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scott123

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Hi, iv recently just put coco coir in my tortoise table but how moist do I need to keep it? Any help would be great.
 

BILBO-03

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I just read Chris's care sheet and it says to keep the humidity at 70%
So what is your humidity right now?
 

scott123

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I don't have anything to read the humidity, I can't seem to decide on the right one, which do you recommend?
 

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ImageUploadedByTortoise Forum1490300737.390466.jpgyou can get it at on amazon or your local lowes or Home Depot. They are the best in my opinion, and are pretty cheap!
 

BILBO-03

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If the humiditys right it won't be to dry but if it's to low add some more water. And the best way to add water is dog a little hole in the corner of the enclosure then dump the water in it then cover the hole back up that way the bottom layer will be dry and the top wet!
 

scott123

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I might be sounding a little stupid but do I put the hygrometer in the table?
 

scott123

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Great thanks, iv always been told to put my tortoise on Wood chip substrate but after doing some research iv changed that right away, I'm just a bit concerned incase I make the bottom of his coco coir to wet.
 
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