Diy basking area turtle tanks

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Turtle tank aquarium and DIY basking area for my yellow bellied slider.

55 gallon tank with 10 gallon basking area for my African Sideneck Turtle

Turtle tank DIY basking area

Our completed Indoor Turtle Pond, with waterfall, ramp and basking spots . Basking area built on top of a full swimming area, loads of swimming space, rather than using a preformed pond. Done this way to fully utilise space and it fits amazing well in the lounge. Can be made any size to fit a room and suit the turtle size / type.

DIY turtle basking area.

My turtle basking area

I was wondering if any of you had any cheap DiY ideas for a basking platform. Something that can fi at least two YBS but still can fit in a standard 75 gallon tank.

DIY Basking area

Turtle tank I made using a decorative pot as the land area. Couldn't find this on here while I was thinking it up, so here it is so other people can use the idea. I think it looks great and gives little squirt a good amount of land to bask on and walk.

I miss them being small.

75 gallon freshwater aquatic turtle tank with custom basking area made from eggcrate lighting panels, acrylic, and rubber mats.

An above tank basking area is a platform that sits above the water level in a turtle tank, allowing turtles to climb out of the water and bask in a warm, dry environment. This is important for the health of turtles, as it allows them to regulate their body temperature and absorb UVB light, which is necessary for proper bone growth and overall health.

Basking area homemade

above-tank basking area which also doubles as a land bridge between the two tanks