Habitat - Outdoor :: My half indoor half outdoor setup

[Take-One]

I have a tank in my patio room. In the summer the tank will be heated by the sun. Its like a indoor setup outside. How cool is that?

[steve]

Do not use the sun to heat an indoor setup. How big is the tank anyway?

[megcornell]

While it's fine (and even beneficial) for turtles to get natural sunlight when the weather permits, it's VERY dangerous to leave a tank in the sun. The water heats up quickly and the fluctuations in temperature can cause a RES to become ill and/or die.
You'd also have an algae bloom like you can't believe.

It's best to keep a tank indoors in a more controlled environment and set up a temporary outdoor set up for the summer for your RES to enjoy under your supervision.

[Take-One]

The tank is 30 gallons

[megcornell]

A tank that size definitely cannot go in direct sunlight, you'll bake your turtle.

[Take-One]

I guess I'll move it to the living room.