Do I need more lights?

[ZEROPILOT]

just found both on Amazon , the bulb is just over $17 and so is the fixture. His enclosure has wire like shelves over parts for plants and things I'f the bulbs don't get to hot I may be able to just set them on the top?

They don't get hot. They only generate a tiny amount of warmth from the transformer inside.

 

[Kylee L.]

They don't get hot. They only generate a tiny amount of warmth from the transformer inside.

even better!!

 

[Blackdog1714]

This setup may generate a little more heat, but would pair well with 80's Hair Rock!

 

[Kylee L.]

View attachment 281128This setup may generate a little more heat, but would pair well with 80's Hair Rock!

lol, it's already a sauna in there

 

[Blackdog1714]

I felt you needed a chuckle. Being a worrysome tort parents is tense work

 

[Kylee L.]

I felt you needed a chuckle. Being a worrysome tort parents is tense work

I wish he would just eat, hes been moving a bit more and I ordered different lights.... hopefully that helps because worrying IS tense work

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I just visited my PET SUPERMARKET to get Goldfish for my ponds.
They ONLY UV lights they have are this crap:

 

[ZEROPILOT]

They don't even sell loose U.V. tubes.
And every single "kit" is full of junk.
Mention it to the manager? He's about 17 and in full 1980s goth makeup.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I wish he would just eat, hes been moving a bit more and I ordered different lights.... hopefully that helps because worrying IS tense work

How about offering a food that is a no no food. But would provide some nutrition. Not much. Some hydration and might stimulate eating like a slice of cucumber?
What have you been offering him to eat?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

@Yvonne G
Who on this forum would be one of our go to Russian keepers?
The OP needs help with getting hers to eat and correcting the lighting wasn't a quick cure.

 

[Kylee L.]

How about offering a food that is a no no food. But would provide some nutrition. Not much. Some hydration and might stimulate eating like a slice of cucumber?
What have you been offering him to eat?

succulent , dandelion, holly hock leaves, hibiscus, cactus, African violet ...a little of everything

 

[Kylee L.]

@Yvonne G
Who on this forum would be one of our go to Russian keepers?
The OP needs help with getting hers to eat and correcting the lighting wasn't a quick cure.

I just ordered new lighting today..I did a free trial with Amazon prime so they will be here sooner!! I'll get some cucumber this evening ! thank you for helping

 

[Kylee L.]

I just visited my PET SUPERMARKET to get Goldfish for my ponds.
They ONLY UV lights they have are this crap:

oh yeah, pet smart is worthless

 

[Kylee L.]

oh yeah, pet smart is worthless

haha!! I tossed my son's gold fish in our pond, I thought they died.. they were breeding!! I have so many fish now!! LOL

 

[Blackdog1714]

I am fortunate that my local pet shop which is only 1 mile away stocks fluorescent uvb tubes along a bunch of other goodies. Not perfect but much better than average

 

[Kylee L.]

I am fortunate that my local pet shop which is only 1 mile away stocks fluorescent uvb tubes along a bunch of other goodies. Not perfect but much better than average

my main shop I go to may have had some 5.0 but are WAY over priced and a new shop I checked out had 1 tube light. ..1 and the guy wasn't sure what to use it for...I ordered my stuff prime today. Mikey was up and moving, smelled the cucumber then walked his entire encloser aand buried himself lol. at least he's up and moving I guess

 

[Blackdog1714]

I am an Amazon junky. I price shop and sometimes its a Local store, but for the most part between the price and quick shipping its not even close.I always keep an extra bulb/che for just in case. The wife is not excited about the extra clutter, but even she understands a need for the best care. I promise a calm is coming. TFO provided a NEWB like me with the knowledge and help to become an excellent Tort dad. We are here to help each other!

 

[Kylee L.]

I am an Amazon junky. I price shop and sometimes its a Local store, but for the most part between the price and quick shipping its not even close.I always keep an extra bulb/che for just in case. The wife is not excited about the extra clutter, but even she understands a need for the best care. I promise a calm is coming. TFO provided a NEWB like me with the knowledge and help to become an excellent Tort dad. We are here to help each other!

lol, me too, my co works tell me I am single handedly closing stores because of höre much I shop on Amazon. that's a good idea, I have extra stuff in a bin under his enclosure. He was exploring last night after his bath, his eyes are clear and bright always fully open, when he decides to own them lol shook he seems to be ok

 

[Viola B]

It is stressful when your new tortoise doesn't want to eat. Each tortoise is different in how it handles a new enclosure. It sometimes takes time before they will eat.
You are offering it good food to eat. Keep up the good work. One day very soon it will surprise you and start eating.

 

[Kylee L.]

It is stressful when your new tortoise doesn't want to eat. Each tortoise is different in how it handles a new enclosure. It sometimes takes time before they will eat.
You are offering it good food to eat. Keep up the good work. One day very soon it will surprise you and start eating.

you are all so wonderful!! I hope so, it new lights are arriving Friday, got the fixtures today. About to drop in some fresh leafy greens for him