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When I get my indoor greenhouse for my 6 month old redfoot, how will I avoid uri? A lot of people say to make my che thermostat at 80 but isn’t the humidity supposed to be around 80? I feel like having them at around the same percentage is kind of risky for ri. Lmk what y’all think I should do...

Will this method work well in my greenhouse style enclosure without molding?

I have the che, thermostat, greenhouse, and dome all ordered. What now will I do to keep humidity up in the greenhouse. I am using coco coir rn. What substrate should I use to keep humidity up and avoid shell rot and how deep should I have it?

I have a 3 inch redfoot tortoise, maybe a mix of coco coir and orchird bark? Or just orchid bark?

I’m building an indoor greenhouse enclosure and was just wondering how y’all keep the humidity up in the greenhouse while keeping the top layer of substrate dry and underneath wet? Will I just need very deep substrate ? I’m using coco coir

And for a 4x2 does a 100watt sounds good

As for the Che what lamp fixture should I use and does it have to be ceramic if I’m using a thermostat?

Any recommendations on where to buy a thermostat for a good price ?

I understand. But if I can toy with the height of the lamp for the right temp can I get away with not having to buy a thermostat?

Would a che bulb be too hot in an enclosed chamber?

Should I build a lid for this enclosure or just buy a plastic greenhouse to put around it?

I have a 6 month old redfoot in great health but I am looking to boost the humidity in his enclosure by use of a small indoor greenhouse(4x2’). I need any advice I can get on if I need to vent it or not. And some pros and cons please. I want the best life for my lil tort buddy. Thank you!