Recent content by tinytortoise

It's coming along! Still adding more soil and figuring out what plants and where to add them, hoping I can do a fern or some sort of small shrub near the middle for extra hiding and maybe build up a bit more of a hill, elevate the basking spot a bit too possibly. Any tips on improvements are...

Definitely feels bigger in person than in my imagination haha, I've got more substrates materials and UVB bulbs on the way arriving tomorrow! Going to be over twice as deep as this, still need to go shopping for new hides, tortoise safe plants, and some new smart temp/humidity sensors for new...

Hey there, just seeing this post and wow our baby setups are quite similar! Just wanted to comment as we're just about to graduate from the 50gal stock tank and Apis the Western Hermann's is 3yr 2 months old. She's only ever flipped once and it was actually along the edge during her first...

She was hanging out interesting in the big new box! Shelby, the cat, will watch Apis, the tortoise, but isn't interested in being up close. More so Shelby likes the basking lamps and UVB/Heat.

It's finally here! Going to be a bit before it's all setup but we're so excited!

Looks very dangerous, I'd definitely get a bigger more rounded soaking tub for him.

for dogwood, do you mean the tree/shrub? or foliage like this? https://plants.gertens.com/12070009/Plant/4518/Garden_Glow%E2%84%A2_Dogwood/

Yay we got the deposit on the enclosure placed today! Made the adjustments too! -black pvc enclosure with (2) 24” t8 florescent fixtures and one ceramic fixture -includes a lock - 96"x36"x30" (extra height) - top/bottom braces for weight - cement preferred but open to redundancy w/screws - 9"...

Thank you *so* much! I'm tossing all of these altercations that way and seeing what the damage will be <3 makes a lot of sense, appreciate the clarity! Definitely not looking forward to moving it that's for sure! Luckily haven't placed the order or deposit yet so the timing is perfect!

Apis turns 3 today! <3

~Bringing this thread back for final brainstorming/suggestions prior to ordering new enclosure~ Finally in the talks w/ a local enclosure builder to take on this project! Attached you'll see an example of his work, comes w/ locks, light fixtures, made from pvc and glass. We're gonna roll with...

Yeah I definitely have those concerns and will likely stay away from wood other than for structural, such as the stand. I'd like to have the interior all lined and sealed with aquarium grade products, like acrylic, pvc, or glass with waterproof sealant and vents on top to allow it to diffuse a bit.

Less of a mess picture from this morning :)