Habitat - Indoor :: has anyone ever used

[ashleygamergirl]

my dad told me tonight i should think about water trough's
the one's people use on farms for live stock
he said i should get a 300 gallon water trough for the turtles
has anyone ever done this?
i would prob keep it in my basement if i did this because i wouldnt want that in my living room lol but my basement is big and realy nice but i dont go in it much just because nothing to do down there but hey if my turtles are down there i would so hangout more lol

[lotsofpets]

Yes, we do! I have a fifty gallon for my babies.

[ashleygamergirl]

how does that work for you? are you happy with it? do they make good homes?

[lotsofpets]

http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12433

Does this help any?

[ashleygamergirl]

yes that helps haha

[ashleygamergirl]

how about any others? what does everyone else think about all this?
ae they good homes? or are fish tanks better homes?

[powerofvoodoo]

A lot of people do this because it's a lot cheaper than aquariums. If you look in the photo gallery section, I'm sure you will be able to find pictures of it.
I feel that aquariums are more aestetically pleasing, but there really is no difference between the two, besides price, as long as they are built to withstand the weight of the water.

[megcornell]

It's really about giving your turtles the most space you can.
If you can afford an appropriate size aquarium, that's fine. But stock tanks make really great and affordable homes. And I think some turtles may enjoy the "privacy" of not having glass walls.

[richard]

yes they do make excellent tanks we just finished ours in the basement a 500 gallon tank with the top cut about three quarters,flipped the cut off section and placed it over top that is her basking and nesting area it worked so well and she absolutly loves it

[marisa]

They are called stock tanks, and they're all I use for my turtles. I really think they provide more natural homes for turtles than glass tanks.

[ashleygamergirl]

i dont know what i want to do.... i can either get this nice fish tank 125 gallon for $250 OR get this rubbermaid water trough that is 150 gallon for my turtles now if i get the tank it would go in my dinning room and would look really cool cause i would make it pretty or if i get the rubbermaid it would go in my basement and be a great home for the turtles but not make the house look cool.... i dont know what i want to do

[ashleygamergirl]

forgot to say the water trough is 150 gallon and is only $119.99

[steve]

I've seen some pretty nice stock tank habitats. There are pros and cons, but it's usually a financial decision for most people. How many turtles do you have?

richard... I'm gonna need to see some pics!

[ashleygamergirl]

its going to be for 2 or 3 painted turtles
right now they are about 4"

[grey goose]

richard... I'm gonna need to see some pics!

Me too! Please post some pics of your tank if you can.