I’m glad you picked the Russian I like those, I have 3 and I’m getting a 4th at the next reptiles show we have down here.
Some problems I saw with your post:
30 Gal. Tank – if it’s an aquarium than you may stress the tort out with the clear glass, s/he will keep trying to get out. Also the glass is not very good for temp control.
I would recommend getting a Rubbermaid tote or something like it.
“Nadja is currently eating Reptomin, a fruit based product we carry at the store” torts are a little different than box turtles, while BTs eat insects, greens, and fruits; torts eat just greens.

Some good things:
The heat lamp should heat one side of the tank to about 90 degrees.
If s/he is big enough to go in a pen by all means build one. (Post on pens) http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1007943,1007943
If s/he is awake then take s/him outside as much as possible they need UVB from the sun.

Some Random Things:
Make sure while inside the tort is on a good substrate I'm using timothy hay but I have used a dirt and sand mixture before.
Make sure the tort has a hide
Soak the tort at least once a week
Keep good records of growth and any problems, excel works great
Buy a temp gun for accurate temps.

A good website:
http://russiantortoise.org/

Good luck, have fun



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