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Intricate said:After reading up more, I'm thinking about changing up my set up for my little guy.
I currently have him in a cement tub (as some of you may know this tub has no type of covering and is about 6 1/2 inches deep. I have him on rabbit pellets (tom says thats a no no).
After having my tort in there for 1 full day I've realized I just can't keep the humidity at the recommended percentage.
So.. I've come up with an idea and would like some input on it..
I plan on going out and getting a tub from home depot, like a storage container that has a lid on it and is wide and no too deep (about 7-8 inches). Am I able to keep the lid that goes with that tub on it as long I make sure to punch in plenty of air holes? Also, I have my lights nailed to a piece of wood that sits curently on top of the cement tub. I was thinking about cutting large enough holes in the storage tub lid and resting the wood with the lights already attached on top of the tub so there is nothing between the lights on the bottom of his enclosure. Also, I would trade out the rabbit pellets for coir all over the bottom and cypress mulch (near the heated side) to keep humidity in the enclosure high.
Would this work?
Also, if it would, would I be able to plant grass seeds in there so he constantly has access to something to graze on? I bought Blue Grass seed from Arizona Tortoise Compound, which is where I got my handsome little Tort.
I apologize if my explanation of my idea doesn't give a great image.. it looks good in my head but I'm not sure if its the recommended option as I want to make sure I can keep the little dude's shell completely smooth.