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The BEST D.I.Y Turtle Basking Dock ($20!) 

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Lighting setup:
Zoo Med combo deep dome- amzn.to/3JV8W3w
Zoo Med turtle bulbs- amzn.to/3EsPwlO
Alternative basking HEAT bulb- amzn.to/3JWS8t0
Mercury Vapour bulb (All in one)- amzn.to/3KPN7Uq
Wire bulb housing (For use with Mercury vapour bulb)- amzn.to/3869pmA
Yes really. With a grand total of 20$, 2 materials (eggcrate & zip ties), you can create and WIPE out the pet store competition. I’m looking at you, 50$ exo terra basking dock. But for real, ditch your floating basking dock that your turtle will outgrow in 2 months and try your hand at the best D.I.Y basking dock out there. No complicated or expensive tools, no PVC pipe, Just zipties and a whole lotta eggcrate! In this video i’ll show you step by step how to make a basking dock, and also give tips along the way to keep your turtle happy and healthy
You can find all these materials at your local hardware store.
Dont want an above tank basking dock? Check out my older basking dock (although more complicated!) it fits nicely in your tank. However, the dock featured in this video is like version 2.0. Its seriously better.
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@lucascantwell5523
@lucascantwell5523 4 года назад
Great video man these Turtles are huge and they need something 2 lay on comfortably and scratch out this is a really good idea and I plan on making something like this
@Ms808HawaiianGurl
@Ms808HawaiianGurl 3 года назад
I’m trying to build this enclosure for my turtle as we speak but I can’t seem to get the ramp to hold well with zip ties had to use rope instead. I also added extra support under the basking area using a cutting board 😂 if anyone’s having a hard time getting it to be stable for bigger turtles :)
@avocadobob7528
@avocadobob7528 4 года назад
Thank you so much for this video.I have been looking to make a basking area for my turtle and shes getting big.So this can help her.
@daddyflip8584
@daddyflip8584 2 года назад
Great vid! The correct name for the grid is diffusor panel because it diffuses the light from fluorescent bulbs. Anyone having trouble getting their turt to go into the basking area, drape a t-shirt or other lightweight material over the cage so it feels like a hiding place. Maybe you can remove it after a month or so after turt gets used to it.
@Steve197201
@Steve197201 3 года назад
Excellent instruction! Thank you! 😀
@TommyMcTurtleson
@TommyMcTurtleson 4 года назад
Great video. Very informative. Thanks
@TheAnimalHouse
@TheAnimalHouse 3 года назад
Kool video! My 2 juvenile red-eared sliders grown out of the floating docks, I'm looking to make them a diy basking area. Thank you for sharing your video ☺️
@nuckie_miamii
@nuckie_miamii 3 года назад
Same here..
@beethovenloco2692
@beethovenloco2692 Год назад
13:29 😂 I also pet my little guys head, then proceed to tell him. “I pet you on the head, and feed you from the hand”.
@Liz-pg4pq
@Liz-pg4pq 3 года назад
Omg I found a perfect solution for my turtle thank you
@ThatsSoReptii
@ThatsSoReptii 3 года назад
no problem ☺️
@immortalXMONsta
@immortalXMONsta 4 года назад
i have the same pants makes me happy
@MrsPrettyFiggy90
@MrsPrettyFiggy90 8 месяцев назад
Im popping back in to say thank you for THIS. The only thing is it took me a minute to figure out where to get the eggcrate light cover. BUTTTT I got it ! Made some adjustments to fit my tank and turtle 🐢 she's very happy. Just did it TODAY and already caught her in it !
@wwhuuva
@wwhuuva 6 месяцев назад
Hi! im trying to make this too, how do you secure to eggcrate so there's no chance of your turtle knocking it over when it's on the dock?
@aliceanne3952
@aliceanne3952 3 года назад
This makes me want to get a turtle xD but I am getting a corn snake soon! Thanks for sharing awesome videos!
@ayo2740
@ayo2740 3 года назад
Thanks its very helpful for me
@rookiebae3177
@rookiebae3177 4 года назад
I saw that Carson Aquatics did this 1 year ago
@bybikooo
@bybikooo 3 года назад
he really explained it better
@rookiebae3177
@rookiebae3177 3 года назад
@@bybikooo agreed
@rookiebae3177
@rookiebae3177 3 года назад
@Khari Andy yeah no one gives a damn
@certified_9078
@certified_9078 4 года назад
U did great on it but y da ramp so small why u didn’t make it a lil wide
@VincentBeville
@VincentBeville 3 года назад
You can put the double lamp on top of the egg crate. It will not melt the plastic.
@VesperYTT
@VesperYTT 3 года назад
You scan also use 2 zip ties on the sides it works better for me
@luiscortez5179
@luiscortez5179 Год назад
What kind of store can i find the material .
@Neon_VR
@Neon_VR 2 года назад
love
@Izzy-1268
@Izzy-1268 2 года назад
But you did a good job on the dock that's the only thing I have to say make the dock bigger where he's crawling into the Basking dock
@gerchanovskya
@gerchanovskya 4 года назад
Do you have a video of how you made the PVC pipe dock that's inside water? That one looks good for what I'm looking for. Thx
@GeorgeWPush
@GeorgeWPush 3 года назад
What plants do u have growing inside?
@goofygumball4655
@goofygumball4655 4 года назад
Hi! Where did you get this eggcrate from? I can’t seem to find what you have. Also, what did you use to cut it?
@Ms808HawaiianGurl
@Ms808HawaiianGurl 3 года назад
Lowe’s or home depo in the lighting department. I used wire cutters properly till I got irritated by how long it was taking to cut so I started tapping the plastic part I wanted cut off with the tool and it snapped right off
@alexlaw9838
@alexlaw9838 Год назад
I can’t find the plastic. Where did you buy it
@CaliCoLadiee
@CaliCoLadiee 4 года назад
Great video! Silly question but did you use anything when you put it on the tank? So that whole basking dock won’t move??
@samanthareneediaz
@samanthareneediaz 4 года назад
Yeah Im having the same problem !? Please help
@ThatsSoReptii
@ThatsSoReptii 4 года назад
In my case this was not necessary, as my red eared slider is not strong enough to move the dock. The only way the basking dock has a chance of moving is if you knock it in some way and it falls off. other than that it is very sturdy. i made it this way so i can literally pick it up at any moment and move it. the turtle can’t move it though 😜
@nuckie_miamii
@nuckie_miamii 3 года назад
The basket is just sitting on the rim of the tank that's why If you see the ends is longer so it can rest on it.
@user-ov1kd8lv2z
@user-ov1kd8lv2z 9 месяцев назад
Как называется это белая пластиковая штука?
@justinbud8912
@justinbud8912 3 года назад
How do you fixed it on the tank? Would it fall off from the tank?
@ThatsSoReptii
@ThatsSoReptii 3 года назад
No, as long as you make the platform larger than your tank, it can simply be placed on top of the tank
@ZH0NGLl
@ZH0NGLl 3 года назад
What's the weight limit for these? My two turtles are big and heavy and I'm scared that they'll weight it down
@ThatsSoReptii
@ThatsSoReptii 3 года назад
i havent really tested a weight limit, but you can always make it more secure by doubling up the egg crate for the bottom layer, or making the dock a little smaller so its better supported. there are many things you can do to strengthen it to be able to hold your 2 turtles :)
@loriehuckabee9513
@loriehuckabee9513 2 года назад
Did you cut side holes for a filter, as I have a fx 6
@ThatsSoReptii
@ThatsSoReptii 2 года назад
You could definitely cut holes to route your filter plumbing
@marlana9783
@marlana9783 4 года назад
I measure the diameter that I want first and then I'm working out with marker and then I go cut it's a lot easier than that way you don't get no plastic pieces in your turtle tank it also works if you use dog nail clippers to cut your egg crate because it works a lot easier just for my personal experience not trying to be negative just trying to help from what I've done I've made lots of them
@ThatsSoReptii
@ThatsSoReptii 4 года назад
Great points. Thats the best thing about D.I.Y we all do what works best for ourselves and give ideas to others so that they can try themselves 🙌🏼🙏🏼. Any ways to minimize the mess from cutting those grids are always welcomed 😂😂!
@saraparker9885
@saraparker9885 Год назад
What would u recommend for baby red ear sliders?
@chrisbee83
@chrisbee83 Год назад
A floating dock or a rock platform that sits in the tank is fine for baby sliders in a 40gal tank.
@itzahhmeluigi7512
@itzahhmeluigi7512 3 года назад
Your turtle will climb out
@Alicat0313
@Alicat0313 4 года назад
Does anyone have a problem where there turtles cant go up the ramp? I have large turtles and it seems to difficult for them
@Infected_Miller
@Infected_Miller 3 года назад
If you ever watched @Carson's aquatics on RU-vid I believe he uses like some carpet or indoor outdoor green carpet on the ramp for better traction for the turtle
@Neon_VR
@Neon_VR 2 года назад
btw I LOE THOES KINDS OF TURTLES RED EARED SLIDERS ARE AWESOME
@savannamiller44
@savannamiller44 3 года назад
Ok how long did it take before your turtles got up there? It’s been like THREE WEEKS and mine still won’t go up there. They just hangout on the ramp
@ThatsSoReptii
@ThatsSoReptii 3 года назад
my turtle is used to me and not afraid of anything, so he was on it within an hour enjoying his heat :). hope your turtles started to use the basking dock you made them!
@savannamiller44
@savannamiller44 3 года назад
ThatsSoRepti just barely
@hectormendez3096
@hectormendez3096 3 года назад
Where can I find the eggcrates?
@ThatsSoReptii
@ThatsSoReptii 3 года назад
theyre mostly found in hardware stores such as home depot in the lighting/ ceiling panel section. theres many different names for them but ask for “plastic lighting diffuser” or eggcrate, or plastic square panel lol. best bet is lighting diffuser though
@flintsmiley9595
@flintsmiley9595 4 года назад
50cents for a ziptie lol
@Neon_VR
@Neon_VR 2 года назад
where do you get your turtles?
@ThatsSoReptii
@ThatsSoReptii 2 года назад
I got one from a reptile show, and the red eared slider was a rescue from a family that could no longer care for him :)
@MightyHex
@MightyHex 5 месяцев назад
Those will melt though. The head from the heat built is too powerful
@natashapalmer8791
@natashapalmer8791 3 года назад
Because the water depth is so high do you not get worried the turtle can come out 😶
@ThatsSoReptii
@ThatsSoReptii 3 года назад
yes haha, i definitely realized that when i fed him after the video ended. he muscled his way up to my hand filled with pellets. the water level has since been lowered. he can for sure climb over it at that level.
@natashapalmer8791
@natashapalmer8791 3 года назад
@@ThatsSoReptii , phew lol x
@Jason221S
@Jason221S 4 года назад
He definitely spent 40
@ThatsSoReptii
@ThatsSoReptii 3 года назад
NOOO 😂😂
@Jaim-
@Jaim- Год назад
I've built one from wood and no matter what i do , he finds a way to climb it. I am sure yours has fallen out quite a few times without modification. Plz if ya'll build one, enclose it on the sides... This is very dangerous for turts.
@Izzy-1268
@Izzy-1268 2 года назад
You should have made the doc wider he's going to grow bigger you don't think that makes sense
@Anna-qwerty
@Anna-qwerty 3 года назад
I guess putting the lamp right on top means that the egg crate can resist a lot of heat.
@ThatsSoReptii
@ThatsSoReptii 3 года назад
Yes, just make sure you cut out a big enough square where the bulbs will be. but yes its pretty heat resistant and its never melted or shown signs of deforming from the heat
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