First Beardie Questions

[Hannibalcanibal]

If it is a MVB (mercury vapor bulb), then yes, it is normal for it not to turn on if it is turned off, they have a built in timer.

I'm not sure if cilantro is safe to feed, because it is aromatic, but i'm not 100%sure either way.

I'd keep the basking spot 110-120 degrees, remember, they come from Australia, so it's not like it's going to get too hot unless it can burn him.

How big is he? A twenty long is not going to be big enough for an adult, they "need" at least a forty gallon long, though i would recommend a 4x2x2 for an adult.

Also... With tomatoes, they are part of the nightshade family, so i'd not feed too much in case the fruit has any toxins.