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BROOKLYN · Last edited by BROOKLYN on Sun Nov 13, 2005 6:49 am; edited 1 time in total

I finally got my digital camera back and I've taken some pictures of himself and his tank at your disposal. I'm planning to upgrade his tank to a 55 Gallon tank. Not a bad deal I found on eBay for $30. Just need to pick it up. Still kind of concern about his shell coloring. Looks off. Either I'm paranoid or I'm right. Let you guys decide. In my first picture of the tank setup, what is he doing you ask? No, he's not camera shy because he's showing his butt to you. He is actually battling with his mirror image and does that for hours Embarassed

? Hope you enjoy it. Very Happy

dixieee · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 5:13 pm Post subject:

lol survivor is so cute and he seems to be exploring a lot Very Happy

i can see what u're talking about. could it be trapped air from shedding?
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

VersteckterGeist · Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2005 3:38 pm Post subject:

wow, that's a really pretty setup you have there!
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BROOKLYN · Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2005 8:36 pm Post subject:

Thanks. Survivor has been upgraded to a 55 gallon tank for almost a week now. I have not been able to decorate that tank as of yet. There is only the ZooMed Turtle Dock (which a piece broke off after 4 days of use) and a completely nake bottom. Of course there is a UVB Light (Reptisun 10.0), a filter (Aquaclear 110), and a heater (Marineland VisiTherm Stealth 250w). The setup tank in the picture is currently being occupied by 3 Baby RES which I still have not name yet but recently got. I will update more pictures once I have setup both tanks.

Advice: After the first 3 weeks since I decided to setup a tank for Survivor, many of the supplies I bought for him broke. The Acura thermometer was cracked after 2 weeks of use (probably due to Survivor), the ESU Clamp Lamp's clamp broke after the first week and krazy glue only made it last for another week until the clamp completely snapped in half, the ZooMed Basking light ($6.xx) also stopped working after 3 weeks. They told me to sent the boxtop back for them for another one which I am still too lazy to do as of yet, and the ZooMed Turtle Dock which I mention above broke off a bit after 4 days. So if anyone decides to purchase these items, I don't recommend it except for the ZooMed Basking light bulb. Although it stopped working after 3 weeks, it gave a decent amount of heat and I'm guessing they have a good exchange policy under their warranty. However, I am currently using a standard 75w light bulb which creates enough heat. It is cheaper than spending on the ZooMed one and does the same job. Just my 2cent.

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 12:45 pm Post subject:

I use a ceramic heater for the basking area, they are supposed to last 5 years, it also does not put out light, only heat. Very Happy

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reptileman · Level 4 Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 1174

Stray, they still haven't made you mod yet? Suprising. I use a heat lamp. With a UVB bulb.

kear_bear · Level 1 Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 16

Brooklyn, i was wondering where you got your dock for your turtles, i have been trying to find one like that but i cant. can you plz help me, thanx.