t1ll1s
New Member
Hallo all,
I just got a baby testudo graeca and since i am a newbie at raising tortoises i would like to request some advice.
My purchases are:
- Exo Terra terrarium 60x45x30. i know that humidity is important for tortoises and i can install some top glass panels if required after i get a few humidity readings from the sensors.
- Canopy that will cover half of the top area and has place for 3x26W lamps
- Reptile dome hanging fixture again from Exo Terra
- UVB bulb that is suitable for tortoises according to the Exo Terra table for a distance of 25-30cm and to be used in the canopy
- Daylight basking spotlight 50W delivering 32 degrees at 30cm (i am not sure if i can use this in the canopy or i need to install it to the dome and direct it downwards)
I am very confused on the lights that are required for my tortoise and am not sure if i chose the right bulbs and/or fixtures.
The temperature that i must keep at the ground level should be around 30-32 degrees Celsius and i will be adding some water on the substrate regularly to create humidity in the terrarium.
What would you suggest for me to do?
Shall i ditch the canopy and use only domes, or get a different fixture?
What bulbs do i need for UVB and UVA?
Shall i get a combined UVA/UVB bulb instead?
Any suggestions to make my terrarium lighting optimal for my little friend is welcome and appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your replies.
I just got a baby testudo graeca and since i am a newbie at raising tortoises i would like to request some advice.
My purchases are:
- Exo Terra terrarium 60x45x30. i know that humidity is important for tortoises and i can install some top glass panels if required after i get a few humidity readings from the sensors.
- Canopy that will cover half of the top area and has place for 3x26W lamps
- Reptile dome hanging fixture again from Exo Terra
- UVB bulb that is suitable for tortoises according to the Exo Terra table for a distance of 25-30cm and to be used in the canopy
- Daylight basking spotlight 50W delivering 32 degrees at 30cm (i am not sure if i can use this in the canopy or i need to install it to the dome and direct it downwards)
I am very confused on the lights that are required for my tortoise and am not sure if i chose the right bulbs and/or fixtures.
The temperature that i must keep at the ground level should be around 30-32 degrees Celsius and i will be adding some water on the substrate regularly to create humidity in the terrarium.
What would you suggest for me to do?
Shall i ditch the canopy and use only domes, or get a different fixture?
What bulbs do i need for UVB and UVA?
Shall i get a combined UVA/UVB bulb instead?
Any suggestions to make my terrarium lighting optimal for my little friend is welcome and appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your replies.