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  1. Alex Z

    I rescued 2 baby turtles

    Hello turtle people, the 2 25¢ size babies are a red ear slider and the other not sure. I wanted advice on a filter that it just right for their indoor pond I setup for them. Also, which heater is good for them at this stage of their lives?
  2. Alex Z

    2 questions, please answer

    Hello everyone, hope you are well. 1st-is flex seal safe? 2nd- what is the best fogger for redfoots? Our tort complex is 8x3.
  3. Alex Z

    3 level Tort complex

    So the wife and I have begun on the new tort complex. Home Depot ran out of melamine wood, so we using plywood again. It's 1/2in thick. The length is 8x3 and the height is 6ft. I will update as the build goes
  4. Alex Z

    Is this sealant safe?

    GE GE012A Silicone 1 All Purpose Sealant Caulk, 10.1oz, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CBIH9/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20 Is this safe for sealing a melamine enclosure? Torts will live in this structure.
  5. Alex Z

    Flex seal help

    Is it safe for torts to help seal the corners, and how long does it need to air out for? Getting ready to build a new tort complex for our 5 lil ones next week.
  6. Alex Z

    Lighting help

    Hello tort lovers, I will be starting soon a 3 level tort condo. For my rt, and 4 redfoots. My previous one I made was 6ft tall. I was considering shortening the distance this time. What is the approximate needed for light absorption? The rt will live on the bottom this time.the new build will...
  7. Alex Z

    Help please (non-toxic sealant)

    Trying to find the non-toxic sealant for wood. Bldg a new enclosure for our 5 torts. Thanks to all!
  8. Alex Z

    Anyone in nyc looking for a rt?

    Gideon is a small male, very healthy. Feeds on a variety of greens. Sadly have to part ways with him. The wife and I just had our baby boy. Have to make room for baby stuff. We can meet up in any boro.
  9. Alex Z

    Found this in craigslist.

    Bought this 75g tank and stand for 40. He even delivered it to me. Tossed in the big zoomed log and plants. 2 baby res live in here.
  10. Alex Z

    Is this for a 75g tank?

    Was wondering if anyone has ever used this for an aquarium? Its for my turtles. I also have the pump as well. My fluval went haywire today. Want to take a break from cannisters.
  11. Alex Z

    Best sand for aquatic turtles?

    I have 2 baby res, will be adding a map turtle and a southern painted one too. Its my first time trying out sand. Which is the best to use for them or should I go with river rocks? Its for a 75g being maintained by a fluval fx4. Will post pics later.
  12. Alex Z

    Look who's coming home!!

    Just rescued this little one from sean casey rescue. The jerks that had him left him in a plastic bin with water by a radiator. Taking home to his forever palace. Adding the 3rd level tomorrow for him. 8x3. Will update this weekend.
  13. Alex Z

    In NYC looking for a russian tort

    Anyone have a extra or cannot keep it anymore contact me please.
  14. Alex Z

    Help with sexing my redfoots

    2 of our reds have unique plastrons, we cannot tell the sex. Here are pics of a female and male rf. The other pics is my wife holding them up. As you can see, their plastrons are cut scross, no curvature. Does anyone have redfoots like ours?
  15. Alex Z

    Troy and Achilles

    Special gifts for my wife.
  16. Alex Z

    Chow time

    The young crew enjoying their chow. Scarlett the cherryhead is the smallest. Mango the male redfoot with the bright orange. Ruby the elder and biggest of the 3.
  17. Alex Z

    The pack

    My beagles and domestic short hair cat Kiba. The eldest of them all was Mama Gertrude. She passed away In October last year. She was 21yrs old. Courage is a beagle/basset hound 19 His wife Sunadae is 19 The granddaughters are Bella the dark beagle is 8 and her big sis is Sookie age 9. All...
  18. Alex Z

    A growing family

    Meet Mango and Ruby...got them from craigslist for 100. Came with a dome and a busted uvb bulb...Beyond happy I scooped them up!! Ruby has a malnutrition issue...her back legs are not as strong as her sis but in there new home...she will pull through.
  19. Alex Z

    A lil guidance

    So I am cleaning up the redfoots enclosure and notice our 3 month solomn is missing! Turns out he climbed of his lil tub I placed inside of roseys home so they share with him bothering her or vice versa...well we tried it out and they ended up sleeping together for a whole day...even slept...
  20. Alex Z

    What type of turtle is this?

    Trying to adopt this beauty...please help in identifying! Ty to all... Only pic I was sent...
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