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Old 10-03-2013, 11:37 PM   #1
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Default 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!

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Old 11-03-2013, 02:19 PM   #2
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Looks fab x
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Old 11-03-2013, 02:35 PM   #3
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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.
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Old 11-03-2013, 04:24 PM   #4
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Looks good.
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Old 11-03-2013, 09:59 PM   #5
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My tort seems to be able to climb almost vertically so I shouldn't think the ramp will be an issue.
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Old 11-03-2013, 10:04 PM   #6
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looks great!
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Old 12-03-2013, 05:00 AM   #7
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i agree it looks great.
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Old 12-03-2013, 05:53 AM   #8
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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
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Old 16-03-2013, 08:51 AM   #9
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Wow your table is awesome. Your tortoise is going to love exploring! Really lovely set-up.
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Old 18-03-2013, 01:31 AM   #10
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How is tommy liking his new home?
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