Indoor habitat setup - Help

[dwhite1105]

Hi there. I went out and purchased a few items for my future Sulcata. I'm just here to double check and make sure I'm getting the correct things as there are so many different articles that it's hard to mesh out positive and negative advice. Here are some items I bought today, of course, these are links to the items online since I cannot upload photos at the moment.

Substrate:
http://www.hayneedle.com/product/ex...i_sku=EXO191&gclid=CML8_-fEuLwCFcERMwodYi8AgQ

I bought some of this because I have read various substrates for these guys. I've read anywhere from using completely this substrate, to using 20% of this mixed in with Coco husk.

http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/coco_husk.php

I bought this because I've read multiple reviews saying that this is good substrate for young Sulcatas.

Lighting:
http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/halogen_basking_spot.php

I bought this 75W one for heating the inside of the habitat. I wasn't sure if this was the right bulb, and I need double checking. The temperatures read around 80 at 20". Please give me any confirmation on this.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A8RHTYU/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

I read somewhere on here that 10.0 UVB was necessary, but I don't know much about lighting. Please double check this and confirm it's okay. I want to make sure he's getting enough artificial sunlight to prevent any deficiencies during the colder weather.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12462456

I bought one of these lamps. If I need to buy another one I will, I just wasn't sure if it was sufficient for the bulbs. Please double check for me

http://www.petsupplyoutlet.com/exoterradigitalcombinationthermometerhygrometerpt2470.aspx

I bought two of these to make sure that my heat and humidity was sufficient for the tortoise.

Food:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4243251

This is what the pet store owner took me to when I mentioned buying "Timothy Hay", which I've seen referred to on here before as being an okay diet.

http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog...ing-world-timothy-toppings-flowers-and-herbs/

I bought these because I read a few things on here that I had recalled from people earlier such as dandelions. I'm just checking to make sure nothing in here is bad for the little guy.

These are all the things I need checked on as of right now. I'm still getting everything squared away with the little guy so things are all in order before he comes.

Please let me know with any adjustments to any of these items, and if possible, please link where I can buy the correct items at. Thanks a ton!

 

[mike taylor]

It all looks good to me . But you could use regular light bulbs from Wall- Mart and the fixtures you can get at Home Depot for half the cost . I use coco choir only . I would get a che and a thermostat for night time heat . The 10.0 uvb lamp is good it's what I have for all of my torts. But regular lamps are cheap thats what I use and others also use . For a good temperature and humidity meter I get all my meters from Home Depot for ten dollars . Here is a picture of my setup and meter .

 

[Teodora'sDAD]

Seems like your on the right path.