{"product_id":"turtle-tank-with-basking-platform-clear-habitat","title":"Turtle Tank with Basking Platform – Clear Habitat for Turtles, Terrapins and Hermit Crabs","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA young turtle needs two things a plain bowl cannot give it: shallow water it can stand up in, and somewhere dry to climb out and warm up. This \u003cstrong\u003eturtle tank with a basking platform\u003c\/strong\u003e builds both into one clear moulded unit, so a hatchling terrapin, a hermit crab or a small shoal of shrimp gets a proper wet-and-dry habitat that sits on a desk or a windowsill. It arrives ready to fill — there is no assembly — and the near-wraparound clear walls mean you can actually watch what is going on inside, which is most of the point of keeping one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA built-in dry basking area, so your turtle can haul out instead of swimming until it tires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe manufacturer describes the basking spot as doubling as a feeding station — food stays out of the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear on almost every side, with a stated 270-degree viewing angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo assembly and no tools — unbox, rinse and fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall enough for a desk, a windowsill or a classroom shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks for terrapins, hermit crabs, crabs, shrimp and small fish, not just turtles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small planter is included, so you can green it up straight away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated basking platform\u003c\/strong\u003e with a climbing route out of the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoubles as a feeding spot\u003c\/strong\u003e, per the manufacturer's description\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e270-degree clear viewing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the manufacturer's stated figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePET plastic construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — lighter and far less fragile than glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo assembly required\u003c\/strong\u003e — supplied ready to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes a small planter\u003c\/strong\u003e for live or artificial greenery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium and Large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits turtles, terrapins, tortoises, hermit crabs, crabs, shrimp and small fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: PET plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes available: Medium, Large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasking area: integrated climbing platform above the water line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewing: 270 degrees (manufacturer's figure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly: none required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable pets: turtles, terrapins, tortoises, hermit crabs, crabs, shrimp, small fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended use: indoor — home, classroom or shelter display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × turtle tank with integrated climbing and basking spot, in the size you select\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × small planter (flower pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease read this before ordering: the manufacturer does not publish dimensions or a water volume for either size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium and Large are the only size information given. On a habitat, size is the number that decides whether the animal can live in it, so we are flagging this rather than inventing figures. If you are matching this to a specific animal, contact us before ordering and we will request the measurements from the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an enclosure only.\u003c\/strong\u003e No heater, no filter, no basking lamp, no UVB lamp, no substrate and no water conditioner are included, and none are listed by the manufacturer. Aquatic turtles need heat and UVB to stay healthy; plan to buy those separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for hatchlings and small species, not for a growing adult turtle.\u003c\/strong\u003e A desk-sized tank is a starter or grow-out habitat. Red-eared sliders and similar species outgrow enclosures of this kind quickly and will need a much larger tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe manufacturer states that sizes are hand-measured and asks you to allow a 1–3 cm variance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe manufacturer notes that the colour may look slightly different from the photographs depending on lighting and screen settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the tank out of direct sunlight. A clear plastic tank on a sunny windowsill will overheat quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with warm water and a soft cloth. Do not use detergents, bleach or solvents — residue is dangerous to aquatic animals and can craze the plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange the water regularly. There is no filtration, so this habitat relies on you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe manufacturer publishes only the labels Medium and Large, with no dimensions and no water volume. Rather than guess, we have said so openly — ask us before ordering if you need exact measurements and we will chase them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a heater, filter or lamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The package is the tank, its built-in climbing and basking spot, and a small planter. Heating, UVB lighting and filtration are all separate purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it glass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it is PET plastic. That makes it much lighter and far less likely to break, but it will scratch more easily than glass, so clean it with a soft cloth only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep fish or shrimp in it instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The manufacturer lists fish, shrimp, crabs and small turtles as suitable. Bear in mind there is no filtration, so it suits low-load setups with regular water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my turtle grow out of it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlmost certainly, if it is a species that reaches any size. Treat this as a hatchling or grow-out habitat, or as a permanent home only for genuinely small species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the planter for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt holds a small live or artificial plant on the dry side, so the habitat looks like a miniature landscape rather than a plastic box. 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