Habitat - Indoor :: Can someone post pics. of their indoor tank setup?

[Chrisbarnett]

Heres mine:

[ScrewZoo]

I Would put pics of my setup if i had a camera.. Ill see if i can get a hold of one.. But i have a store bought basking dock you should just make one that you can stick high on the wall, even if its made out of plastic as long as it allows you to raise the water level and your turtle to bask it would help..

[steve]

Tons of pics here: http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15260

[TurtleLover_S&B]

Can someone maybe give me some ideas on somethings I might have around the house to change it,like some people have told me to have a basking dock that's dry,and to raise my water level.I was thinkinh about puting this black rock plate thing under my basking dock,but the dock would still be covered with water,if I'm gonna raise the water!!! Oh someone please give me some ideas about things around the house I might have please!!

[ScrewZoo]

Ill try to think of some stuff for you..do you have anything that would float on top of water that your turtle could get on without sinking it?

[TurtleLover_S&B]

Well,really all I need is something to put under my basking dock,so I can raise the water,but is has to be big and thick enough to raise the water a good amount.

[ScrewZoo]

if you cant do that maybe you can just go find a tall rock outside thatl allow you to raise it at least 4 inches.. but you gotta boil the rock first to get rid of any parasites or bugs.

[pajamatree]

This is my temporary setup. Tomorrow I am getting a 55 galloon tank, lamp clips, and a Fluval Filter.

But as you can see - that's the basking dock that you buy at a pet store specifically designed for turtles. They're only about $20.00.

[ScrewZoo]

TurtleLover, ask your parents If you could do chores for some cash? then you can invest in two of the most needed things, a turtle dock and a heater..

[TurtleLover_S&B]

Well,I'm gonna see what I can do......

[untsmurf]

Turtlelover, that thing in your tank looks like a turtle reservoir, you're supposed to stand it up in the corner and fill it will gravel/rocks. Then you fill the water level to the top of the wall so the turtle can climb on. Of course, point the light at the gravel area. I'll see if I can draw or find a picture of what I'm talking about.

I found it:


The only thing is, I wouldn't leave any of the gravel in the water. Your turtle can eat it if it's in the water. I think it should be alright for now if you arrange it properly though.

[TurtleLover_S&B]

But mine isn't as curved as yours,are you sure?

[untsmurf]

That's not mine. It's just a picture I found. I'm pretty sure I know what you have, but if you could take it out of the tank and snap a pic just to be sure, that would help. If it's what I think it is, put it diagonally across one of the corners then between the corner and the wall, add all the gravel.

This is my tank:

[TurtleLover_S&B]

Well,I tried that,but it wouldn't fit.I only have a 10 gal. tank,and I don't think it's a turtle resvior,because it's not that curved,and I've tried like everything to get it to work,but it wont.I'll need maybe a 20 gal. tank.I'm hoping I can get enough money to get a WHOLE new tank,and re-do everything,but I don't know when that'll be,because I only have $20-$30,and I don't get an allowance.

[chrisinva]

I would use the money you have and get a floating turtle dock