My friend has 2 Sulcata tortoises from the time they were tiny, now about 14-16". Their getting to big to stay indoors. He asked me to build an outdoor home for them. Temps will go down to mid 20's in the winter.
What I have built is a nicely insulated, internal dimension 4 1/2' x 3 1/2', 2' tall. For a mild assist, there is an electric underfloor heat mat, but I know it will need overhead fixtures for the main heat and UVB. I want to hang the heat and UVB lighting from the flat lightly sloped ceiling.
What kind of fixtures would be recommended, led, fluorescent, incandescent, etc. I am feeding it with a 20a,120v circuit.
I'll post pictures when I get a chance.
Thanks
What I have built is a nicely insulated, internal dimension 4 1/2' x 3 1/2', 2' tall. For a mild assist, there is an electric underfloor heat mat, but I know it will need overhead fixtures for the main heat and UVB. I want to hang the heat and UVB lighting from the flat lightly sloped ceiling.
What kind of fixtures would be recommended, led, fluorescent, incandescent, etc. I am feeding it with a 20a,120v circuit.
I'll post pictures when I get a chance.
Thanks