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These products will help your turtle come out of its shell and start living the good life.
Promising review: "I guess I didn't know what to actually expect out of this, but it's a great product for any turtle setup. Fits perfectly on one of the sidewalls of a typical cheap aquarium. What I was surprised by was the fact the suction cups go on little rails that suction onto the glass. There are two holes through the platform that the rails go through...so that way the platform can float freely on the surface and adjust based on water level. Awesome product and my turtle loves it!" –Joshie McLovemuffin
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
Promising review: "So far so good, very happy with this dock! Easy to install, functional, and Tango the turtle LOVES it. Within minutes he was on it basking happily with his eyes closed, leg out and soaking up the 'sun.' Great value so far, can't beat the price." –Faja
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in clear or white).
Promising review: "Before I used API turtle sludge destroyer aquarium cleaner, the water got clouded and started to get smelly by the fourth day and water had to be changed on the seventh day otherwise it would stink up the house. After I used this sludge destroyer aquarium cleaner for the first time, I didn't smell anything even I didn't change water for two full weeks. I purposely waited to see how long it can go though. I refilled the tank throughout these two weeks and I added one dose of the solution in between to keep the clearness up. I changed water on the two-week mark because the filter was full and to my surprise, the odor was so minor it was barely there! The rocks and turtle dock was way less dirty too even they were sitting in the tank for two full weeks." –Elle
Get it from Amazon for $6.76 (or Subscribe & Save for $6.42/month).
Promising review: "This light is great. I use it for my aquatic turtle tank along with a basking light. They are very healthy and I have been using these from the start, so I know they are giving off great rays! Their shells look fantastic and they have huge appetites." –Elizabeth S. Sengelaub
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
Promising review: "So I usually buy food for my turtles at the grocery store, but decided to check online and see if it would be cheaper. I never heard of this brand before, but the turtles can't get enough of it. The food is shaped like a baby pea instead of the usual sticks. I don't smell anything when I open the container either. Most pet food makes me queasy." –Fiery_babe
Get it from Amazon in a 1.4-ounce bottle for $1.12 or a 8.8-ounce bottle for $10.99.
Promising review: "Finally something that works for my large red-eared slider! I was beginning to give up hope after trying four different types of docking stations. They either would not stay afloat because of her weight, or were cheaply made and broke very quickly. This product went up easily and quickly and has multiple ways of adjusting how you want it to fit in the tank. It took my turtle a couple of days to get the idea of how to climb onto it but now she never wants to get down! I have to turn the light off so she will come down into the water and eat ha ha. She loves her new lifestyle. Somebody finally came up with a quality product for my big girl!" –HonestAlways
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
Promising review: "I got these rocks to add some color to my turtle tank that only had white rocks in it. It definitely did the trick and blends in great! The rocks are beautiful. Definitely recommend." –Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in two sizes and two colors).
Promising review: "I purchased this for my grandson's birthday present which his mom decided was a tortoise. Maggie (the tortoise) fits in my hand right now and it was absolutely perfect! It's light and he can watch his tortoise through the plexiglass. He loves it!!" –Kimberly K.
Get it from Amazon for $84.99+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "My aquatic turtle's old lights were not warm enough so 'Frankie' would not bask the way that turtles are required to. Once I put these lights in, they are just warm enough that he stays basking on his floating dock. Great purchase!" –Kelli Linander
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ for a pack of two (available in 25 and 50 watts).
Promising review: "Since I ordered these, my red-eared slider will frantically swim up to me when I come in and shake the snack bag. He was originally very shy and would hide when I would come in the room to feed or visit him, but now will actually take the shrimp from being hand-fed. (I pinch one end of the shrimp in my index and thumb and the other end slightly in the water). He gobbles them up no problem. two to three shrimp in the morning and evening make for a happy turtle!" –Will R
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (or Subscribe & Save for $8.54/month)
Promising review: "I got these to use in our snapping turtle's tank. He had been over-fed and the water was a little cloudy. Having just cleaned the tank my husband did NOT want to change the water again. I dropped one of these tablets in and the water cleared right up! Also, before we had the tablets, the turtle would grow algae on his shell sometimes. I don't think this is bad for the turtle, as this happens in the wild all the time, but it is kind of gross to look at. This has not happened since using the tablet." –S. Boggia
Get it from Amazon for $4.98.
Promising review: "I have a 100-gallon aquarium that a 24-year-old massive turtle lives in. This light combined with an air compressor lights up the aquarium just right and the turtle enjoys floating over the bubbles. EXCELLENT BUY, fast shipping, and great quality construction; will definitely buy again." –Bman2112
Get it from Amazon for $15.69.
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