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Better off outdoors?
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Sun Oct 06, 2019 1:53 amby shadowindo
Hi everyone, I'm new the forums having got 2 baby sliders this week. Currently I'm keeping them indoors in an aquarium in which I've provided a basking area, hiding place and also a combined lamp.
However, I live in Indonesia which has a lovely year round tropical climate. I've put the tank on my balcony this morning and they seem much happier outdoors as its nice and warm and receives sunlight for most of the day.
So I'm curious to know would it be ok to keep them outdoors permanently in a habitat made from a rubbermaid type plastic box instead of indoors in an aquarium?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Re: Better off outdoors?
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Sun Oct 06, 2019 8:57 amby steve
Outdoors would be best, but how much space would they get? They still need shade, basking area, etc.
Re: Better off outdoors?
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Mon Oct 07, 2019 1:30 amby shadowindo
Thanks Steve. At the moment I'm looking at a plastic tub that measures around 100cm long x 50cm wide x 40cm high. The quick design I've made allows for a basking area, a shaded area, hiding areas and plenty of swimming space.
Re: Better off outdoors?
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Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:39 pmby steve
Is that area just for water? Can your balcony support that amount of water? Your measurements indicate about 200 litres which is about 200 kg of water.
Re: Better off outdoors?
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Tue Oct 08, 2019 9:00 amby shadowindo
The weight issue is not a problem. That's the whole size of the container. Any larger and I'd have to look at an above ground koi tank/vat which are readily available here. At the moment, the guys are around 1.5 inches a piece.
Re: Better off outdoors?
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Tue Oct 08, 2019 1:59 pmby steve
Just keep in mind that you will likely have to separate them once they are a bit more mature.
Re: Better off outdoors?
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Thu Oct 10, 2019 11:21 amby shadowindo
Ok thanks Steve. I've found an above ground KOI vat locally. Theres enough space on my balcony for 2 habitats when they get a bit larger. I'll post some pictures when the habitat is ready in 2 weeks.
Re: Better off outdoors?
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Thu Oct 10, 2019 8:49 pmby steve
OK, great. Can't wait to check it out
