I just purchased a new 12'X20' w/ (8ft walls)unfinished cabin for my tortoises during the winter in Iowa, I have 4 Sulcatas and 4 Russians. The Sulcatas are the followingne 60-50 tortoise,one 40lb tortoise,one 3lb tortoise and one 1lb. The Russians are one male Russian Tortoise almost full grown,and one sub-male. The females are one is almost full grown and the other is a sub-female.
My questions are the following as I looking to build a terrarium enclosure on a large scale.
1.What would be the proper type of insulation? I purchased R-13 for the walls and R30 for the roof.
2. What would be the proper amperage,and wattage needed to properly run this enclosure and maintain the proper heat and light? (I have a 5000 btu infrared heater for the heat lights would be a UVA-250 Watt with a ballast, and 6-Megaray 160 watt Mercury Vapor)
3.What would be the proper type of wall to install in this enclosure? I was told to use FRP board that costs 24.00 a sheet as this would be the easiest and cleanest surface for the tortoises. I have been looking into using cement board and waterproofing it afterwards.
4.What do I need to use for proper drainage (poop and pee) on the floor as it is wood(pressure treated and sealed)?
5.What would be appropriate floor measurements for the sulcatas enclosure for future growth?
What is logical and cost effective for these questions, I am considering all answers and appreciate any input at this point..as there are is some confusion about proper requirements.
Thanks
Phil
My questions are the following as I looking to build a terrarium enclosure on a large scale.
1.What would be the proper type of insulation? I purchased R-13 for the walls and R30 for the roof.
2. What would be the proper amperage,and wattage needed to properly run this enclosure and maintain the proper heat and light? (I have a 5000 btu infrared heater for the heat lights would be a UVA-250 Watt with a ballast, and 6-Megaray 160 watt Mercury Vapor)
3.What would be the proper type of wall to install in this enclosure? I was told to use FRP board that costs 24.00 a sheet as this would be the easiest and cleanest surface for the tortoises. I have been looking into using cement board and waterproofing it afterwards.
4.What do I need to use for proper drainage (poop and pee) on the floor as it is wood(pressure treated and sealed)?
5.What would be appropriate floor measurements for the sulcatas enclosure for future growth?
What is logical and cost effective for these questions, I am considering all answers and appreciate any input at this point..as there are is some confusion about proper requirements.
Thanks
Phil