Enclosures

[Utah Lynn]

Updated enclosure photo.

 

[Yvonne G]

That's nice Lynn. I do see one thing that is a cause for concern, though. In the bottom of the picture, the light fixture closest to the camera...that compact fluorescent bulb should be mounted horizontal (like in an aquarium hood) instead of pointing down. Those compact bulbs concentrate the UV rays out the end of the bulb and quite often cause discomfort and even snow-blindness in tortoises.

 

[dmarcus]

Looks good, just make the fix that Yvonne pointed out.

 

[Utah Lynn]

That's nice Lynn. I do see one thing that is a cause for concern, though. In the bottom of the picture, the light fixture closest to the camera...that compact fluorescent bulb should be mounted horizontal (like in an aquarium hood) instead of pointing down. Those compact bulbs concentrate the UV rays out the end of the bulb and quite often cause discomfort and even snow-blindness in tortoises.

Thank you Yvonne and dalano. I didn't know that. I'll fix that right away.

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That's nice Lynn. I do see one thing that is a cause for concern, though. In the bottom of the picture, the light fixture closest to the camera...that compact fluorescent bulb should be mounted horizontal (like in an aquarium hood) instead of pointing down. Those compact bulbs concentrate the UV rays out the end of the bulb and quite often cause discomfort and even snow-blindness in tortoises.

Thank you Yvonne and dalano. I didn't know that. I'll fix that right away.

O.K. I got the lighting problem solved. Thanks again.

 

[TortBrain]

That's nice Lynn. I do see one thing that is a cause for concern, though. In the bottom of the picture, the light fixture closest to the camera...that compact fluorescent bulb should be mounted horizontal (like in an aquarium hood) instead of pointing down. Those compact bulbs concentrate the UV rays out the end of the bulb and quite often cause discomfort and even snow-blindness in tortoises.

As in pointing side way instead of pointing down towards the tortoise?
Thanks!

 

[Utah Lynn]

That's nice Lynn. I do see one thing that is a cause for concern, though. In the bottom of the picture, the light fixture closest to the camera...that compact fluorescent bulb should be mounted horizontal (like in an aquarium hood) instead of pointing down. Those compact bulbs concentrate the UV rays out the end of the bulb and quite often cause discomfort and even snow-blindness in tortoises.

As in pointing side way instead of pointing down towards the tortoise?
Thanks!

That's how I read it; so, I mounted my lights in an aquarium hood that I had on hand.

 

[Yvonne G]

Yes, that's correct. The only light that is an issue here is the compact fluorescent bulb.

 

[Jacqui]

Very nice!

 

[Turtle Guru]

Nice its cool

 

[TortBrain]

That's nice Lynn. I do see one thing that is a cause for concern, though. In the bottom of the picture, the light fixture closest to the camera...that compact fluorescent bulb should be mounted horizontal (like in an aquarium hood) instead of pointing down. Those compact bulbs concentrate the UV rays out the end of the bulb and quite often cause discomfort and even snow-blindness in tortoises.

As in pointing side way instead of pointing down towards the tortoise?
Thanks!

That's how I read it; so, I mounted my lights in an aquarium hood that I had on hand.

Oh cool. Possible to show some pic??
Thanks!

 

[Turtle Guru]

Sorry for reporting but how long did it take you to build it

 

[Utah Lynn]

Sorry for reporting but how long did it take you to build it

It took me about 3 days, from start to move-in. Most of that time was waiting for the silicone to cure. I'm still tweaking things to my RTs' demands.

 

[Utah Lynn]

Sorry for reporting but how long did it take you to build it

It took me about 3 days, from start to move-in. Most of that time was waiting for the silicone to cure. I'm still tweaking things to my RTs' demands.

The attached pictures are the Lighting before and the lighting after a suggestion from Yvonne.

 

[babylove6635]

very nice lynn

 

[lynnedit]

Wow, that is a big improvement, looks really nice.

 

[Utah Lynn]

Wow, that is a big improvement, looks really nice.

I'm sorry I'm so late to reply, but Thank You.

 

[Claireabbo]

looks good!

 

[DolanKoops]

Is that not to small for them I ain't saying it is I'm just asking because I dont know ..?

 

[laramie]

Updated enclosure photo.

Looks great Lynn

 

[Utah Lynn]

Is that not to small for them I ain't saying it is I'm just asking because I dont know ..?

Hi Dolan. Did you go back in the thread to see the picture? It measures 2'X6' for 2 RT's. I partitioned it to keep them separated, as they don't get along. As far as being too small? I assume that it is o.k., as I haven't seen any posts that say it's not.
I'm a Newbie myself. Still have a lot to learn.