Habitat - Indoor :: basking spot thing.

Turtle tank setups and other indoor configurations.

Post Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:56 pm   basking spot thing.

so i was wondering if i can use silicone?
the one in this picture
http://www.alda.com.tr/eng/db/resimler/silicone.jpg
AND if so where do i get it
if not what should i use.
im trying to make a basking area that i have to stick together
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Post Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:10 pm   

You MUST use aquarium safe silicone. Regular silicone contains fungicides which is a pesticide.

Here's a recent post I did on building a basking ramp, using aquarium silicone:

http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13965
"Make it turtle proof, and they'll build a better turtle."
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Post Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:43 pm   

that is one awesome page! Thanks for the help
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