The stand and canopy were made to order by a local aquarium. The tank is an "Acrylic Box" made by Tap Plastics. They wouldn’t recognize it as an aquarium, because they didn't want to be responsible for it to be water load bearing. I did use marine grade epoxy to seal the seams.
To me, the space...
Greetings fellow Tortoise enthusiasts! I thought I would give you guys an update on my Redfoots and their habitat. My three Redfoot tortoises are approximately six years old now and doing very well. They are happy as clams in their new enclosure (I spoil them rotten). Earlier this year I began...
I think you are on the right track with advice from the terrarium forum. Your redfoot will thank you for building a natural habitat with live plants. I used a heavy duty plastic bag to stop any excess moisture from penetrating the base. But more importantly than a liner, is a thick sealing coat...
Here is an older pic that shows more of the enclosure and pedant.
The tortoise table is built out of 3/4" ply, sealed and painted black with a 1/8" plexi front. The plexi front has a black window frame trim to cover all seams and screws. I had extra wood so I built a matching pendant hung...
Hi guys,
Its been a while since I last posted so I thought I would update. My 3 redfoots have been doing well. I redesigned the habitats vegetation, adding more ferns a mini sago palm and some live moss carpeting.
The sago I got at home depot for $8.99, the hardest part is finding one small...
Terryo, Your indoor enclosure looks great. MOSS! Thats what I'm missing. Are you spraying your tank down or have something automated? Is the moss staying alive in there? On the soil or on rocks? Any tips on moss indoors?
To the Terry's thanks so much for all the intelligent advice. You seem to have similar concerns as me and a great eye for details.
The ground temps and humidity read from probes at ground level directly under the pendant read 85-95 day or night and 50-90% humidity depending on if a fogger is...
Home from work. I took some pics before feeding. They perk up when I spray the terrarium down and search everywhere for their meal. I also found out that they have a great sense of smell especially for MEAT.
They are still babies. I had ordered them from a Florida breeder and received them very young. I must say I am amazed by their growth rate. I will try to get some more photos up tonight. :)
You guys and gals are so nice! Thanks for all the constructive advice and comments.
Terryo, That is a great plant species list. Thank you. I presume the general plant safety carries over to other tortoise species?
Hello! I'm new to the forums but I've had my 3 Redfoots for 8 months. They are amazing creatures and keep me entertained. I have an Environmental Design degree in Landscape Architecture so I wouldn't feel right with a boring enclosure for my guys.
The tortoise table is built out of 3/4" ply...