Building an enclosure to prepare for a new tort, help and tips appreciated!

Pungent

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I'm planning on getting a tortoise, that is about 8cm in length, I was told to get a 60*120 cm enclosure,

I already have a basking bulb: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CEOZYNC/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

ceramic heat bulb: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WQZXV4Z/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

thermometer and hygrometer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XY3X7P9/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

basking platform: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ML5TPM2/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

and a hide: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010ONMV4/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

this is my 3d design of the enclosure (I might add a bigger hide in the corner)
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and these are the measurements I'm using:
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I believe the only thing I'm missing is a uvb 10 strip, a local pet shop has a komodo uvb 10 t8 75cm strips but I have a few questions about installing them, I was told to place the strip in the lower side of the bridge in the middle so it can cover the enclosure, how should I go about this, is a ballast necessary?
pics of the tort:
tort forward.jpg
tort back.jpg
I also want to get supplements but I'm not sure if they are good or not:

https://sa.miscota.com/reptiles/tetra/reptocal-wildlife-100-ml

I'm getting tort food as well: https://petzone.com/ksa/zoo-med-grassland-tortoise-food-992g.html

any suggestions or help are appreciated!!
 

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this is the link for the UVB strip I talked about btw:
 

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This tort needs a minimum of a 4 foot x8 foot enclosure. The substrate needs to be deep so he can dig in. Around 4 to 6 inches of substrate at least.
 

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The size of the tortoise isn't the issue. Tortoises require a lot of space so they can do a lot of wandering. They're hard wired for wandering, and besides that their digestive systems are tied in to a lot of movement in order to be healthy.
 

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what if I get a smaller tort? what size of tort should this enclosure be good for?
Even a smaller tort will grow and need more room. They can not be put in a tiny enclosure and be expected to thrive and grow the proper way. If you can't give more space, then either wait until you can or find a different animal.
 
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