04-03-2015, 12:14 PM | #1 |
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Setting up my first tort table
Hi all will be picking up my 2 horsfields on Saturday and I am just starting to set their table up and I've got a couple of questions.
1. I will be using coir what depth should I be aiming for 2. At what height is best for me to set my uv light ( arcadia 36" 30w desert 10%+ lamp) Many Thanks Dave |
04-03-2015, 05:19 PM | #2 |
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How old will they be?
They need enough depth to dig down into and be totally covered.
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They will be approximately 6 months old. I am sure Gordon will correct me if I am wrong as I will meeting him on Saturday to collect them from him
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My middle 2 are off Gordon too
I'd say 4-5 inches of substrate will be enough x
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Horsfields are serious diggers, so make the substrate nice and deep, at least 4 inches for 6month babies.
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Have a list of questions ready to ask Gordon.
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Why not Gordon ? You're the best exotic tortoise keeper on here ( I had to say it, sorry )
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Did you miss the punn, although you are a most excellent tortoise keeper and guru ( big smile )
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