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    That moment when...

    So it's not just me that happens to!!!! LOL Likes something one day and will not eat it the next. Or walks through the food first then turns around to nibble. Just gotta love them though.
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    Help with UVB lighting

    So I can try the Arcadia 12% with the 6.5k day light bulb double fixture. Any suggestions on where to find a solar meter ?? I have switched to the flood light and CHE. Temps 80-84. Basking 90-95 humidity 78-84 %. Getting better. Thanks for all the help Sent from my iPhone using Tortoise...
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    Pinto peanut discovery

    What site do you use to check if plants or edible. I use the uk tortoise table plant data base but so many of the plants names from local nurseries can't be found. Sent from my iPhone using Tortoise Forum. Peaches
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    Help with UVB lighting

    I'm going to get different flood bulbs thanks I have decided on a 10 tube bulb I will hang it lower. This forum is a turtle saver. Will post pics as soon as I'm done. Sent from my iPhone using Tortoise Forum. Peaches
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    Coco coir!

    Very nice. Yes I learned to coco coir is the best. Beautiful babies you have also. Sent from my iPhone using Tortoise Forum. Peaches
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    Help with UVB lighting

    Forgot to add the pic. Ugh!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tortoise Forum. Peaches
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    Help with UVB lighting

    Can this light fixture be used to light up the enclosure on one bulb and uv on another not quite understanding if one bulb can be turned off Like turning off uv if not needed and other bulb left on just for lighting ? The single tube 22 inch is not available and I think 36 will be too long...
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    Help with UVB lighting

    Thanks lismar79 Still don't know which light to get and I greatly appreciate your help. Sent from my iPhone using Tortoise Forum. Peaches
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    Help with UVB lighting

    Ok. I think I'm getting there. 75 w basking spot lamp Now which Arcadia light my enclosure is 2 x 6 and hide is 2x2 total 8x2 The light would hang at about 17 inches so I think I need the 12% and was thinking 24 inch was long enough So disappointed I had the wrong uvb bulb Trying so hard...
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    Help with UVB lighting

    Thanks. I will take out the coil bulb now. Going to get the right uvb and what about fluorescent will any type do to brighten up the enclosure Sent from my iPhone using Tortoise Forum. Peaches
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    Help with UVB lighting

    I though the temp was to high. Just got a 75 basking bulb and I have a temp gun. Just a small spot gets 110 but that's probably all it takes to hurt her. Yes that's the bulb. Should I change it. What can I use to brighten up the whole enclosure or should I not light it all up. Confused as usual...
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    Help with UVB lighting

    I am currently using the repti sun 100 watt and uvb I also have a CHE for night but waiting to get a thermostat to connect it during the day. My temps are 80-90 basking spot 100-115 Should I go with a 75 basking bulk just to make sure it doesn't get too hot. I can't hang the light any...
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    Oil based paint

    Ok. I shall leave it unpainted then. I will post pics as soon as I have the enclosure ready I greatly appreciate your help tort dad Sent from my iPhone using Tortoise Forum. Peaches
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    Oil based paint

    I have two fans blowing I will do my nose test and smell. Thanks again. So only the fumes can be harmful nothing to do with the oil base paint itself. Should the inside be painted. Of course this time with water base. I have a shower curtain liner on the bottom Sent from my iPhone using...
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