Habitat - Indoor :: Will this work?

[joopt]

I want to put my turtle in direct sunlight while indoors so i built this prototype because I have no light in his tank
will this work?

[Gianni989]

I dont think UV rays filter through window or mesh screen.

[joopt]

Yea but, the way he's facing there is no mirror, just bug net

[theartbook35]

UV rays can't get through nets or screens with holes that are that small. For the time being, if you turtle is about four inches, you can take him or her outside, without a container, while being closely supervised. Make sure your turtle has a bush they can get under, or another form of shade, when they don't want to be under the sunlight. Also, make sure it's between 70 to 95 degrees. Any hotter, or any colder, isn't good for the turtle.

UV rays also can't penetrate through water. So, just let your turtle roam around on the grass for a few hours, and make sure to wipe down/rinse off the shell and legs when he/she comes back inside, to avoid carrying in any parasites.

I hope this is an okay option for you, until you can get a bulb. It'll be fun at first, but I guarantee you'll get tired of taking your turtle outside every single day.

Edit: The other problem I just remembered is that having your tank by the window tends to grow a lot of algae. Algae can't hurt the turtle, but it's been known to clog up filters, and some people just hate the look of it. Being by the window will make algae grow super fast, and make it very hard to get rid of.

[untsmurf]

Putting your tank by the window isn't a good idea. Having it close to the window like that can alter the temperatures inside your tank quickly and dramatically. Not only can it cause an algae bloom, but it's dangerous for your turtle.

It also looks like he might bake in that tub, since the air can't circulate...

Until you can get lights in your tank, you should take your turtle outside like the others have suggested.

You can use a desk lamp and a regular house bulb to provide the heat and UVA for your turtle's basking area. The UVB bulb is less that $20 and it can go in a desk lamp as well if you can't afford new fixtures.