He would still be upside down. Possibly for hours. Many torts avoid those bowls. His water bowl should be safe and inviting. A terra cotta saucer sunk into the substrate is much safer, the right size and shape for tortoises, and the rough surface offers traction to wet tortoise feet.I keep it on the cool side and shallow enough that if he were to flip over he’d be able to keep his head out no problem. I know My anxiety will regret me asking this but are there other issues I haven’t thought of yet?