I may have to think of some sort of canopy or cover too. I bought some screen, but took it back deciding against it, however, hard to tell from the pictures, but the female is huge, and I think actually might have a chance of pulling herself out on a corner. Will have to wait and see though.
Made of Oak, stained one coat, poly'd 2 coats. Plexiglass on the front with brass screws, Cheap Pine plywood base, but poly'd 4 coats on the bottom. It doesn't touch the water but I think the moisture won't bother it for quite some time.
The ramp is one of those turtle docks bolted onto the bottom. Exo-Terra AstroTurf is cut to fit and velcro'd down on the plywood.
This is quite a step up for them. Now I have a 75 gallong tank for them instead of a 50 gallon rubbermaid tote half filled with water.
Overall I'm pretty proud. Just hope they get up there and get some basking in. From everything I have read though red ears do spend most of their time in the water. I also plan on getting a UVB bulb soon. Have had these guys for a little over 5 years now. They were bought in Florida in a mall and were the size of quarters.
I'm new to this web site by the way, seems like a great place. Thanks for letting me share.
- Josh
