{"product_id":"self-adjusting-floating-turtle-basking-dock","title":"Self-Adjusting Floating Turtle Basking Dock","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor semi-aquatic turtles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e newts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and frogs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a completely dry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e easily accessible basking platform is essential for proper thermoregulation,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e healthy shell drying,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and vital Vitamin D3 synthesis under UVB lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed from lightweight,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e non-toxic high-density floating foam,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this naturalistic rock-textured basking dock features an innovative self-leveling glide system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy-duty suction cups anchor the vertical guide rails securely to glass aquarium walls,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allowing the platform to naturally rise and fall with fluctuating water levels due to evaporation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The submerged textured ramp allows turtles and amphibians of all life stages to climb out of the water with minimal effort and zero slipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in both rectangular wall-mount and space-saving triangular corner configurations across three sizes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it maximizes swimming room below while providing a dedicated overhead basking station.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eWhy Keepers Love It:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSelf-Adjusting Water Level Design:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Floats freely along vertical guide rails anchored by heavy-duty suction cups,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e maintaining a dry basking surface even as tank water naturally evaporates.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubmerged Easy-Climb Ramp:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Angled approach sits slightly beneath the waterline,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e giving hatchlings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e juveniles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and adult turtles traction to haul out without exhausting themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOpen Swimming Space Below:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unlike stacked slate or bulky substrate slopes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this suspended floating design preserves precious water volume and swimming space underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRealistic Rock \u0026amp; Moss Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blends naturally into planted and naturalistic aquaterrariums with organic rock striations and mossy green detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMultiple Shapes \u0026amp; Sizes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose between standard rectangular wall docks or corner-fitting triangular designs to fit your specific tank footprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eSpecies Compatibility:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAquatic \u0026amp; Semi-Aquatic Turtles:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red-eared sliders,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yellow-bellied sliders,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e painted turtles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mud and musk turtles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e diamondback terrapins,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and map turtles.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAmphibians \u0026amp; Invertebrates:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fire-bellied toads,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aquatic newts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e axolotls (shallow resting zones),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and semi-aquatic crabs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Shape Variations:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank Size \/ Inhabitants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSmall Triangle (Corner)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,0\"\u003e~5.5\" × 5.5\" × 7.9\" (14 × 14 × 20 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,2,0\"\u003e10–20 Gallons \/ Hatchlings, newts, small toads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMedium Rectangle (Wall)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,0\"\u003e~7.9\" × 3.5\" (20 × 9 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,2,0\"\u003e20–40 Gallons \/ Juvenile turtles, medium newts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLarge Rectangle (Wall)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,1,0\"\u003e~11.0\" × 4.7\" (28 × 12 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,2,0\"\u003e40+ Gallons \/ Sub-adult turtles, multiple small species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Non-toxic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e environmentally friendly high-density molded foam; ABS composite guide rails; silicone suction cups\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Four-point suction cup rail mount (two upper,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e two lower)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColor Finishes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Stone Grey\/Black with Forest Green Moss Accents,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or Terracotta Red Rock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rinse thoroughly in warm water before first use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During regular water changes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wipe down the platform with an aquarium-safe sponge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Periodically clean the glass surface behind the suction cups to maintain maximum hold.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eKeeper Husbandry Note:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUVB \u0026amp; Heat Alignment:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Position your overhead basking heat bulb and linear UVB fixture directly over the center of the flat platform area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Always verify basking surface temperatures with an infrared temp gun to ensure species-appropriate heat without placing high-wattage halogen heat bulbs close enough to overheat the floating foam material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"2xSavings","offers":[{"title":"Terracotta Triangle","offer_id":67976801419463,"sku":"CJJJJTJT23552-Trumpet triangle","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Terracotta Medium","offer_id":67976801386695,"sku":"CJJJJTJT23552-Medium","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Terracotta Large","offer_id":67976801353927,"sku":"CJJJJTJT23552-Large","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey Medium","offer_id":67976801288391,"sku":"CJJJJTJT23552-Green Medium","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey Large","offer_id":67976801321159,"sku":"CJJJJTJT23552-Green large","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/8590\/3815\/files\/839012538240.jpg?v=1792625690","url":"https:\/\/rachelsreptileresource.shop\/products\/self-adjusting-floating-turtle-basking-dock","provider":"Rachel's Reptile Resource","version":"1.0","type":"link"}