New and clueless

[Anyfoot]

Closed system? Doesn't there need to be some opening for fresh air?

And when you say tort level do you mean mid shell?

I sit my gauges as close to substrate as possible. My juvenile torts dont seem to bother with them.

 

[Davidson]

Really now. Well I have air pumps I planned on using when I put plants
in but that makes it much easier now.

This is the only uvb tube available to me here so I may have to order online

http://m.petsmart.ca/h5/hub?id=supplies/bulbs-lamps/all-living-things-tropical-fluorescent-uvb-bulb-zid36-14770/cat-36-catid-500036?var_id=36-14770

 

[Yvonne G]

I buy most of my supplies online. Amazon Smile dot com is my friend!

 

[Davidson]

This is true. I would like to get what I need to make his habitat better asap that is all. Shipping here usually takes a while.

 

[Yvonne G]

Where is "here"? When I place an Amazon order I generally get it within a couple days.

 

[Davidson]

Newfoundland, Canada. North America's most easterly point... Lol

 

[Yvonne G]

Ah. I see.

 

[Davidson]

Well I couldn't find the substrate, either lighting or thermostat her locally.
What's the difference between the black and white che? And what wattage uvb tube light would work for a 4 foot long tank?

 

[Anyfoot]

Well I couldn't find the substrate, either lighting or thermostat her locally.
What's the difference between the black and white che? And what wattage uvb tube light would work for a 4 foot long tank?

My uvb is 18w. There's no difference between black or white CHE that I know of.

 

[Davidson]

Ok thanx. Why an I finding lots of bulbs but nothing to plug the bulbs into? Hmmm what brand name are you using?

 

[Anyfoot]

Ok thanx. Why an I finding lots of bulbs but nothing to plug the bulbs into? Hmmm what brand name are you using?

Mine is a komodo. There is probably plenty of other manufacturers though. Exo Terra I believe is a good one. Also you can get 5.0 uvb and 10.0 uvb grades. The 10.0 gives off more you uvb, I use 10.0 grade because my juveniles don't get outside a lot in our climate.
I forgot to mention, that a CHE needs to be screwed into a ceramic holder, not the plastic type. They get hotter than standard bulbs. Most domes have the ceramic holders as standard.
When you have it all sorted out it gets easier and more enjoyable.

 

[Davidson]

Good to know thanx! I just found a good deal on a double light controller. If I'm using 2 lights should I get 2 10w? At 10.0 grade uvb?

 

[Anyfoot]

Good to know thanx! I just found a good deal on a double light controller. If I'm using 2 lights should I get 2 10w? At 10.0 grade uvb?

You need to be careful not to make it too bright. Redfoot tortoises don't like it extremely bright. I would stick with one fluorescent.

 

[Anyfoot]

Good to know thanx! I just found a good deal on a double light controller. If I'm using 2 lights should I get 2 10w? At 10.0 grade uvb?

If you make it too bright s/he may hide away a lot for security.

 

[Anyfoot]

Good to know thanx! I just found a good deal on a double light controller. If I'm using 2 lights should I get 2 10w? At 10.0 grade uvb?

What length are those 10w at 10.0 uvb.

 

[Yvonne G]

lightyourreptiles.com sells the chrome reflectors for the fluorescent bulbs.

 

[Davidson]

They're 18". Should I go with the 12" fixture. Or is 18" proper?

This is the double ballast controller that's cheaper than the single

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B57J3O/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

 

[Davidson]

Do you think an aquarium temperature controller would work the same in a terrarium? It measures temperature and signals the power to the heater/light until designated temp is reached.

 

[Anyfoot]

They're 18". Should I go with the 12" fixture. Or is 18" proper?

This is the double ballast controller that's cheaper than the single

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B57J3O/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

18" or 24". Uvb. Mine is 24" 18w. 10.0uvb
In theory 2 x 12" 10w. 10.0uvb is about the same, its up to you.

 

[Davidson]

Alright. What if I use slightly higher wattage and hang it right from the top? 12" above substrate approx?