Horsfield Pyramiding

bradley g · 22-01-2013, 12:29 PM

I have two of these torts that I have recently had to separate. The small one Larry (that was getting picked on) has signs of pyramiding. It started around a month ago and since then I have bought a new uv light which I thought was the problem. they are fed weeds, pellets and pre alpin. This has nutrabol sprinkled on it. They are bathed everyday and occasional sprayed. any advice please.
thanks

Suze65 · 22-01-2013, 04:18 PM

Could we see a picture of your tort, and what substrate do you keep him on, how moist is the substrate , does he have a large enough water dish that he can sit in. You didn't mention calcium , does he have this on his food. Humidity and hydration are key factors in good shell growth, a moist substrate will help with humidity, plus the correct nutrition, plus the right temps.
( the correct combination of conditions )

bradley g · 22-01-2013, 05:05 PM

Ill add a picture shortly, I have from today started using coco fibre bricks (from pets at home) i was using grass pellets previous to that. I have a large water dish but they never use it so i just make sure i bath them every day. I use limestone flour (from the shelled warriors shop).
My temps are 34-35 under basking and 18 everywhere else.
I don't understand why only one tort would have problem when they have the same living conditions.
thanks for your help.

bradley g · 22-01-2013, 05:20 PM

Suze65 · 22-01-2013, 05:40 PM

Sounds like your doing a lot of the right things, the only thing I would suggest you adjust is the cooler end temps, 18 is too low, it needs to be 20 to 22 , and try put back the water dish, I don't keep Horsfield so maybe some one with Horsfield can suggest something else, there are loads of Horsfield keepers on here.

Catwoman63 · 22-01-2013, 06:27 PM

Your torts don't look bad at all, eventually the shell will smooth out, I have 1 that was lumpy when I got her, but the new growth is smooth so by the time she's adult she will look a lot smoother x

bradley g · 22-01-2013, 07:39 PM

That's good to hear hopefully the new substrate will help with hydration. Thank you both for your help x

Suze65 · 22-01-2013, 08:03 PM

Can I ask you something, what do you think of the coco fibre bricks from P at H , cos I'm thinking of getting some, is it stringy? I have heard it is a bit stringy.

Catwoman63 · 22-01-2013, 08:22 PM

I don't use coco coir, I just use top soil and spray it every day, then give it a good spray and mix in fresh soil with the old every couple of and turn it over using a child's hand rake lol x

bradley g · 22-01-2013, 08:38 PM

As I said only put it down before. But it seems really good, it has hair like fibres in it but not stringy at all. I mixed it with three litres of water and worked a charm x

22-01-2013, 12:29 PM	#1
bradley g Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: liverpool Posts: 79	Horsfield Pyramiding I have two of these torts that I have recently had to separate. The small one Larry (that was getting picked on) has signs of pyramiding. It started around a month ago and since then I have bought a new uv light which I thought was the problem. they are fed weeds, pellets and pre alpin. This has nutrabol sprinkled on it. They are bathed everyday and occasional sprayed. any advice please. thanks

22-01-2013, 04:18 PM	#2
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	Could we see a picture of your tort, and what substrate do you keep him on, how moist is the substrate , does he have a large enough water dish that he can sit in. You didn't mention calcium , does he have this on his food. Humidity and hydration are key factors in good shell growth, a moist substrate will help with humidity, plus the correct nutrition, plus the right temps. ( the correct combination of conditions ) __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

22-01-2013, 05:40 PM	#5
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	Sounds like your doing a lot of the right things, the only thing I would suggest you adjust is the cooler end temps, 18 is too low, it needs to be 20 to 22 , and try put back the water dish, I don't keep Horsfield so maybe some one with Horsfield can suggest something else, there are loads of Horsfield keepers on here. __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

22-01-2013, 06:27 PM	#6
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	Your torts don't look bad at all, eventually the shell will smooth out, I have 1 that was lumpy when I got her, but the new growth is smooth so by the time she's adult she will look a lot smoother x __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted)

22-01-2013, 08:03 PM	#8
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	Can I ask you something, what do you think of the coco fibre bricks from P at H , cos I'm thinking of getting some, is it stringy? I have heard it is a bit stringy. __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

22-01-2013, 05:05 PM	#3
bradley g Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: liverpool Posts: 79	Ill add a picture shortly, I have from today started using coco fibre bricks (from pets at home) i was using grass pellets previous to that. I have a large water dish but they never use it so i just make sure i bath them every day. I use limestone flour (from the shelled warriors shop). My temps are 34-35 under basking and 18 everywhere else. I don't understand why only one tort would have problem when they have the same living conditions. thanks for your help.

22-01-2013, 05:20 PM	#4
bradley g Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: liverpool Posts: 79

22-01-2013, 07:39 PM	#7
bradley g Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: liverpool Posts: 79	That's good to hear hopefully the new substrate will help with hydration. Thank you both for your help x

22-01-2013, 08:22 PM	#9
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	I don't use coco coir, I just use top soil and spray it every day, then give it a good spray and mix in fresh soil with the old every couple of and turn it over using a child's hand rake lol x __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted)

22-01-2013, 08:38 PM	#10
bradley g Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: liverpool Posts: 79	As I said only put it down before. But it seems really good, it has hair like fibres in it but not stringy at all. I mixed it with three litres of water and worked a charm x

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