About 10-12 inches above the basking area.
An aquarium should not be put under the sun because the water is more likely to evaporate or heat up slighty, which is not good for any fish inside.
Yes UV light is best but do not place your turtle tank in direct sunlight because this can potentially over heat your turtle.
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Do you have a heat lamp for the turtle? See the Related Question below.
Do you have a heat lamp for the turtle? See the Related Question below.
convection. As the water near the heating element is heated, it becomes less dense and rises, creating a current that circulates the water throughout the aquarium, evenly distributing the heat.
If you're an electrical engineer, you could probably cobble something together yourself. However, the heaters aren't particularly expensive, and if you don't know what you're doing, you could cause injury or death to your pet.
A heat pump should be located in a shaded area outside the home, away from direct sunlight and strong winds, to ensure optimal efficiency and performance.
Baby turtles need a heat lamp with a floating rock, if your getting an aquatic turtle. they like to sit in the heatlamp to heat their shell. Also, once in a while, you should take the turtle outside so the sun's energy can get absorbed for healthy nutrients
depends on wat kind of turtle but normally a heat lamp a filter if u want a rock and something the turtle can hide under
To create an ideal basking spot for your turtle using an egg crate, place the egg crate under the heat lamp in your turtle's enclosure. Make sure the egg crate is sturdy and can support your turtle's weight. This will provide a raised platform for your turtle to bask under the heat lamp, helping them regulate their body temperature effectively.
I've read that it was a shock to put them in colder water when they were just in warm water. All you have to do is simply replace the water with the same temperature as the original water.