Brackish water turtle tank design

I love designing with this program, it doesn't include everything, but it makes me think and create differently.

Designed with a softshell and cohabitating fish inside. 

Bench on the side hides equipment!

Features:

• basking ledge, free for swimming underneath
• open top, pendant lighting/ heat
• planters on ledges
• false strangler fig as 3D effect, backdrop could be added as sun shield
• some elements can go beyond glass for an added effect
• equipment hidden in bench
• low front panel is turtle safe and invites the viewer to enjoy a closer feel

Turtles R Us

Rebuilding a turtle tank

Watch as I (together with so many others) rebuild an entire tank that sprung a leak.

Sweet Dudley Basking right on the little tree conk I made for him. 

It's like he read my instruction manual!

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Demolition and Build: 

https://youtu.be/9Zn6BA88QJ4

The "Insert" (The climbey part) Sculpt:

https://youtu.be/ndKm1fqaAIg

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Sweet Beullah, zonked out and probably snoring at the same spot 

Sweet Dudley's Swim

The two large inserts are designed to allow both turtles to be on display while being divided. Water passes through, and the divider can be removed. The top area is for easy sliding into the water, and soil for laying eggs and humidity.

The floor plates (pebbles) are designed to have less rocks to clean and haul during major cleanouts, and make it easier to siphon out detritus for more regular cleanings. 

Watch as I make it!

Demolition and Build: 
https://youtu.be/9Zn6BA88QJ4

The Insert Sculpt:
https://youtu.be/ndKm1fqaAIg

The "look" of the inserts came from another build that did not come to fruition when funding fell through

Tortoise Outdoor Inspo!

Cute Kenan Cabins!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIEXf_LfN-I

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DIY cleverness from Stephanie Kong

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqqwqr4E8IY

More CUUUUTE Etsy Builds. I can help you design your own, or spruce your build with a purchased one.

This craftsman at BC Fab makes beauuuutiful barns. We can do something very similar for local to So.Cal, or help integrate their shipped barns into your greater plan. 

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/706212988/custom-built-tortoise-house-set-up-for?click_key=012affc0777f88603799a5d4988e70cb25fe4694%3A706212988&click_sum=cd2e36e8&ref=shop_home_recs_4&frs=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1450001233/custom-heated-dog-house-tortoise-house?click_key=d08af32d78977258f3f55e4b4470fbf8c3b44aec%3A1450001233&click_sum=a4bb04ea&ref=shop_home_feat_2&frs=1

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This one from Petsgang on Etsy would be cute as a part of an indoor build for a smaller tortoise, or part of a yard fix-me-up.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/929937338/tortoise-house-castle-shelter-two-tiered?click_key=c757159adb105b681f4abaf2481af7d9e79a574b%3A929937338&click_sum=b8cd76de&external=1&rec_type=cs&ref=pla_similar_listing_top-5

Pools for tortoises??

Let's talk about creeks, ponds and pools. Yes, tortoises need them too! Tortoises need to soak regularly to flush out salts/urea or bladder stones can become a problem. Even desert tortoises! 

Kenan has the dreamiest creeks, pools and caves. This is a very simple concrete pool that can be hosed out daily or every other day with ease. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MPE8RZ15dk

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This is designed to let Galapagos tortoises exercise! 

They need to climb!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHL1VpUhqN0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW6QwyhAdHk

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This one would require some constant water flow, agitated water helps a lot! Tortoises often soak when there are downpour in their habitat. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3kKehguUfs

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And the ultimate?? The most beautiful possibility? A creek or waterfall that is shallow for them. Kenan FTW once again!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OooRhvJJmSo