Russian enclosure size question

[Tyanna]

Would a 55 gallon viv (48 x 13 x 21) be a good size for my about 5 inches Russian tortoise?

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Right now, I don't see why not
In the long-term future, he's going to need a larger space

 

[Tyanna]

Yea I thought so, I'm just going to stick with building one!

 

[Levi the Leopard]

IMO a 55 gallon tank is too small for full time living.

I kept 4 similar sized Russians in a 20' x 6' outdoor pen and felt it was too small.
Then I kept a single male Russian in a 17' x 8' outdoor pen and felt it was too small.
I've had a 4' x 8' enclosure for a temporary set up and if I "had to"..that's the smallest I would go.

On the other hand, if the tort has a nice large garden to roam most days, the 55 gallon would do for a night time/occasional cold day indoor home.

 

[Tyanna]

New enclosure so far! Second story to be added later.

 

[russian/sulcata/tortoise]

this is my 4foot by 8foot russian home

 

[Tyanna]

All done! Thoughts everyone? Second floor will be added later like I said.

 

[Tyanna]

this is my 4foot by 8foot russian homeView attachment 97641

Wish mine could be out all year long!