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NEW TANK !!!

PostPosted: Wed May 06, 2015 2:59 pm
by the-turtle-Girl
Bah , whelp , i'm new here , thought y'all could help me out friday i'm getting a 55 gallon turtle tank ! but im not sure how i should set it up , this isnt my first turtle so i know how it should be set up , but i want some decor ideas , and i wanna make an ABTA but i want some ideas , so maybeee yall can help me ! i have attached a pic of my soon to be tank . show me your tanks give me some ideas :D id be GRATEFUL !

Re: NEW TANK !!!

PostPosted: Wed May 06, 2015 5:19 pm
by VeipaCray
Hello and welcome to the forum.

For ATBA ideas: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=15260

Re: NEW TANK !!!

PostPosted: Thu May 07, 2015 8:43 am
by steve
You will need to overhaul that tank to make it more turtle friendly. Is that your future turtle too?

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PostPosted: Wed May 20, 2015 1:05 pm
by the-turtle-Girl
Its ALOT different now , theres NO gravel in it , and i have a good basking area (temporary) , i have one log in there because i have a pleco in there i dont want eaten lol , i REALLY wanna do an above the tank basking area . its a standard size 55gallon tank 4 ft long. If anyone can give me some ideas !

Re: NEW TANK !!!

PostPosted: Wed May 20, 2015 1:15 pm
by steve
What about something like this (bottom of page) viewtopic.php?f=6&t=34076

Re: NEW TANK !!!

PostPosted: Wed May 20, 2015 1:43 pm
by the-turtle-Girl
Ohhhhh i like that !

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PostPosted: Wed May 20, 2015 6:55 pm
by Kansasslider
Thank you Steve. I'm flattered.
Turtle Girl, this is pictures of how I built it. If you have questions just ask :-)
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=34211

Re: NEW TANK !!!

PostPosted: Thu May 21, 2015 11:20 am
by the-turtle-Girl
Awesome !!! Me and my boyfriend are looking for budget friendly basking areas and i like this one !

Re: NEW TANK !!!

PostPosted: Thu May 21, 2015 9:19 pm
by Kansasslider
If you need any help just ask. Its pretty simple.

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PostPosted: Sat May 30, 2015 5:54 pm
by the-turtle-Girl
Tadaaaa !

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PostPosted: Sat May 30, 2015 5:56 pm
by the-turtle-Girl
Babiessssss

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PostPosted: Sun May 31, 2015 8:49 am
by Kansasslider
Looks good!

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:53 am
by steve
Nice job! Sand would look great with that wood. Last pic is pretty cute!

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:21 am
by the-turtle-Girl
thanks ! :) im slowly planning on making an above the tank area for them and i WANT SAND xD question tho , i have a magnum 350 , will it tear it up ?

Re: NEW TANK !!!

PostPosted: Mon Jun 01, 2015 12:41 pm
by steve
You should be able to adjust the hose length, correct?