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#2077294
Steven1
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 Tortoise tank setup
I am going to be getting a Russian Tortoise this week. I just wanted some opinions as to whether my tank is set up correctly. I have a 10.0 UVA/UVB light-bulb, also I am using a 150 watt basking light bulb, bark for substrate, Humidity in the tank reaches about 55-66, and the basking area reaches 95 to 100. The rest is in images.
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09/27/09 05:09pm
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#2077437
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Message To: Steven1 In reference to Message Id: 2077294
Tortoise tank setup
What size is that tank? Glass tanks usually stress them out, so if all you can use is glass you may want to cover the bottom 6 inches around it. It looks way too small (or maybe its just the pics) - are you getting a baby? If its an adult I recomend using a very large 50-55 gal rubbermaid tub or building a tort table, also the substrate needs to be deaper 4-6 inches at least. I would use something more tort friendly like cypress mulch, soil/sand or coir/sand combo, but thats just my opinoin.
Is that metal dish for food or water? It could rust so be careful with that...
I think I gave you a great link in your other post to a Russian site :)
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09/27/09 10:14pm
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#2077447
Steven1
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Message To: Heatseeker In reference to Message Id: 2077437
Tortoise tank setup
It is around a 40 gal. It might be the pics, my camera taks bad pictures. Also, what did you mean cover the bottom 6 inches around it? It actually is a plastic dish for soaking and drinking. The other is a food dish. I will probably be getting a bigger one soon. also the tortoise I am getting is very small.
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09/27/09 10:29pm
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#2077619
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Message To: Steven1 In reference to Message Id: 2077447
Tortoise tank setup
You can use aquarium back ground or just paper and tape it on the outside of the tank so that the turtle can not see out. 6 in high from the bottom usually helps. I saw the plastic dish, it was the food dish I guess that looked metal :) just letting you know that they can rust. I use a flat rock or rough floor tile to help keep the beak and nails trimmed down. They get long and can cause problems. Well good luck with your new little tort :)
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09/28/09 10:41am
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#2077621
Steven1
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Message To: Heatseeker In reference to Message Id: 2077619
Tortoise tank setup
Thank you very much. new pix coming soon
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09/28/09 10:46am
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