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My husband is still thinking of other extensions to put on it. More pics when he finishes. I can't wait for the plant mix to arrive!

We were thinking of putting an 18in. florescent 'plant grow light' in for the plants. Jack has a basking area in the main enclosure w\ a 100w. MVB bulb (on it's way). So, I think that should be fine just for the plant growth.

really cute pics! Your tortoise seems very happy!:P

So, we know bigger is always better.....so we biult an extension to Jack's enclosure which we plan to use as his garden area. I'll be planting russian tortoise seed mix from Carolina's in the garden box when it arrives. I wonder if we need a grow light in the extra box or if he window is...

My husband created an extension to Jack's enclosure yesterday for his 'garden area'. Its a seperate box attached to his main enclosure w\ a tunnel. We hope he'll use it as I've heard russians like tunnels. I wonder if the russian seed mix may need a special grow light to expedite growth? And...

Thanks for your input. I did lower my bulb yesterday to see if Jack may like it better. It's now about 12in. from the basking spot. I do use the 'stick on the wall' thermometer so today I'll try to get a different one. The rock under the lamp idea sounds good too. I have a half log halfway under...

The thermostat in the basking area gets to be 80-85 and he'll bask in the morning and again after he eats. Otherwise he goes in his hide box or travels around his cage. His heat lamp is adjustable so I can set it closer if you think this is too low. I thought over 90 degrees may be too hot as he...

:):) Cool idea! I tried mixing it in a mush w\ the grassland alone and that was a 'no go' for Jack- he wouldn't touch it. Now I shred it moistened on top of his greens and he'll he it but not like he does his 'TRex pebbles. I'll try to mash it w/ his pebbles as you suggested and see if that...

I'm planning on purchasing the TNT and Russian Tortoise seed mix from Carolina's. I wonder though if I need both? Any advice or recommendations? I like the fact that the TNT has calcium and other beneficial nutrients, but the seed mix has alot of these as well. Is it harmful to use both or just...

Thanks so much for the info! I just ordered the Powersun 100w. bulb. Can't wait to use it! I hope it works as well for the heat portion as my current 100w. keeps his basking spot at 80-85 degrees. He seems to enjoy that level of heat.

RE: UVB blub question If I buy the pet store MVB in a 24in. fixture, so I still use the calcium w\ D3? Currently, I've been using a UVB coil bulb I bought from petco and it seems to working well. I keep it about 12in from him in his enclosure. The only reason for the change in bulbs is I...

Thanks for your input. I think we'll leave Jack as a loner. I was thinking about a female, but I wouldn't want so many yet. Are there other breeds that cohabitate together better?

I'm trying to put a florescent tube bulb in our enclosure. Any suggestions as to what to look for or brands? I have a 24in. fixture attached to the upper section of the enclosure, just need the bulb. I searched Home depot and walmart online, but none of the bulbs specify UVB, they say 'Grow...

Oh, I agree, he definatly picks through the greens to find the veggies first and then eats his greens last. I only sprinkle the diced veggies as a treat (say about a large tablespoon). I haven't tried pumpkin.....what a delicious idea! Do you give the canned or boil some fresh pieces? All of the...

My russian loves his veggies. He gets his primary diet of varied greens everyday which make up 80% of his diet, but I've also been dicing up different veggies and include them on top of his greens. -peppers (red, yellow, green) -squash (green and yellow) -carrots (the diced or string kind...