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  1. mikels

    Thermostat for night cooling

    I'm trying to find a thermostat with timed, multistage settings to provide a cooler nighttime period without turning off the heat source completely. The idea is to achieve about 87F ambient during the day, then drop to about 81F at night, to create a somewhat natural cycle. This is for a...
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    ABG Substrate spin-off?

    I performed a search of the substrate forum and didn't see any mention of ABG substrate. It stands for Atlanta Botanical Garden, since they created the formula. Mainly, it was developed for growing tropical plants, like epiphytes, that need some moisture retention in the potting soil, but also...
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    Several Plant IDs

    I wanted to check on a few weeds around here, if anyone recognizes them. Also, I'd like to confirm that one of them is curly dock and another is creeping Charlie - I understand both are to be avoided. Will tortoises avoid the creeping charlie naturally? Pictured is a honeysuckle variety - is...
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    Winter Diet & Substrate

    Hi there, I'm new to the forum. I've kept hero's for 20+ years. I'm serious about getting pancakes, so I've been doing some reading here and elsewhere. I've come to understand the importance of ample humidity, temp gradients, climbing structures, escape proofing, UVB, and water / dietary...
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