Hello,
I'm sorry to disappoint but I decided on the 40 Gallon for now due to the distance needed to drive to the guys house and the size. I really just wanted something shorter and wider, I'm trying to get something like this built. \
So now that I have a tank, I need some help deciding what I can buy to get what I need for the habitat.
I need only the following, since I'm not 100% what's out in the market that will work I would love your expert advice.
A Filter,
A new UVB,UVB,Basking light,
A new basking light. (Tubular)
A water flow thingy (if filter isn't enough)
Here's what I want to do with my turtle tank.
I've created this to get the measurements out and my own custom one (I've made room for a canister filter!! and height for lights all sides should have 4 inches of room all around.
Now I know this is not gonna be easy, But I'm going to be building my own table so I can make room for the right things.
Currently the tank is 36L X 18W X 16H - I'm thinking I can do 42L X 24W X 24H.
I'm thinking of adding live plants ( I know I'll probably be replacing them a bit) and I've read the UVB/A light can replace the actual grow light, but can any of these replace UVB/A for turtles?
If not the above, can I get away with adding this one on the left top side and another one for basking on the right?
(UVB)
(Basking)
BTW I'm thinking of also adding some fans to dispense the lamp heat (If you think this would be needed)
Filter I have in mind
Or maybe a submersible Fluval? Link:
http://amzn.com/B001XRXY1G I know many of you will recommend a canister but it doesn't seem to fit unless I make the table huge.
I welcome all ideas and critiques. I know typically this would be great for fish, but Why can't turtles be the center of attention ? I just like watching them and don't want them pushed into the corner of my living room.
p.s. I will update this post with more pictures of products I've found that I think could work.