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    Uvb light recommendation

    I’m looking for a recommendation on what size uvb light I should get for my 4x8 foot set up. Also looking for a brand to use. I’ve used reptisun before but not sure if there is a better one out there.
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    Coco coir

    I’m wondering if it’s better to buy coco coir in the brink form or with it already loose? For my redfoot tortoise
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    Fogger vs mister

    I’m wondering which is better for during the day keeping the humidity up! I used to run a fogger and found my tortoise never came out so I switched to a mister and found he was out and about more. I’m now hearing that it’s not good to run a mister more than a few times a day? I just got a mist...
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    Mist king nozzles

    Does the mist king system work with other nozzles of mist systems or do they have to be specifically mist king brand
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    Thermostat prong placement

    Where is the best place to put the prong for my thermostat that will control my heat emitter
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    Plant lights

    Are there any plant lights /grow lights that I can get for my enclosure and it be safe for my little guy? I want to grow plants in the enclosure but they won't get much natural light
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    Heating change

    I am planning on changing my tortoise heating for a new enclosure. Right now I'm using a heat bulb and I want to switch the a ceramic heat emitter. I can't figure out what fixture can be used with a heat emitter? Can my deep domes work? How can I tell if the figures I have would work? I have a...
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    Making a bioactive enclosure

    I'm making a bioactive enclosure, I'm wondering if I can use soil out of my garden? It's getting to the point where soil isn't being sold as winter is near in my area
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    where to buy bioactive bugs

    where can I get bio active bugs like springtails and isopods? I want to make sure to get good ones for my cherry head. how many should I start with?
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    Bioactive substrate

    I am looking at doing bioactive substrate for my cherry headed red foot tortoise and I am looking for tips and tricks. I have a wooden zoomed enclosure. I understand that most bioactive substrates are done in an aquarium. Can I do bioactive in a wooden enclosure? How would this work on keeping...
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    Bioactive substrate

    Hi I am looking at changing my substrate over to something that holds more humidity and I have heard about bioactive substrate so I have some questions 1. what does bioactive substrate entail? I have heard mixed reviews of what people use for it. 2. Would the bugs in the bioactive substrate...
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    Whats going on with my tortoise?

    I noticed these white spots on my tortoise shell today after bath time. What is going on? What should I do?
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