Tort Towers (almost complete) & a question or two :)
 

Hey all,

Have almost finished Tommy's home, pics below! Have a few questions though if someone wouldn't mind answering?

First question is, is the ramp to steep? Secondary, is one strip light enough? I've bought a 2 strip light controller but figured just using one is enough given he barely surfaces? (maybe there isn't enough light to interest him?)

I will be adding a 40 or 60 watt basking bulb on the 2nd level to try and encourage him to explore a little!

(also, a little re-arranging of his area is going to be required i think as its very compact in one area!)

Any thoughts would be very appreciated as I want to make Tommy a happy tort!

Beginning of the "mezzanine" level :P

http://imageshack.us/a/img692/3927/photo3ygs.jpg

No entry to top level yet!

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/1164/photo4rs.jpg

almost open for business!

http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/3350/photo6dw.jpg

Looks fab x :)

nice job there.
i would put the uv tube at the basking end,then use a daylight(cheaper)tube at the cooler end.a reflector will double the amount of light/uv going down to tour tort.as your quite handy how about a section of 3"plastic pipe cut in half longways then lined with cooking foil,or if your feel like spending the extra cash some "propper" reflectors.
regards
dave

Looks good.

My tort seems to be able to climb almost vertically so I shouldn't think the ramp will be an issue.

looks great!

i agree it looks great. :smile:

I like it!!!!!
It will probably take him a while to get used to things and start using the ramp on his own but when he does, if you want to make it a little less steep you can raise the base of the ramp with a few rocks to change the angle and cover with a mound of substrate.
He is going to love it :) Yoshi loves it when I change his enclosure but Harley sulks for days! Lol he has a wankey blankey (u dont wana know) but refused to sleep in it for 3days coz I put it through the washing machine! He is the boss of me lol
Let us know how it goes :) and you will be forever changing and modifying XD

Wow your table is awesome. Your tortoise is going to love exploring! Really lovely set-up.

How is tommy liking his new home?