* update from here* - http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/diamondback-terrapin-outside-tub-combo-revelation.90947/
This is basically where we left off on 4/22/14 -
Rain.. etc. has delayed progress and we are fast-forwarding too.. [ not progressive pics ]. Water is in main tub.. filtration - [ the water is a mess from the pollen, etc. ] and salt to make "brackish" is vital.
It's 5/03/14 and this is the view from deck off back door -
[ sure will be glad when this is done so everybody can go outside..... and I can clean up this UNDER CONSTRUCTION mess!!! ]
UPDATE Details -
All framed up and predator-proofed.. locks are only thing needed to complete this "feeder-tub". It is 140 gallon.. and is FRESH water so they can get their drinks at will.
Found lids from last year - here showing how the hinges are in place.. with Marineland HOT 250 ( gph ) filter with removeable cover for easy filter change, etc.
The hinges were attached so the lids can open and will "stand" open on their own! [ got lucky on that one ] -
View from end showing basking space with ramp.. etc. -
And "bridge" from feeder to main tub - still in experimenting stage -
I need to complete this in the next couple days - get main "brackish water" tub complete - new arrivals next week!!!
HURRY BACK
This is basically where we left off on 4/22/14 -
Rain.. etc. has delayed progress and we are fast-forwarding too.. [ not progressive pics ]. Water is in main tub.. filtration - [ the water is a mess from the pollen, etc. ] and salt to make "brackish" is vital.
It's 5/03/14 and this is the view from deck off back door -
[ sure will be glad when this is done so everybody can go outside..... and I can clean up this UNDER CONSTRUCTION mess!!! ]
UPDATE Details -
All framed up and predator-proofed.. locks are only thing needed to complete this "feeder-tub". It is 140 gallon.. and is FRESH water so they can get their drinks at will.
Found lids from last year - here showing how the hinges are in place.. with Marineland HOT 250 ( gph ) filter with removeable cover for easy filter change, etc.
The hinges were attached so the lids can open and will "stand" open on their own! [ got lucky on that one ] -
View from end showing basking space with ramp.. etc. -
And "bridge" from feeder to main tub - still in experimenting stage -
I need to complete this in the next couple days - get main "brackish water" tub complete - new arrivals next week!!!
HURRY BACK