Habitat - Indoor :: My SetUp

[dcsocal]

You might want to put up some sort of barracade on the side of the turtle docks so Marley doesnt get stuck. You can raise your water level so Marley doesnt have to much of an air drop when jumping in the tank. They like to slide down the dock but also like to dive right off! Everything looks like its coming along though! Ill post a video of my basking area, i know you wanted to see the workings of it, ive been super busy! good job!

[steve]

Nice tank! I am concerned about that stand... water weighs 8.3 pounds per gallon. With all that's in your tank, it's about 400 pounds. Plus the ramp is a bit steep and you're taking a risk keeping it next to the window like that.

[LouDiamondz]

whats the risk of keeping it near the window? and the stand is sturdy its good thick solid wood. i stood and jumped n made sure lol

[SINI5T3R]

usually because of algae growth I think. The Sun makes algae go out of control and it can be a pain getting it out.

[LouDiamondz]

so would I just be able to get an algae eater? my windowsill (big enough to sit and lay) is the only place I have for the tank

[steve]

Your water will turn green too, and the algae eater can't help. Basically, control the light before it reaches the tank rather than (trying to) control what happens afterwards.

[kmichael55]

That is an awesome improvement! I agree though, ramp looks steep and scary!

[LouDiamondz]

i really aint got no other place for it due to not having a stand.. gonna just have to due my best to clean/water changes. and the ramp is steep i have to adjust it.. marley seems to enjoy the slide down though