How big is the medium turtle dock?
Zoo Med Turtle Docks
Brand | Zoo Med |
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Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15.7 x 7.4 x 2.9 inches |
Item Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
How big is a turtle dock?
Q: what is the actual size? A: It is 9″ wide by 18″ long. It is for tanks 40 gallon and up.
How does a turtle dock work?
The Zoo Med Turtle Dock® and Turtle Pond Dock® are unique floating docks for aquatic turtles to bask on. A self-leveling feature automatically adjusts to all water levels. The submerged ramp allows Turtles easy access to a dry basking area for maximum exposure to heat and UVB lamps.
What is a floating turtle dock?
This unique floating dock is a self-leveling construction that automatically adjusts to the water levels in your tank. The submerged ramp enables your turtles to easily access a dry basking area where they are able to receive maximum light exposure to UVB and heat lamps.
Do red eared sliders need a dock?
Your pet turtle needs a docking platform. It absolutely requires something that it can climb onto, out of the water and lay out underneath the sun or a light source.
Do turtles need basking area?
All turtles generally need to bask in the sunshine or under a UV light-bulb every day, at least for a few hours. Turtles need to bask because they need: UV-A light for their metabolism, mood regulation as well as for breeding. UV-B light in order to produce vitamin D3, which helps with their bones and other organs.
What is turtle float?
Turtle float: The knees are raised to the chest and encircled by the arms. Jellyfish float: Holding the ankles with the hands. Head first surface dive.
Can I use Styrofoam in turtle tank?
It’s not good for the turtle to eat large amounts of it. I wouldn’t recommend regular styrofoam because that IS poisonous. If you want a do-it-yourself project that doesn’t cost too much, make a plexiglass/pvc dock.
Can I put driftwood in my turtle tank?
Driftwood can be used on bare-bottomed tanks (this simplifies the cleaning of turtle aquariums) or those with a gravel substrate and, unlike most woods, will not stain the water by leaching tannins. An endless array of shapes and sizes is available, so most any tank depth or species can be accommodated.