Artificial stone in enclosure

[algoroth1]

I'm thinking of using slabs (see photo) of artificial stone in the pond I'm making for Ponce (male m.e.e). I think they are composed of a concrete/sand mixture. Has anyone had any experience with these? Don't want to cause shell/plastron abrasions. Thanks.

 

[wellington]

I would make sure there isn't a chemical of some sort that could seep out and pollute the water.

 

[algoroth1]

Thanks Wellington. That is always a potential problem with concrete. Will check it out.

 

[Millerlite]

Thanks Wellington. That is always a potential problem with concrete. Will check it out.

I found at a garage sale a mold for fake walkway stones . just use cement and colored dirt to add color. I made a few flat rocks myself this way. Mostly for around water dishes I use them. Or feeding slap. Works great tho. It looks like this.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001WTXAU/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

Kyle

 

[algoroth1]

I like it. Do you have any in or near the little pond?

 

[Berkeley]

I don't think it would be an issue. My ponds are all sculpted concrete with rocks and gravel pushed in to make it a little more natural looking. The tortoises hold themselves up when they walk, rather than dragging shells. If you are concerned about alkalinity in the concrete, you can rinse it with vinegar a time or two and that neutralizes it rather effectively.

--Berkeley

 

[algoroth1]

Excellent Berkeley. Do you have some pics to share? Thanks.

 

[Millerlite]

I like it. Do you have any in or near the little pond?

I surround my water dishes with the pavers I make just so they don't drag to much dirt into the dish

Kyle

 

[Berkeley]

Excellent Berkeley. Do you have some pics to share? Thanks.

Glad that helps! Let me see if I can get some pictures for you (it may be a day or two though).

--Berkeley

 

[algoroth1]

So here is Ponce having dinner in his new "compound". Since in Thailand they can be found near waterfalls we made one. Waiting to see how he handles the pond which he can walk into but is over his head in a few places. Want to know he can walk out safely too.

 

[algoroth1]

He are the photos