Equipment Review and Discussion :: Exo terra large turtle bank

[Kansasslider]

I just thought I would post a few pictures. I like it better than the zoo med one I had.

[MEandYouPhoto]

That's really nice looking!, What is is made from? How is it adhered to the tank right now?

[Kansasslider]

Its made of hard hollow plastic and held on with magnets.

[MEandYouPhoto]

How big is your turtle? Do you see any tilting or sliding of the shelf when they get up on it to bask... Also Plastic? Really? I would be worried that the basking bulbs would melt that..

[steve]

Are your turtles using it yet?

[Kansasslider]

My turtles are about a year old I don't think this would be good for large turtles. No melting.It measures 9 3/4 x 15 3/4

[Kansasslider]

Yes started using it right away.They like it.They won't let me get a picture of them on it.

[MEandYouPhoto]

My turtles are about a year old I don't think this would be good for large turtles. No melting.It measures 9 3/4 x 15 3/4

Glad to hear it isn't having issues with the heat. Its a shame it wouldn't be effective for larger turtles. I have the largest Turtle Dock and while it works I like the look of the shelf you have there.

[Kansasslider]

Yea,I like how it looks also. Its a wonder exo terra doesn't make these for large turtles? Zoo med for that matter.

[Kansasslider]

UPDATE....OK I did not mention the fact the first one I bought was broken into 5 prices because Amazon was great with the return and sent me a new one over night for free. Now the new one was in the tank for 9 days. I walked up to the tank this morning to see it half sunk. From what I can guess is that the 60 watt bulb I use for heat cracked it? I will not recommend for anyone to buy this turtle bank. The picture is of the first one I bought. The plastic it is made from is brittle .

[steve]

Wow, that sucks. How's the packing inside the retail box? Any paper or foam inserts to protect it?

[Kansasslider]

Small plastic air bags on one side. Not near enough protection!

[steve]

Hopefully Amazon can get you another refund.

[Kansasslider]

Hey Steve can you recommend a good RO/DI setup?

[Kansasslider]

They are that's one of the reasons I shop there.The first one I didn't even have to send back because it was broken so bad.I didn't see any flaws in the second one? Until today that is.I seen a review on amazon that said "Needs a drain plug" Now I know why.