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Turtle tank setups and other indoor configurations.

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Post Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:29 pm   Re: POST YOUR BASKING AREA PICTURES HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If there are any deep pits/breaches, soft spots or smells, then yes I would take them to a vet. If it's firm and solid, then a few sheds would be huge.
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Post Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:34 pm   Re: POST YOUR BASKING AREA PICTURES HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm with Steve. The Vet may be the best option. When my Sheldon had a fungus it took six months to get rid of it with medicine. Good luck and I hope they feel better soon.
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Post Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:34 am   Re: POST YOUR BASKING AREA PICTURES HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The shells are not soft or smelly. Is it okay to pick some the shedding parts off their shells or should I just leave them alone.
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Post Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2015 10:22 am   Re: POST YOUR BASKING AREA PICTURES HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Only remove what is completely loose and is only barely holding on. Attempting to remove something that isn't ready to come off can lead to injuries and infections. I still think the vet would be a good call since they haven't seen one in a long while and the shell condition seem to be lingering.
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Post Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:36 am   Re: POST YOUR BASKING AREA PICTURES HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Borrowed this idea from Devilduck. We (and our turtle) liked the existing basking dock, but as he grew, the suction cups that held the dock up, could not support his weight. The only thing we did differently, was add an additional piece on the bottom, so that we could use existing holes (Where the suction cups used to be) to attatch the dock with zip ties. It looks like the dock is under water, but it is actually about an inch above it, and completely dry.
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Post Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:53 am   Re: POST YOUR BASKING AREA PICTURES HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks good, it'll probably last forever :) Have you looked into magnets to support it?
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Post Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 12:10 pm   Re: POST YOUR BASKING AREA PICTURES HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks pretty cool. :)
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Post Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 12:11 pm   Re: POST YOUR BASKING AREA PICTURES HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have not looked into the magnets, but will definately keep that in mind. I saw what Devilduck had come up with, and we had pvc laying around the house, so it was a pretty cheap fix. Only bought some additional pieces for the extra cross piece, and some caps, just to see if we liked them. I do not like the space between the tank, and the back of the basking dock, but if Clarence was to decide to wedge himself in there, there is a lot of give. It took about 2 hours of him smashing things around in his tank this morning (in a sulk), but he is finally basking.
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Post Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 2:56 pm   Re: POST YOUR BASKING AREA PICTURES HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[url][URL=http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/torbert_res/media/20151127_105044_resized_zpsajs17jec.jpg.html]Image[/url][/url]


...Torbert and Co.'s new basking area - 1/2x6" cedar, slate tiles...
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Post Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 7:06 pm   Re: POST YOUR BASKING AREA PICTURES HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks good with a lot of potential, but man look at that water. How long after a change does it become like that?
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Post Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 1:31 am   Re: POST YOUR BASKING AREA PICTURES HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

steve wrote:Looks good with a lot of potential, but man look at that water. How long after a change does it become like that?


..."a lot of potential" - lol - it's easily the best setup on here - btw the "windows" are 1/2" thick Lexan and I modeled the custom ramp in 2 mating pieces on SolidWorks CAD and built it with stereo lithography on my MakerBot...

...btw the picture was taken 2 days after a 100% water change - the greenish tint is a byproduct of owning a house with copious southern exposure and panoramic views, but Torbert thanks you for the judgmental response...
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Post Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 3:53 am   Re: POST YOUR BASKING AREA PICTURES HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tobert_res wrote:[url][URL=http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/torbert_res/media/20151127_105044_resized_zpsajs17jec.jpg.html]Image[/url][/url]


...Torbert and Co.'s new basking area - 1/2x6" cedar, slate tiles...



hey! how did you make that basking dock? I would really like to know.
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Post Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 9:29 pm   Re: POST YOUR BASKING AREA PICTURES HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve - congrats, your forum is apparently big enough for trolls, lol. Check that one off the bucket list.

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steve wrote:Looks good with a lot of potential, but man look at that water. How long after a change does it become like that?


..."a lot of potential" - lol - it's easily the best setup on here - btw the "windows" are 1/2" thick Lexan and I modeled the custom ramp in 2 mating pieces on SolidWorks CAD and built it with stereo lithography on my MakerBot...

...btw the picture was taken 2 days after a 100% water change - the greenish tint is a byproduct of owning a house with copious southern exposure and panoramic views, but Torbert thanks you for the judgmental response...
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Post Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 4:27 pm   Re: POST YOUR BASKING AREA PICTURES HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tobert_res wrote:[url][URL=http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/torbert_res/media/20151127_105044_resized_zpsajs17jec.jpg.html]Image[/url][/url]


...Torbert and Co.'s new basking area - 1/2x6" cedar, slate tiles...



jesus, i feel bad for that turtle.
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Post Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:43 pm   Re: POST YOUR BASKING AREA PICTURES HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think he just needs some algae control. Not sure what the lighting situation is though.
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