Habitat - Indoor :: Need Some Ideas

[GouzlanTheAmerican]

how much is cork bark, and were would i find some? like a craft store or something? decorative bricks sounds great to. so many choices!
Thanks

[BigCT]

Here you go.
Top view:


Front View:


That water level will be to the top shortly, I'm in the process of building an extension.

[steve]

looks nice bigCT! though i think the uvb needs to be unobstructed but i think you can use a screen with a bigger grid-spacing

[GouzlanTheAmerican]

I like that setup alot! how big is that aquarium? I think i'll try to go for something like that. The white rocks look really good to.

[BigCT]

Thanks Guys.

Steve Unobstructed Even through Mesh? I'm afraid to attach it under the screen because of possible water electricity mix. I grabbed the generic tank top for that size tank. Do you know if they make standard size toppers with larger gaping?

Gouzlon That is a 40 gallon Breeder. Its wider and a little shorter than the standard 55 gallon. Gives the Turts more Surface area to move around.

The Turts are going faster than expected and they are going to need more swimming area. So I'm going to builds an extension on top so I'm able to fill the tank all the way up. I was going to wait to post any pics till that was done. Didn't want to incur the wrath of 10 gallons per inch of Turtle crowd. I figured since most people fill up the tank about 2/3 full. that makes a 70 gallon tank have about 45 gallons of water. If they start growing too big I'll be moving to the Stock tank.

[steve]

i think the grid should be bigger than 1/8" wide, but since you have yours so close, i think it's better than most setups.i don't use a hood so i can't answer your other question...

[GouzlanTheAmerican]

well i have a 30 gallon tank. My turt is only 1.5 inches though. I just got the 30 gallon tank, so for now i am using my 10 gallon tank till i get some stuff for the 30 gallon. right now i need more gravel, heater, and a UVB light. So i am working on that b4 i move him into the 30 gallon tank.
ohh and BTW gravel is a nessesity for me. lol

[GouzlanTheAmerican]

How about using 4 of thease and putting a rock on top? there only 5 inches high. but if you put a 3 inch thick rock on top thats about 7.5 inches in the water. and .5 inches above the water.
there like $2 each at petco.

[steve]

that looks unstable. you'll need something that won't tip over when it's bumped into.

[BigCT]

The Gray Blocks I used are about 6x6 and 2" thick. I paid $0.57 each for them. you can get them at any larger hardware store or garden store. they have a bunch of different sizes colors shapes. They are pretty heavy which makes them stable.

I didn't see the pic or link you posted so I can't comment on it.

If you do decide to use a piece of slate, make sure whatever you put it on is flat. the underside of the slate tends to not be as smooth or flat and it will wobble, it's heavy, and most aquariums have glass bottoms.

Small Crack + Heavy Water = Big Mess

[GouzlanTheAmerican]

I think it is very unstable. guess bricks are better. i can just steal some fancy bricks off of someones lawn! Free is always cheaper than 57 cents . lol

[marisa]

I've read that if the holes on the screen are less than 3/8 of an inch it will block too much UVB.

[BigCT]

Will glass absord the UVB? be better or worse? I could place the light against the glass side of the tank.

Thank you all for the imput, when i add the extension i'll set up a mount for the light .

[marisa]

Glass, plexiglass, plastic is worse, as they block the rays--don't have any in between UVB light and the turtle. If I remember, a screen with smaller holes cuts out something like 30% UVB. I have some hardware cloth with 1/2" holes that I'm planning on making a screen out of (if I ever get the time).

[GouzlanTheAmerican]

you can just cut out a hole in the skreen on top big enogh for most of the light. but leave a little so the light can rest on top of the skreen. as long as it's close enough to the edges it shouldnt fall in.

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