Amossharon
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Hi yes thanks I knew that I would need some more light will rearrange her water and food when I get a tube I did have a cover for my old table as was recommended to me I just have to get a bigger one now..im in gloucester England so weather not great lol...thank you for your advice am just off now to get the tube and will keep a eye out for some moss I did try and grow a spider plant but it didn't end well as was told that was good for humidityI'm am totally new but have been reading prolifically and made some changes based on what I am learning here. UVB lighting should be over the food to encourage them to eat while absorbing at the same time. I bought an MVB flood light that was too warm and just got tube fluorescent lights and a CHE instead I am installing now. This way I avoid too hot, can hook it up to a thermostat for absolute temp control, and it runs the length of the tank and will always be getting UVB.
I am also learning humidity is important and therefore a closed chamber is probably better. Also to encourage humidity placing the CHE closer to the water. I'm not sure where your geographical location is but because this is an indoor set up I'd add more UVB across the tortoise box, add sphagnum moss that is moistened, and spray/soak s/he daily. I'm sure someone will have better advice btw but definitely more day time lights.
Thanks hun I did have a cover over my old table just got to get a bigger one now her old table seemed to work well for her and it is quite warm in the house atm I brought a in lamp that I'm going to fit to give her extra light and if people recommended strip lighting but we just couldn't think of how attach it with out it looking unsightly as she is in my lounge will see how it works out fee her she has finally got used to her new table and I just live seeing her exploring it I will be getting some plants in there aswellI just wanted to add: When I post pictures like above, I'm not saying you MUST do it this way or else. I'm just trying to give you some ideas so you can be inventive and work out something that works for you and your tortoise. The above works for me.