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Is a closed chamber still necessary when the humidity and temperature are easily maintained or is it irrelevant? And if so, would it be ok to build a frame a over the table and then cover it in plastic?

Perfect, thank you for all you advice, it all makes sense now! :)

Also, i currently have an open topped wooden tortoise table, how would i go about making a closed chamber?

Hi Tom, so would you agree this bulb is suitable? https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/arcadia-basking-solar-flood/ In regards to LED light bulbs, is that just to make it brighter or is it necessary? Sorry that might be obvious i just want to be completely prepared for him. i can get my tortoise...

Ok so i’ll buy the vetark nutrobal. That’s interesting, i’ll buy a cuttlefish bone as well then.

If you don’t mind i had another question, will the tortoise need the calcium powder dusting and if so how often and how much?

ah i was wondering where i’d find that sort of bulb, that’s really helpful thank you! i actually just bought some slates for putting food on so that’s great to know i can put one under the lamp. i’ve learnt so much since joining the forum, people are so helpful! :)

ok, thank you for all your help!

perfect, will get that one then. is this all i need, do i need a basking spot or does that provide it?

thank you, is this a suitable light? Arcadia Pro T5 UVB Kit 7% ShadeDweller 8w the temps are usually above 65 at night so that’s good, those resources are very helpful i feel very prepared now, thank you! :)

I am getting a 1 year old herman tortoise, and i am getting mixed opinions about lighting. i’m confused on which is better, should i just have a mercury vapour bulb, or should i have a uvb strip light along the whole enclosure and seperate basking lamp? and should i have a non light emitting...