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    Grow tent Enclosure for Greek Yearling - Feedback wanted! [With Photos]

    Hi, Your setup looks great and should be big enough easily. The ceramic heater should be on during the day with the thermostat set to keep the temp above 27c then switch off at night. Temperate torts like a drop in temps at night and as long as it doesn’t drop below 18c you won’t need...
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    Better home for my tortoise.

    Sorry, I forgot to link to the guide! https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/the-best-way-to-raise-any-temperate-species-of-tortoise.183131/
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    Better home for my tortoise.

    Hi, Sorry, I’m no expert but this is the guide I recommend you read to see how you could improve the environment for you Testudo. Some pics of your enclosure would help to suggest improvements too.
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    My first tortoise enclosure, anything wrong?

    Hi, It’s great that you are seeking the correct advice and are serious about providing the best environment for your tortoise ? For UV lighting, the Arcadia T5 UVB kit 12% is ideal. To increase humidity you can add a plastic cover and cut holes for the lighting to sit on top and use orchid bark...
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    Hey

    Hi, Orchid bark is the recommended substrate. I use a mix of fine orchid bark and coco coir for my hermanns. Hope that helps.
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