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 How to set up a baby Sulcatas tank??

i have a 20gl tank i know he’ll out grow it fast but how should i set it up for now... i have heat an uvb light ... any tips would help thanks



10/26/08  01:09pm

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  Message To: Jewell11   In reference to Message Id: 1887987


 How to set up a baby Sulcatas tank??



here he is!! i just hope i can make a good home 4 him!!



10/26/08  04:08pm

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 How to set up a baby Sulcatas tank??

WOW he is a beauty.

1. Get rid of that glass or plastic aquarium! revolting and bad for the tortoise...even a baby!

2. look around the site for enclosures, indoor rabbit cages, rubbermaid tubs anything like that are good.

3. bedding would be simple...aspen, hemcore, hemp auboise, bed-a-beast, or topping soil mixed with playsand.

4. lighting and heating, a reptile uvb light and a spot light (heat light) are best. reptiglo and reptisun are common for uv, and t-rex, zoomed or cheapy spot lights do best for heat...or a heat emitter that fits into a light bulb fitment.

5. add plants, such as grass, succelents, and edible foods.

6. add shallow rocks for climbing, some bark to climb or hide under, a few bumps in the bedding adds a nice course.

7. add fresh water daily, and food of course.

good luck! keep us posted.



10/26/08  05:31pm

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  Message To: RepticTay   In reference to Message Id: 1888132


 How to set up a baby Sulcatas tank??

thanks that was a lot of great info!!



10/26/08  07:28pm


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