do i need a light?

[gargoyleman]

Do I need a light during the day for my garg? Or is he ok at room temp all the time

 

[acpart]

The only reason I can see for using a light is if you have a planted tank and need the lights for the plants. That's what I do.

Aliza

 

[tlbowling]

Or if your room doesn't get any natural daylight at all.
Or falls below mid 60s.

 

[Hannibal]

The only light a gargoyle needs is for daylight cycling. The only time they would need a heat source is if your room temps are in the low 60's or colder; in that case a 40w above the screen top would work fine. Gargoyles live very well with temps between 62-82. They can tolerate temps between 45-60 for short periods of time only and temps above 82 for even shorter periods of time.

 

[T-ReXx]

Lights are only necessary for plants and cycles as already mentioned. I do use simple flouresent strip lights on my garg enclosures on timers as I like some lighting and some have live plants. But in a well lit room with fake plants lighting isn't essential.