Thank you!! 😊
Bringing plants in from outside is the only thing I could think of. I’m not sure how they’ll do inside but it’s worth a try!
A pet store near me sells plants for terrariums, but I can’t find enough information about how they’re grown to know if they’re safe, and unfortunately...
I will lower it now. I just had to raise the CHE and basking lamp since the temps were getting above 100 under them.
I’ll look into getting a Solarmeter as soon as possible. Thank you for all of your help!
Yes, he’s full grown. My friend built this for me in record time and I’m really happy with how it turned out!
I’m going to get some plants for visual barriers, but I’m trying to figure out then best way to do that and still make sure they’re safe for him. I have the tortoise table app so I know...
After posting this, I moved the basking lamp to overlap a bit more with the UVB. The bulb is a 10.0. I changed out the 5.0 before using it because I learned with my bearded dragons that they’re too weak. The distance is about 21” from the substrate, do you think it needs to be lowered any?
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It’s all set up!
I think I have the lighting placement figured out but am open to any suggestions.
My house is pretty drafty so I placed a CHE beside the basking bulb. I’m hooking it up to a thermostat and hoping it keeps the right temps throughout the table, but I will add a second CHE on the...
I was able to grab the last 75w on the shelf tonight at the pet store. I’ll be ordering from the link he posted to make sure I have back up bulbs for when I need them.
I thought about trying to ask the company about the fluker’s bulbs so I may do that since they are such a good price. Either...
I may have to go that route if at some point I’m unable to find the Arcadia flood light. I was fortunate to find the only 75w left on the shelf at a pet store.
My 8x3 table is almost finished and I’m working out the lighting. I’ve learned here that the fluker’s basking bulb I’ve been using is no good. I have a repti tuff halogen bulb but I’ve read they’re no good either.
I live in PA and have searched everywhere - hardware stores, farm supply stores...
It’s a good idea to add a fixture on each end which I wouldn’t have thought of, so thank you for that! I’m trying to get it right the first time and not have to bother my friend to add on/redo anything. He’s building it much faster than I anticipated so I appreciate the quick response!
My tortoise table is coming along and set to be delivered to my house in 3 days.
I have to let my friend who’s building it for me know lighting placement by tomorrow. The measurements are approximately 40”x96”. Does anyone have pictures of their custom setups or advice on where exactly to place...
The gallery style is a great idea! I’m fairly short and don’t have much reach so that’s probably my best bet. Thank you for your reply and the pictures. I’m glad I asked about the ramp because I’ve seen them without but I would hate to risk any issues. Your setups are great and I can’t wait to...
My tortoise is currently in way too small of an enclosure so I’m working with a friend to build her the largest I can possibly fit. I just have a few questions and I hope this all makes sense.
The table will be 3x8 to allow for at least 24 sq foot. I plan to do 16 inch sidewalls so I can have...
Well after reading that, please disregard my reply stating I’ll be switching to organic topsoil and peat moss for substrate. I still have to switch out what I’m using because it contains peat moss and coco fiber. I also use a repti tuff halogen lamp for the basking/heat source. I’ll have to...
I would much rather hear all the things I’m doing wrong so I can make it right! I have two bearded dragons who each came to me with horrible setups. I didn’t realize this when I got them so I ended up redoing everything and spent a ton of money but it was worth every bit to see them happy and...