Habitat - Outdoor :: The evolution of my pond.

[ilcapo21]

Ive been meaning to put pics up sooner, but ive been busy. Heres my pond so far there are a few more things i need to do, like a waterfall, and i need to get some plants for the pond. I have fixed the basking area so the turtles can get completely out of the water, there not in any of these pics, the water was too cold that day, but when i put them in and i add more things ill add more pics.







My dad being the Natural born italian that he is, has to water his tomatoes right when im taking my pics.

[ohitsmason]

nice pond ya got there lol if ur turtle gets out ur dads gonna faint lol! Because cuz ur turtles would most likely eat ur dad's tomatoes lol

[ilcapo21]

Lol, he already warned me, it went something like this, "Ifa you tootles geta out, ana they eata my tomatoes, i gonna kicka you a**"

And then a few more things in italian i dont wanna repeat on here in case someone speaks, lol

[ohitsmason]

lol! anyways ur pond looks like pretty good =P hope ya make updates!

[ilcapo21]

Thank you, im planning on it, ill post more pics as things develop

[SpotsMama]

How lovely! Beautiful setting for a turtle pond. What part of the world do you live in where it's still cool in July?

Watch out that the basking platform surface isn't too abrasive and scratches your turtle's plastron. I had to cover the flagstones in my turtle's pond with cork bark because the rock was too hard and rough.

[ilcapo21]

I live in Michigan, I actually put this in in may, i was saying its too cold bc the pond was just filled in these pics with hose water, the pics are also from may. Now that i have the basking area so they can climb all the way out im suprised that they have not basked yet, i have not seen them on the rock not even once, i wonder if they dont realize what it is or if they can get out, its hard to beleive they cant climb up bc they are pretty crafty when it comes to climbing. Thank you for the compliment though, if anybody has a better idea for a basking area for my pond let me know im open to suggestions, im trying to craft something new.

[SpotsMama]

Possibly if the air temp is cool they just don't feel like making the effort to bask. The rule of thumb that applies in indoor setups also applies outdoors. Unless the temp on the basking platform is noticably warmer than the water, the turt probably won't get out of the water. Otherwise, it may be that they need a bit more time to get accustomed to getting out all exposed to the great out-of-doors.

[ilcapo21]

Ok so patience is the key, as with most things. Thanks ill let them hang out some more out side and see were it goes.

[Terryo]

That is beautiful! Post more pictures when it if all finished. What kind of filter do you have in there?

[ilcapo21]

I have a tetra 250 pond filter. I cant find it on the web, to show you, but when i do ill put the link up.

[bently11]

Beautiful pond! I love the shape and the setting is beautiful. Keep up the good work, can't wait to see the finished product!

[LorJ]

Beautiful pond and area. I had to laugh at what your father said to you about their getting out.

[ilcapo21]

Lol o yah he prides his garden. Hes all about eating food he grows, lol its customary among italians to brag about, and show off the fruits and veggies they grew themselves.

[REStless]

Looks like a sweet setup. How you gonna keep the predators out though?