Beardie Care

Question
Sorry about asking an entirely new question; I'm not sure how to post a follow-up to the last one.

The tank...well, we got it from someone else, as well as the basking light. They had been keeping a snake. I do think I need a heavier-duty basking light, this one is only getting up near one hundred degrees at one end but no higher. We also have something attached to it that can turn the actual light from the light bulb up and down, which is handy. The basking light itself emits more of a yellow light than a white light. This basking light is usually suspended a few feet above the bottom of the cage, over the screen. So I'd like to ask you what sort of basking light to purchase, when I do get a new one.

The UVB/UVA light is this. http://www.bedding.com/shop/thumb/sheets/60105/reptisun-10.0-uvb-compact-fluores... I'm sorry about the tiny picture...it's 10.0. It is situated at the other end of the tank, stretched out so its rays can hit the basking spot and about as high as the actual basking light. I've heard this is a bad light for reptiles' eyes (after I got it, unfortunately...was expensive), and I have it raised as high as the pamphlet reccommended. If I absolutely must change it, perhaps reccommend to me a few other choices that can be situated somewhat high. (I can't remove the cage's screen top, as we have cats.)

For a night bulb, I have one called 'Moonlight' that emits a rather soft blue glow...

Can calcium supplement for herbivorous lizards be used? I ended up getting that...>.<...I seem to remember hearing phosphorous isn't good for beardies...

Should I feed mealworms as well as crickets? He's still not eating. He's still somewhat frightened of me, though not so much as before. I'm afraid I might lose him, and I don't want to...):

Answer
Hello Aubri,

Here is a report regarding the UVB light that you have, the Reptisun 10 compact/coil light.  They are very dangerous, I hate to say.  :-((
They emit a low wavelength frequency UVB that is close to UVC emissions so they are harmful to their health & their eyes, as well.
I highly recommend that you switch out your reptisun 10 compact light to a Reptisun 10 flourescent tube bulb or a Reptiglo 8 flourescent tube bulb.  Please steer clear of any ESU or Zilla lights, as well as the Reptiglo 10 flourescent or compacts right now.  The flourescent tube lights do need to be 6-8 inches for maximal UVB exposure for them.  Can you hang it underneath the screen lid with some wires?  Just attach the light fixture with wires to the underneath side of the lid.
What sized tank do you currently have?  If it is a tank larger than a 40 gallon you could use either a Megaray or a T-rex active UV heat which are both Mercury vapor bulbs.  The 100 watts have a 12 inch distance requirements & they are bulbs that will last up to 1 year for UVB output.  
You really don't need to use any light at night, especially any colored ones.  It can disturb their sleep patterns as they can see most light spectrums.  If you need any nighttime heating, you can look into a ceramic heat emitter for heating if the tank temps fall below 60 or so at night.  
Yes, just use a calcium supplement that has no phosphorus.  The brand Jurassical or Repcal with or without D3 are fine.  Adults only need 3 days per week, & babies need 4-5 days per week.  
No do not feed any mealies, just crickets.  Have you tried any phoenix worms or silkworms or butterworms?  
How long have you had him under that compact light?  Here is a report for you to read regarding that particular light.  If he is not eating then you are going to have to begin assist feeding him with a plastic dropper, ok?  Let me know if it gets to that point, & we will go from there.
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/phototherapyphosphor.htm

Tracie