Tortoisesarecool
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Is this what you are referring to? If not then I am having trouble finding it.
Strange Stool/Urine
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Yay, yes, that's the kind. Sorry, I should have posted a pic of one and saved you the work. Just wasn't thinking I guess.Is this what you are referring to? If not then I am having trouble finding it.
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Its my bad. I thought any tube was the one you were referring to lol! Thanks for your help! I'll order these soon. Also My tortoise has been eating so ill soak her Saturday or Sunday and see what the poop looks like. Thanks for the help!
That's the right style light. Just be sure you get a uvb bulb. I will post a pic of the bulb
This is the type bulb you need. Just be sure it fits the fixture you order. The length and that the fixture works with the 10.0 UVB T5 HO
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Sounds good
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Can I screw it on to wood? I noticed that it's meant for more of a terrarium.
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Can I screw it into wood? I don't keep her in a tank.
Yes. Usually tube lamp fixtures have holes for screws or little metallic clamps, which you screw in place and then "click" the fixture in.
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Ah thanks. I couldnt quite see it, but I'll order tomorrow.
You could check mounting guide (it's usually available on website). Anyway, you can use some plastic ties to fix it in place.
Also, I would consider adding an ambient light (just an usual LED lightstrip with "cold day light" color temperature, around 6500K). UVB light should not be on more than 2-4 hours a day and you need bright lights for 10-12 hours.
That's what is said on Amazon for this fixture model:
【Three Installation Methods】The UVB light for reptiles can be equipped with three methods. You can place it directly on top of the mesh lid, or install it underneath the terrarium lid. Also can be installed under the wooden terrarium, allowing you to choose the most suitable method for your reptile tank.
I guess you'd fine mounting it
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She pooped today! It looks fine and it's not watery. I think she just didn't have enough good to poop out.
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The uvb light arrived and I set it up! It seems pretty good so far. I also installed the replacement heat lamp, but I feel like it's too cold. The hottest part is only around 85⁰. Should I change it back?
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Update: It got hot. Just needed a little patience lol.
Good news! How's your tortoise doing? How enclosure looks now?
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She's doing good! She has her appetite back and poops 2-3 times a week. The enclosure looks good. With the way I had to set up the uvb bulb I needed to make a "reflector" to redirect the light downwards. I used aluminum foil and it worked pretty good. She's been running around also, and I'll shape her substrate into a big hill for her to climb. I'm still feeding her spring mix but I'll order some feed seeds soon. She has the normal Russian personality so over all I think she'll be fine, she just didn't have anything to poop out. Lol!
The fixture you was going to order had a reflector. Did you get another one?
And what about ambient light? (UVB lamp should be on for 2-4 hours a day, but you need bright lights 10-12 hours a day). Or just basking bulb gives enough light to keep your tortoise active?
And what about ambient light? (UVB lamp should be on for 2-4 hours a day, but you need bright lights 10-12 hours a day). Or just basking bulb gives enough light to keep your tortoise active?
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I couldn't get the uvb at an angle since the enclosure doesn't have a lid or lip. The light is sideways. The basking bulb illuminates a good chunk of the enclosure and my window normally has light shining through anyways. Also only 2-4 hours for the uvb? I've read that it should be on as much as the heat lamp.
Ok, got it.
On ambient light: in the winter lightning days are getting short, sunshine angle changes and tortoises might switch in "let's go and brumate" mode (just take a look at new posts in "Mediterranean" subforum
). So one of the advice to keep them active is to have bright ambient light for 10-12 hours a day.
On UVB - yes, you can find recomendation to keep it on the whole day. But it's not natural (sun gives off high UV levels for 4 hours around midday). UVB lamp should be placed near the basking spot - that's true. Tortoise seeking warm sunshine spot would find warmth and UVB where it expects to find them.
Keeping UVB light on for shorter periods also means you have to change it less often.
On ambient light: in the winter lightning days are getting short, sunshine angle changes and tortoises might switch in "let's go and brumate" mode (just take a look at new posts in "Mediterranean" subforum
). So one of the advice to keep them active is to have bright ambient light for 10-12 hours a day.On UVB - yes, you can find recomendation to keep it on the whole day. But it's not natural (sun gives off high UV levels for 4 hours around midday). UVB lamp should be placed near the basking spot - that's true. Tortoise seeking warm sunshine spot would find warmth and UVB where it expects to find them.
Keeping UVB light on for shorter periods also means you have to change it less often.
