vianey1126
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HELLO! I'm going to get a sulcata hatchling very soon, so I'm slowly gathering my things together. My starter set up for a few months is the black tub in the picture with a plexiglass roof like in the other example picture. I will be utilizing orchid bark for substrate, as per advice from a moderator from a group im in. I've been around many conflicting websites, guides, forums, etc., and my questions are:
• I know I should have a nice ceramic heater, but should that have its separate thermostat? and should it be right next to the other light or separated?
• I heard Mercury vapor spotlights basking lights are a no What's best? Should that have its own thermostat too? I'm also concerned if the distance I have planned is going to be too close to the tortoise (measurements of enclosure in pics) or if the lights will mess with the plastics of either of the bins -- what bin is nice btw?
• I cannot find a good thermostat and humidity thing. I don't know how to find a good one with a timer and a good type (dimmer, pulse, etc.). Nor do I know if I should have a separate humidity one where near where my hide will be.
• In regards to the set up, would the third pic with the box and yellow lid be better overall? And with or without plexiglass?
All these questions!! I apologize for the essay and if this is all repetitive, I'm just pressed for time, hoping to get specific concerns answered, and I just want to do this right. I'm hoping for quick responses as I have been posting in other places and haven't gotten any straight answers if any. Thanks in advance! (PS I might name my tortoise Tortilla).
• I know I should have a nice ceramic heater, but should that have its separate thermostat? and should it be right next to the other light or separated?
• I heard Mercury vapor spotlights basking lights are a no What's best? Should that have its own thermostat too? I'm also concerned if the distance I have planned is going to be too close to the tortoise (measurements of enclosure in pics) or if the lights will mess with the plastics of either of the bins -- what bin is nice btw?
• I cannot find a good thermostat and humidity thing. I don't know how to find a good one with a timer and a good type (dimmer, pulse, etc.). Nor do I know if I should have a separate humidity one where near where my hide will be.
• In regards to the set up, would the third pic with the box and yellow lid be better overall? And with or without plexiglass?
All these questions!! I apologize for the essay and if this is all repetitive, I'm just pressed for time, hoping to get specific concerns answered, and I just want to do this right. I'm hoping for quick responses as I have been posting in other places and haven't gotten any straight answers if any. Thanks in advance! (PS I might name my tortoise Tortilla).