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07-12-2009, 04:26 PM
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What wattage bulb
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I am looking in the Shelled Warriors Shop, trying to buy a Zoo Med Powersun, there are 2 options 100w and 160w, I will only be buying 1 tort at the moment. He/She will be in a 4ft x 2ft table, what wattage bulb would be best ? Thanks Daz |
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07-12-2009, 04:27 PM
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100w bulb, 160w is for very large enclosures like sheds
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07-12-2009, 04:38 PM
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Thanks Sarah
Could you try and reply a bit quicker next time, I think 1 minute is excessive.....lol. Do you sell starter packs for tables. Daz |
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07-12-2009, 04:44 PM
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Sorry dont sell starter packs, but if you want any advice email or pm me We have an offer on at the moment offer as much as you like for £3 next day delivery
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07-12-2009, 04:49 PM
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Thanks Sarah
Will be getting all of the bits tonight, I assume its just Heat / UV Lampholder Thermometer Substrate (if you can advise that would be excellent) Feeding bowls. Thanks Daz |
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07-12-2009, 04:50 PM
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07-12-2009, 05:01 PM
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Hi Sarah
This will prob be for s Spur Thighed, still trying to source 1 but hopefully I will be able to sort this out. If not then it will be for Horsfield. Thanks Daz |
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07-12-2009, 05:15 PM
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Horsfields dig more so require a deeper sustrate Substrate i recommend getting some top soil and childrens play sand from B&Q mixing 60/40 Then a thin layer of readigrass on top - stops the dust
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07-12-2009, 05:16 PM
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Thanks Sarah do Hermans require the same ?
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07-12-2009, 05:19 PM
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Hermanns Iberas Horsfields All have the same care - heating, food etc BUT never house them all together Horfields are diggers so require deeper substrate
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