Hello. I got my sully 3 weeks ago and have relied heavily on this forum and everyones helpful advice so i would like to thank you. I just finished my new enclosure and would appreciate everyone's feedback / opinions. Buddy has gone from a 10 gallon tank, to a tupperware bin, to a 40 gallon glass tank.... so he really seems like a different tort in his new home bc he's been so active. Since I am limited on space, I added the little loft which he seems to really enjoy climbing and relaxing in. I realize he will outgrow this enclosure pretty quickly, but since I live in Florida my plan is to move him outdoors when he's ready. Please let me know your thoughts, advice, concerns, etc.
Substrate: I used organic top soil, coco coir, sphagnum moss, and orchid bark.
Lights: Thanks Tom!! I have 65 watt flood in the big fixture, a Che in the middle and the reptisun 10.0.
Temps: The little loft stays around 83 degrees, under the loft is 77, the hide under the hill is 83, the log hide is 91, the water bowl is 85, overall temp seen to stay around 88, and the basking rock is 105 - 107
Humidity: still trying to get a more consistent 80%, but been 75-90% depending on misting
Questions:
1) is my basking temp 105-107 to high? I have the fixture to its max height, so should I go w/ less wattage?
2) is my overall temp 88 to high? he seems to spend a lot of time under the loft which is the coolest part of the enclosure 77, is this cool enough?
3) went w/ the topsoil to save a little $, but I have a bunch of coco coir leftover from my glass tank. Should I cover some of the soil w/ the coco coir to maybe help better maintain the humidity?
4) should I be concerned that the UV light is so close to the ramp?
I appreciate your help... Thank you!!
Substrate: I used organic top soil, coco coir, sphagnum moss, and orchid bark.
Lights: Thanks Tom!! I have 65 watt flood in the big fixture, a Che in the middle and the reptisun 10.0.
Temps: The little loft stays around 83 degrees, under the loft is 77, the hide under the hill is 83, the log hide is 91, the water bowl is 85, overall temp seen to stay around 88, and the basking rock is 105 - 107
Humidity: still trying to get a more consistent 80%, but been 75-90% depending on misting
Questions:
1) is my basking temp 105-107 to high? I have the fixture to its max height, so should I go w/ less wattage?
2) is my overall temp 88 to high? he seems to spend a lot of time under the loft which is the coolest part of the enclosure 77, is this cool enough?
3) went w/ the topsoil to save a little $, but I have a bunch of coco coir leftover from my glass tank. Should I cover some of the soil w/ the coco coir to maybe help better maintain the humidity?
4) should I be concerned that the UV light is so close to the ramp?
I appreciate your help... Thank you!!
