Tank Decorations

cortezknight · Oct 23, 2016

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I recently added a tree stick to my tank for my turtle to bask on as seen in photo, i don't know what kind of tree it came from but I just wanted to know if it's okay to have it in my tank.

Rue · Oct 23, 2016

Depends on the kind of tree it came from...

Most woods are fine. Some are toxic.

Yvonne G · Oct 23, 2016

Here's a nice article for you to read:

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=16+2250&aid=3319

Gillian M · Oct 23, 2016

Hi @cortezknight and a very warm welcome to the forum.

A lovely viv - a good start, keep up the good work.

crimson_lotus · Oct 23, 2016

I had driftwood in my turtle tank, it kept growing slime. I googled it and the slime does go away over time, but just wanted to give you a heads up if you see anything like that on the wood.

Lemonade · Oct 25, 2016

If it turns out not to work for you, my mud turtles absolutely love their Zoo Med floating hollow log. They hang out inside or bask on top. You can check it out on petmountain.com. They have great prices and wonderful service too.

cortezknight · Oct 25, 2016

crimson_lotus said:
I had driftwood in my turtle tank, it kept growing slime. I googled it and the slime does go away over time, but just wanted to give you a heads up if you see anything like that on the wood.

Yes, after a while I started seeing a clear slime residue on the stick

Alex Z · Dec 16, 2016

I was thinking of adding some into the hatchlings new home...

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