lighting

Hello, I have recently rehomed a Hermann tortoise and I am looking to build him an outdoor enclosure. He is currently in a large homemade table. He is 15. There will be electricity access and so I am wondering how big the hutch part has to be so as not to pose a fire risk with the basking...

Hi all - my first post on here. I apologise if this has been discussed before, but some of the posts are older. I have recently bought the pro t5 24w Arcadia kit for my hermann female. My issue is finding the correct information on how far away is optimal for her. I’m moving it so it will be...

Theres Arcadia goldensun basking floodlight and theres Arcadia solar basking floodlight. Whats the difference? Which one is better for my baby greek? Thanks in advance

Hi everyone, Wondering if anyone can recommend a light for my tortoise’s enclosure that is purely to provide extra light, not heat or UV? Preferably something small that doesn’t require a lot of room, just something that can provide a bit of extra light for his enclosure. Any suggestions...

Hi everyone! I’m a teen and I’ve had my Hermann’s tortoise living in a 40-gallon tank for about two years now. He’s about 6 inches wide and 5 inches long. His diet mostly includes collard greens, dandelion greens, and sometimes flowers when they bloom. Occasionally, I give him some arugula and...

I am starting college next month and got approved to have a single room and my Russian tortoise as an emotional support animal. Yesterday, I was informed last minute that I can't have "any devices using halogen bulbs or exposed heating elements" or "Ceramic, Electric, Kerosene and/or heat...

Hello all, I'm redoing the lighting in my enclosure (for a Hermann's that's approaching 3 years old), and I have the ability to essentially start fresh. My questions boil down to: what is the best UV setup? I'm almost certain that this list of questions has been asked before, but I wasn't able...

Hi, this little thread will describe my overall experience of using Repti-Zoo SuperSun 160W MVB. My previous thread was related to my tortoise mood swings, and some of the responding members suggested some improvements to my lightning situation. Fortunately, mood swings were resolved on their...

My very first tortoise is coming in the morning tomorrow and I am super excited and nervous at the same time. I've done so much research and joined this forums page to get as much advice possible to start my journey as a tortoise keeper. I bought an Eastern Hermann's born in January this year...

I am at my wits end with this stupid incandescent light ban. I currently use 100W Arcadia heat bulbs in my tort’s enclosure, but even those are getting harder and harder to find and more expensive. I’m wary about switching to the Fluker’s Basking Bulb because it’s unclear whether it’s a spot or...

Hi everyone, can someone please help me to insure my baby a decent place to live 😆😳 He has everything but we suck at lighting. I have this lamp but I was told that it's harmful for tortoises so I need something else. As you can see the space above my torto is limited. Terrarium has dimensions...

Hey all, would love some help to get things right as I have purchased the the wrong lights before for my baby tortoise and I want to get it right this time. I have a tunisian spur tighed who is around 8 months old, I have attached an image of the vivarium, its 115cm x 49w x 49h. With coco coir...

Hello, new member and first time poster here, I have recently been made aware that mecury vapour bulbs are not the best for my tort and that T5 tubes (for uvb) with a separate bulb (for heat) are better. My question is: how do you guys suspend these above your torts table? And do the light...

Have have a russian tortiose that I need to rehome. He is about 6 years old. He will came with his supplies & enclosure. Located in indiana

Sorry if this is already covered in another thread. Would it be okay to put a CHE in my double dome light fixture along with my basking bulb, or will that make the basking temp too high? I have a thermometer in the basking area, and it's currently reading 95-100° with just the basking bulb. I...

Hello, hope everyone is doing well. I am trying to set up lighting for my enclosure prior to getting a tortoise. I have a 55 gallon enclosure for one Herman’s tortoise. Actually I am in the process of getting all I will need for the enclosure. My questions are these: 1. How many light should I...

Hi, So, I have a bit of any emergency, the light for my russian tortoise went out, but because he's new and I got him from a friend, I have no idea what bulb she was using. About 2 days ago the light went out and hasn't turned back on. I'm managing to keep my torotise warm by letting him walk...

Hi there, I'm adopting a sulcata that is small for the moment :D about 5in. I was going to house them indoors while I build out their future home in the yard. I think I have a good plan for its microclimates based on Kamp Kenan, but it occurred to me that I have a 4ft long AeroGarden I was...

Hi everyone, It’s my first time creating an enclosure for my Horsefield torty, William, so I just wanted some tips/advice. Pictured is the piece of furniture I am in the process of converting into his new home. The idea is the drawer will act as a “tortoise table” and any lights/bulbs can be...

I am in the process of revamping my Russians enclousure for winter and over-wintering and I forsee myself needing more ambient lighting. The LED lights in the 5000K to 6500K color range are hard to come by here, and I was thinking could I use one where the Kelvin color range can be adjusted? I...