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I was reading some of the posts and i came across everyone talking about rubber maids containers and stock tanks . ok I know what containers you are talking about but what are stock tanks and where can you get them? thanks again michele

stock tanks are like troughs that horses drink out of. I know there are a few people here that use them...there may be a pic in the photo section. I think you get them at a farm supply place...not sure because we don't have anything like that around here.

There's the Tractor Supply Company http://www.mytscstore.com/default.asp

I have been toying with the idea of making an above ground pond with that kind of stock tanks

If I ever do, I will take some pictures of the process.

I am a big fan to stock tanks--cheaper, easier to clean and move than aquariums. And I think they provide a more natural environment for turtles.

While stock tanks are practical, cheaper, and easier to handle, you're quite lucky if you find one that's see-through. If you can't watch through the walls, that's no fun.

Maybe get an underwater spy cam for the stock tank, make sure it is very waterproof.

I have to disagree with you, knite. Have you ever seen a pond or river with glass sides? To me, it's much more fun observing what a turtle does when he's unaware that you're looking at him--no begging or trying to swim at you through the glass--just him exploring what's around him. And basking on his corkbark, he gets a pretty good view of what's going on in the room.

The bottom line is any container that's safe and big enough for the size a turtle is is good. But stock tanks give the turtle and keeper the best of both worlds. (JMHO)