I bought two 10ft PVC pipes @ Home depot
(this is used for hanging the lights)
2 of them was about $15
PVC Pipe
the middle portion doesn’t have a tie which kind of sucks but it still works
Outsunny 6'x3'x3' Mini Greenhouse w/ Zipper
i use the PROT5 UVB 12% 39W/ 34.5”
ProT5
depending on your enclosure wattage may vary
for my enclosure size i’m using a 75W, going to play around until i reach desired temp.
- basking temp should be 90-95F / 32-35C
I’m using halogen (flood light) lamp, it expands heat better then the spo...
Zoo Med Repti Tuff Splashproof Halogen Lamp 75W
I have this fixture from when i first started my journey as being a tortoise owner and i’m going to put 75W or 75W+50W depending if desired temp is reached (90-95F / 32-35C)
Combo Deep Dome Dual Lamp Fixture
line your enclosure so interior doesn’t get damaged !
10x10 FT 20 Mil HDPE Pond Liner for Ponds
for your substrate
budget friendly - dollar tree has these as well (smaller version) in the spring isle
ZeeDix 6 Pack Coconut Fiber Substrate
this is what i use to mix with the coco coir for the substrate
BAKE YOUR SUBSTRATE!
- 200F / 30 min-1 hour and mix/rotate so it cooks evenly
- it will kill all/any bugs,eggs, fungus, etc that’s in the topsoil
Timberline 40 Pound(s) All-purpose Top soil
i use this to turn on/off the lights automatically for my tortoise
lights should be on 12hs
BN-LINK 8 Outlet Surge Protector w/ Timer
THIS has been my best friend ever since i started building my tortoise enclosure!
i used this to tape up the pond linear, cameras, covering the sharp edges of the tube, etc. this is also useful for everyday things around the house !
i went through 4...
Yecaye TV Cord Hider, 42in Cord Cover Wall Mounted, W1.18in H0.6in, White | Large Cable Hider, Wire Covers for 4 Cords, Cable Raceway Wire Hiders for TV on Wall, Cable Cover Cord Concealer
the garden bed is an inch/few more inches less then the actual size it says
this is good for food tray helps trim their beaks
budget friendly - i heard hobby lobby has it for like $3
Reptile Basking Platform 6in Turtle Rock
no more messy cords laying around !
time for slick look!
Cable Organizer Box Set of 3, Power Cover
to hide all the cords! no one likes to see an eye sore, so this hides the power strips and cords !
Naeety 3 Pack Cable Organizer Box, Cable Management Box for Surge Protector | Under Desk Power Cover Cord Holder, TV Computer Wires Cord Organizer, Cable Management Set, for Home/Office(Black)
accessories
i recently added in a tube for my tortoise to play with going in and out !
i put it on the cold side so it doesn’t get overheated as well as putting holes on the top for ventilation
Everbilt 7 in. x 8 ft. Semi-Rigid Flexible Aluminum Duct MFX78XHD
Not only it’s great for cats, it’s also great for TORTOISES 🐢, i’ve seen a bunch of pictures and videos of tortoises on cat wheels exercising
Sandinrayli Cat Wheel for Indoor Cats Exercise Running Wheel Cat Treadmill with Brake & Carpeted Runway (Light Grey)
this is also a great wheel for smaller tortoises to get their exercise in.
Chinchilla Exercise Wheel
this is good for any reptiles honestly, good for hides/enrichments for climbing etc.
Cork Bark Scraps and Remnants - Half Pound | Terrarium Scatter Pieces & Craft Material
