 more uv on the other side......

Answer
Hello Lestter,

Do you have 2 females in the 55 gallon tank?  A 55 gallon is good sized, but when they get larger it wont be quite large enough for 2 adult dragons.  
I don't recommend housing a male & a female together.
What are you measuring the temps with, a stick on type of thermometer, a digital probe or a temp gun?  
What type & brand of UVB lights are you using, a flourescent tube bulb, or a compact or coil light?  The brand should be stamped on
The recommended basking temps are 95-110 & the cool side around 80.
Are you giving calcium supplementation?  
How old are they?

Tracie