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I have been considering getting an Indian Star Tortoise and, while I know the basic care, I'd like some people with experience keeping them to tell how they keep them. Like, what substrate(s) do you use and what do you feed them? I know they have a pretty specific diet, but what stuff do you...

Okay, thanks. I'm still debating what kind of tortoise I want. I've have three species that I really like, Leopard Tortoises, Red Foot Tortoises, and Indian Star Tortoises.

I've been thinking about getting two or three Red Foot Tortoises for a while now. I just have a couple of questions. I'm gonna set up a 75 gallon tank for them when my Red Eared Sliders get upgraded to their 150 gallon. How long will 2-3 Red Foots be able to live comfortably in it? I live in...

Awesome!!! Wish I could keep a large lizard like yours.

Congrats!!! The new tortoise is a cutie!

Like when should I get a bigger cage.

Ok, thanks. When should I upgrade the tortoise?

They can't jump on the tank, they probably could get up on it but I yell at them whenever they jump on a tank. And the lamps will be clamped on a shelf above the tank.[hr] What size hide would work best, 7" x 5" x 3" or 13" x 8" x 5"? If the first one is too short i'll dig a hole and put it on...

Ok, thanks. I have oe more question though. Will he be fine with my cats staring at him or pawing at the glass?

Ok, so i'll use eco earth for the substrate and i'll try to find a tubaware or something to use as the hide. Most of the tubawares I have are either made out of glass or they are clear, so i'll check at my local wal-mart.

Ok, so I think I have everything planned. I'll use potting soil without fertilizer or zoo med eco earth for substrate, an upsider down cat litter box or dishwashing bin for a hide, one of those things you put under planters (forgot what their called) for a water bowl, a powersun uv for UVB and...

My name is Jayden and I live in UT.

OK. how deep does the substrate need to be?

How many watts should the CHE be?

I was thinking about using potting soil without fertilizer.