If you aren’t already, I recommend joining some of the turtle subreddits. Some really cool people with some really good advice on turtles. I’ve had my RES for 9 years now and they’re teaching me stuff I didn’t know.
This is so cool and very creative! I’m actually going to do it. I was thinking of buying the above tanks basking platform but it’s expensive and my dad has some egg crate plastic around his house so I can just get it from him. Thank you for the idea and yes the black looks way better!
Great job! I built one of these egg crate light diffuser basking platforms for my RES about 5 years ago and it has worked very well. I'm building my male RES who just turned 9 last week a new aquarium set up and basking platform now. I was looking for some new tips and I gained a few new ones I'm going to use. I like the idea of painting the egg crate, using outdoor carpeting for the floor, and also how you positioned the ramp opening. Thanks!
Funny that you made this video I built one for my turtle with the same egg crate on Saturday but mine hangs off the sides of the tank and has legs so its stable this way the turtle had more room. 4ft by 3ft. A ton of room for him to walk around. Dont carpet the ramp the holes in the crate make it easier for him to get up.
The one I have I put a tile in it so that retains some heat as well, am now making a 2x3 one so all three can bask over their 165 gallon indoor winter pond.
My turtle wont climb up his ramp and kinda worried hes going to drown. Am i doing anything wrong? How long did it take your turtle to climb up and get used to it
So YOU ARE AWESOME. Very professional how you carry yourself and you’re young! Be very proud of your videos. So, I have a super cute Chinese striped neck turtle who was a rescue. I have a 75 gallon tank and HES thriving with about 20 other creatures in the tank as his neighbors lol. I have been wanting to build an above tank basking platform for a while and you have simplified this idea for me and made it look awesome! DEFF gonna do this for my turtle and probably before putting it to use gonna add some live plants or moss through the wiring! Did you have to use a specific spray paint or regular works fine? Just nervous if there’s a possibility for making the water toxic idk lol
Hello! How did you get the eco carpet to stick? Is there a turtle safe glue to use for the rug that dips into the water? Sorry I know this video is old but I just looked up how to build something like this and you popped up first with a great video!
What kind of filter do you have ? Like brand and it’s submersible ? I’ve been going crazy looking for some submersible filtration ideas and was thinking of those aeration blowers , I have about a 60 gallon tall tank.
I want to try this for myself, do you think something like hotgluing the eggcrate together would work? I wouldn't think zip ties would be very strong, thanks.
Turtles will probably be fine, but if you also have any fishes they will definitely die. Probably be safer to leave the ramp unpainted since it's partially submerged.
If you aren’t already, I recommend joining some of the turtle subreddits. Some really cool people with some really good advice on turtles. I’ve had my RES for 9 years now and they’re teaching me stuff I didn’t know.
This is so cool and very creative! I’m actually going to do it. I was thinking of buying the above tanks basking platform but it’s expensive and my dad has some egg crate plastic around his house so I can just get it from him. Thank you for the idea and yes the black looks way better!
Use 100 grit sandpaper to dull down rough edges on light diffuser. I made this setup tonight and its smooth as can be and our turtle loves it already!
Great job! I built one of these egg crate light diffuser basking platforms for my RES about 5 years ago and it has worked very well. I'm building my male RES who just turned 9 last week a new aquarium set up and basking platform now. I was looking for some new tips and I gained a few new ones I'm going to use. I like the idea of painting the egg crate, using outdoor carpeting for the floor, and also how you positioned the ramp opening. Thanks!
I got some awesome egg crate on Amazon. You can snap it together and it's black. Only cost $17. I highly recommend it.
Do you have a link? Lol
@@crystalcurrier3478 www.amazon.com/dp/B089NJ59Z2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_05BYZ31N6J8RP3Z12H5C?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Is it as sturdy as the kind from home depot?
@@SkittsMcGee I've never used the home depot brand, so I couldn't tell you.
Funny that you made this video I built one for my turtle with the same egg crate on Saturday but mine hangs off the sides of the tank and has legs so its stable this way the turtle had more room. 4ft by 3ft. A ton of room for him to walk around. Dont carpet the ramp the holes in the crate make it easier for him to get up.
just personally i find those store bought ones with suction cups so undurable. the material is super easy to chip. i love these diy's
Hey, wanted to say thank you so much!!! This is exactly what I was looking for. I plan to follow your example. Thank you so much again!!!!
Awesome video! Thank you for the guidance! 🐢
This is amazing! Just what I needed for the babies! Thank you!
Nice job! I've watched a couple of these videos and this is the best one. Appreciate your thoughts and feedback.
The one I have I put a tile in it so that retains some heat as well, am now making a 2x3 one so all three can bask over their 165 gallon indoor winter pond.
You can get the same felt material for reptiles and turtles for sooo much cheaper at Joanne fabrics
You have a link for it? I looked and find nothing of the sort.
He’s actually saving money that’s twice the size of the penn plax one for the same price
Where do you get eggcrate from. I can’t find any. Pls help!
Good job
Thank you so much for this video. I built my own today.
Gotta support small creators
Lol this was Hilarious, subscribed
Awesome project man
It looks really good
Can i do this for my baby red ear slider?
My turtle wont climb up his ramp and kinda worried hes going to drown. Am i doing anything wrong? How long did it take your turtle to climb up and get used to it
So YOU ARE AWESOME. Very professional how you carry yourself and you’re young! Be very proud of your videos. So, I have a super cute Chinese striped neck turtle who was a rescue. I have a 75 gallon tank and HES thriving with about 20 other creatures in the tank as his neighbors lol. I have been wanting to build an above tank basking platform for a while and you have simplified this idea for me and made it look awesome! DEFF gonna do this for my turtle and probably before putting it to use gonna add some live plants or moss through the wiring!
Did you have to use a specific spray paint or regular works fine? Just nervous if there’s a possibility for making the water toxic idk lol
Awesome video!
now it comes in black, but i would suggest you to use drainage cell over egg crate, more robust and stronger structure
Where can I buy the egg crate online???
Hey how did turtles do with spray paint
How did you attach the reptile grass? Or did you just lay it down and if so does the turtle try to eat it at all? Thanks!!
Hello! How did you get the eco carpet to stick? Is there a turtle safe glue to use for the rug that dips into the water? Sorry I know this video is old but I just looked up how to build something like this and you popped up first with a great video!
use chicken fence or something along that lines for the top so no worries with the heat melting plastic
Nice!
Turtles gon love it 😎
How did you get your turtle to use the ramp?
Not sure spray paint is turtle safe?
I’ve had no issues
Awesome dude
Hey love your videos
What kind of filter do you have ? Like brand and it’s submersible ? I’ve been going crazy looking for some submersible filtration ideas and was thinking of those aeration blowers , I have about a 60 gallon tall tank.
Fluval canister filter!
Looks nice
What kind of paint is it?
Is not toxic for them?
Just a black spray paint. It must be fully cured
Hi, which led’s did you put for your turtle tank?
Nice
That egg crate material is so expensive!
I want to try this for myself, do you think something like hotgluing the eggcrate together would work? I wouldn't think zip ties would be very strong, thanks.
Butwith zip ties are wayyyy stronger than hot glue
They sell black egg crate
Nice video, I basically did the same thing lol
Wondering how the paint held up on the ramp portion…
They make black egg crate
And did you research to see if that paint is safe to be in the water with ur turtle
This video is over a year old, if the paint was going to cause issues, we would have seen them by now. Spray paint is safe once it is cured.
@@ChewysBro Yeah I don't watch you, this is the only video I've seen
What type of hood is that and what light is inside it?
It’s an aqueon hood with a UVB 10.0 bulb
@@ChewysBro thank you so much man!
We're cut outs for canister filter
Where did u get ur light from ?
Thank you for the wonderful information. I will be sure to check "The Store" to get that light for my turtle.
@@MsKay-vk5et 😂😂
Is the spray paint not toxic for the turtles?
I’ve never had any issues! Just make sure it’s 100% dry
Turtles will probably be fine, but if you also have any fishes they will definitely die. Probably be safer to leave the ramp unpainted since it's partially submerged.
Yeah. Definitely don’t use already paint.
How big is your aquarium??
You’re so cute omg 🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️
👌👌
“Ghetto” is not a word to use & describe for this. Pretty offensive you should be weary of the words you use.
It seriously isn't that deep 😕...
I like you but your name is a ripoff from Carson’s aquatics
Haha - i’ve had this channel name since 2014 😉🥸
@@ChewysBro don’t worry about this troll… you do you dawg. Thanks for the vid
oh no u spray painted it lol....