Excited, Disappointed!
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The_Four_Toed_Edward
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Replicating nature seems to be a fine balance. I try to be careful when using "natural" as an argument.
My son took over the last 3 years, but I intend to restart the greenhouse this coming spring. Adding on to our house and then having both knees replaced really kept me away from one of my fav hobbies. I experimented with all methods of hydroponics and was about 75% successful in the many different methods.
Hopefully i can become as educated with tortoises as i am with hydroponics.
I hope to turn a section inside the greenhouse to a summer tortoise sanctuary if i ever “can get my head wrapped around “ my current indoor build. Right now i am REALLY spinning my wheels.
Littleredfootbigredheart
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For what it’s worth with any new set up, be it a extensive DIY build like yours or a small baby viv, they all can take lots of tweaks and experimenting, don’t let it put you off! You will get there! Any problems you run into, ie if you're noticing temps aren’t where they should be, post on here and they’ll be folks ready with suggestions to try, there’s lots diy enthusiasts on here that I’m sure will love to help with any problems you possibly run into! We’ll all help you make sure it’s fit for purpose before getting your new shelled companions, don’t sweat it, try and enjoy the process if you can, it’s a wonderful learning curve, you got this
Thanks. I really appreciate the support. 2 days ago i decided to just give up. Today i awoke and decided this will not conquer me. I am a retired mech engineer that designed and built just about anything the last 50 years and still thrive to do so here on our property.
Littleredfootbigredheart
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No problem! Yeah definitely keep going
I imagine lots of folks who have built a set up like yours have felt this way, I need to get to grips with more with it myself one day for our red foot, her indoor set up was stressful enough so I dread modifying an outdoor space in our climate
but it’s all part of the ‘fun’ process
Once it’s finished you look back and wonder what all the fuss was about, but I do hate the stress of building stuff lol
Littleredfootbigredheart
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This is a damn impressive build!! You should be so proud of it!! Loving these progress videos!
the cave is my favourite!!I have 4 water features. 3 are suitable for drinking fountains. The 4th is a small waterfall. All 4 will be supplied by their own cheapo pond pumps from a 20 gal “super filter” i used for aquariums. The 20 gal will have filter floss, abundant activated charcoal, heaters set for 80 deg, and the 4 pumps. Each water feature will drain into the aquarium.
The soaking table to start will be filled manually with warm water and after a set time will dump into a 5 gal bucket via a controlled solenoid. Tests will see if the tort will remain in the tray long enuf for an adequate soak.
The soaking table to start will be filled manually with warm water and after a set time will dump into a 5 gal bucket via a controlled solenoid. Tests will see if the tort will remain in the tray long enuf for an adequate soak.
Littleredfootbigredheart
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Truly above and beyond I must say! This is going to look SO good finished
Littleredfootbigredheart
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I’m genuinely so excited to see it all running!
I like how it's shaping up. With good lightning, decor and plants it should be a stunning enclosure.
I will definitely need advice re lighting.
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The build is looking very good so far, sir! Nice job in every respect.
The_Four_Toed_Edward
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Many people choose to soak their Russians to be on the safe side. Especially if you don't have video surveillance, you might not catch them self soaking much, this goes especially with wild caught ones.
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