My tortoise and its enclosure

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I have a redfoot I named sally even though I'm not totally sure shes a female. I currently live in a small apartment with a even smaller room. When I got her I had no idea she would need so much space. That being said I have her in a 75 gallon enclosure which is the most I can fit in my room atm. I plan to give her all the space she needs in the future and I do not plan on getting another any time soon. Any tips or general opinions would be appreciated16229009285132648079797294730446.jpg16229010046327264966148006288072.jpg16229010376191858975062046517665.jpg16229012001532297188660231824369.jpg
 

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Change out the water dish which is dangerous for a flatter clay saucer and bury it level with the substrate.
I would also get a flatter feeding dish. Flat pieces of clay/ceramic tile work good and helps keep beak trimmed.
The puck like gauge is very unreliable, change it out for a digital that reads temp and humidity and put it at tort level.
She already pyramided so you really want to keep humidity up while keeping the top layer of substrate dry.
 

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Are all of the pebbles too large to fit into her mouth? Swallowing one of those would be a problem.

I would put some more real plants in. Plants do a great job of helping keep the humidity up, especially if you spritz them now and then.

Just be sure to grow them from seed or take cuttings from chemical-free plants.
 
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Are all of the pebbles too large to fit into her mouth? Swallowing one of those would be a problem.

I would put some more real plants in. Plants do a great job of helping keep the humidity up, especially if you spritz them now and then.

Just be sure to grow them from seed or take cuttings
Are all of the pebbles too large to fit into her mouth? Swallowing one of those would be a problem.

I would put some more real plants in. Plants do a great job of helping keep the humidity up, especially if you spritz them now and then.

Just be sure to grow them from seed or take cuttings from chemical-free plants.
What type of plants should I grow and will they grow in coconut fiber substrate
 

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You need high humidity. Over 75%

You need it warm. Not hot. 80° to 86°f

You need uvb light via a T5 5.0 linear florescent tube.

Describe your heating and lighting, please.
 

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"What type of plants should I grow and will they grow in coconut fiber substrate"

There are lots of plants to try. Pothos, Boston fern, spider plants, and prayer plants are all good. Also any kind of bromeliad, African violets, and geraniums, pansies, petunias...

They will grow in coco fiber. I find it easier to put them in pots and sink the pot partway down into the substrate. They aren't quite as easy to knock over. Plus, many of these your tort is going to eat. They are all safe for eating.
 
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"What type of plants should I grow and will they grow in coconut fiber substrate"

There are lots of plants to try. Pothos, Boston fern, spider plants, and prayer plants are all good. Also any kind of bromeliad, African violets, and geraniums, pansies, petunias...

They will grow in coco fiber. I find it easier to put them in pots and sink the pot partway down into the substrate. They aren't quite as easy to knock over. Plus, many of these your tort is going to eat. They are all safe for eating.
Thank you this will be a big help
 

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I HATE being THAT person to tell you. But both of those are no-no items.
The red bulbs make everything look red and Redfoot like to eat red things. Thst leads to all kinds of impaction issues.
You need a CHE on a thermostat. It provides heat with no light.
That UVB light is a coiled/spiral, compact cfl.
We have many posts reporting serious eye issues and even MBD caused by them.
You need aT5 strip florescent.
 

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Change out the water dish which is dangerous for a flatter clay saucer and bury it level with the substrate.
I would also get a flatter feeding dish. Flat pieces of clay/ceramic tile work good and helps keep beak trimmed.
The puck like gauge is very unreliable, change it out for a digital that reads temp and humidity and put it at tort level.
She already pyramided so you really want to keep humidity up while keeping the top layer of substrate dry.
Thank u will do
I HATE being THAT person to tell you. But both of those are no-no items.
The red bulbs make everything look red and Redfoot like to eat red things. Thst leads to all kinds of impaction issues.
You need a CHE on a thermostat. It provides heat with no light.
That UVB light is a coiled/spiral, compact cfl.
We have many posts reporting serious eye issues and even MBD caused by them.
You need aT5 strip florescent.
Can you please send me links to buy the ones I need
 

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This is the UVB fixture and bulb you need...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PNK42W8/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CX5HXI2/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

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This is a ceramic heat emitter (CHE), and a digital thermometer comes with them.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V7D8Q3X/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

This is a ceramic socket for the CHE. You could probably get one for less at Lowe's or Home Depot.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YWPPLMH/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

And finally, a thermostat to control the CHE.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PC8NSB1/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
 

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