CHEAP - EASY - DIY Above Tank Basking Platform - ONLY $15 - Turtle Tank Upgrade

LLYT here! In this video I build an Above Tank Basking Area with a $15 plastic tote. This is super easy with only a few tools. This can easily be built in an hour.
TURTLE BASKER longliveyourtu...
Products I used are provided below. Amazon links are affiliate links of which I make a tiny commission if purchased from at no extra cost to you! Thanks for watching!
Plastic Tote: www.target.com...
Reptile Carpet (similar): amzn.to/3WoyHmX
Screen Top (similar): amzn.to/4a8RDcH
Zip Ties (similar): amzn.to/3UNaDZC
Tools:
Glue Gun: amzn.to/3ULJxSA
Heat Gun: amzn.to/3wlaSlm
Acrylic scoring tool: amzn.to/3UKnWds
My Turtle Tank Aquarium Setups:
210 Gallon Setup - • 210 Gallon Turtle Tank...
75 Gallon Setup - • Adult Red-Eared Slider...

[@angieg4811]

Great idea.💚🐢 Now what i need is an idea for an outside enclosed summer tank for my 2 large female yellow bellied sliders.

[@joshuamelton1129]

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[@lifewithjm-777]

Thank you I purchase the basking area from you but the turf grass was clogging my filter and I think my turtle got to heavy and it broke lol this is an amazing thing I can do on my own thank you for sharing

[@scottstrong5999]

A clever, approachable, and functional design that’s affordable! Way to go LLYT!

[@marianneallen7150]

I just want to know where I can buy the Turtle Basker 500 deluxe edition that comes with a nesting area.

[@4the2allisons]

I placed a screen (used to cover the gutters) over the ramp and now my large 10 in turtles can climb the ramp much easier.

[@aroberts2773]

Love this idea, thank you!

[@cavehoppers1]

Awesome ! one more thing. How do you keep the water so clean , do you use canister filters ? Thanks man

[@BlackBarbie228]

I have a 75 gallon tank but it doesn’t have that top trim anymore. Will your above tank basking area still fit my tank?

[@4the2allisons]

For some reason my large 10 in turtles are having a hard time climbing the ramp. Any suggestions?

[@internetgirl3982]

Really clever and easy for anyone to try. And thank-you for the great detailed step-by-step instructions (that are not overly detailed). Never worked with acrylic/scoring but u made it look less daunting. Thanks for the video!

[@ImDJVA]

What is that you used for the screen, it wasn't listed in the supplies

[@lisaerickson5533]

Has anyone found a storage container that would fit well on a 40 gallon breeder tank? Thank you for the great idea!

[@Ir3zumi]

if anyone try to build this, please cut the reptile mat between ramp and platform, so the basking spot stays really dry and also the turtle have a really dry spot for the belly. I love this guide on your channel, because i love your turtlecare. Now i can test the above platform for my turtle without spending hundreds of dollars 👍🏻

[@marta41553]

I rescue turtle, and it is now 16 y.o . she needs a much better living area. I rescue it. I think it is a he! much thank ❤

[@ashleymoore9364]

This is great, but I think I like the one I bought from your Etsy store better. 😊

[@sonicmouse3083]

great idea! Thanks for all you do for us turtle people

[@Holpopov]

Thanks for a great idea!

[@jamesk.herder624]

Thank you for a neat idea to build a turtle basking platform. Will I need a heat lamp and a uvb lamp a on top of the platform? Thank you.

[@cyberpunklain]

yes turtles need both heat and uvb to stay healthy

[@turtle_cove_raych]

Great idea! 👍🏼

[@vicesparis]

Nice idea

[@TheGreekTsoureki]

Wuick question do goy have a video on which uvb lights you use dor the basking area. Have a RES and use a hear bulb and uvb bulb. Uvb bulb is on a timer ans the hear bulb is on 24 7. The heat bulb is red so it doesnt give too much light at njght.

[@XPLRS4]

Not the video creator but from my experience Any uvb strip light that’s 10% is good it emits high uvb if you wanna be extra sure/safe use an mercury vapour bulb in stead of your current heat lamp as that emits uvb as well as heat so both of them you will be good

[@TheGreekTsoureki]

Does the mercury bulb only come in one setting type deal. Is there a range for the res with mercury bulb? Also the mercury bulb is bright... Wouldn't that bother the turtle while sleeping ?

[@XPLRS4]

@@TheGreekTsoureki you could get a adjustable light fixture you can turn it down or have the red heat lamp on at night and mercury in the day thats another option or turn the bulb off at night as long as your room is at least 20 degrees Celsius your turtle will be fine

[@TheGreekTsoureki]

Ok good to know thank you kindly. Any recommendation on mercury bulb I should get ? Also which light bar

[@XPLRS4]

@@TheGreekTsoureki Arcadia all the way

[@SkittsMcGee]

Where do you get the hinged cover from?

[@LongLiveYourTurtle]

Amazon sells them, just make sure you get it for your specific brand/dimensions tank!

[@naegwut]

Hello! New sub here❤

[@LongLiveYourTurtle]

Welcome!!