[split] New and I need lighting advice please

[cathe76]

hi, have just joined and doing my reserch before buying our first tort. any advice with regards to approprite lighting would be great, thanks

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi cathe76:

I've moved your question off of ChristianMCervantes' thread so as to not hi-jack their thread. This way, when you start your own thread to ask your own question, more people will realize its a new question and you will receive more help.

Welcome to the Tortoise Forum!!

May we know appx. where in the world you are?

 

[Nixxy]

A good heat lamp with a ceramic outlet to put the bulb in works. Make sure it can handle at least 150W, and get a bulb that is similar to that.

I use a Max Heat UV bulb 175W, for lighting.

 

[ascott]

Welcome to the Forum What species of tortoise are you likely going to take in? This will make a difference in deciding what type of lighting and heating you will want to go with....when you get your tort, we LOVE PICS

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome!

 

[pam]

Welcome

 

[cathe76]

hi, i am from wases (u.k) and it's a horsefield tort. i am also researching the best form of sustrate to use. any suggestions? what are your thoughts on coconut fibre? any advice would be greatfully received

 

[cathe76]

hi, i am from wases (u.k) and it's a horsefield tort. i am also researching the best form of sustrate to use. any suggestions? what are your thoughts on coconut fibre? any advice would be greatfully received

* wales !!