{"product_id":"zoo-med-floating-turtle-dock-mini","title":"Zoo Med Floating Turtle Dock Mini","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA basking spot that adjusts itself as the water level changes is one less thing to get wrong.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Zoo Med Floating Turtle Dock Mini gives aquatic turtles a place to climb fully out of the water and dry off under a basking lamp. Its self-levelling design automatically adjusts to the water level, so the dock keeps working through water changes and evaporation instead of stranding above the surface or submerging. A textured ramp lets your turtle climb aboard from underwater, and the dock mounts to the tank wall with suction cups so it stays in position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-levelling float\u003c\/strong\u003e — automatically adjusts to the water level, so it keeps working as the water rises or falls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmerged climbing ramp\u003c\/strong\u003e — gives your turtle a route out of the water onto the dry basking surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuction-cup mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e — attaches to the tank wall so it doesn't drift into filter intakes or heaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini size\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8.9 x 20 cm (3.5\" x 8\"), item TD-5, the smallest in Zoo Med's Turtle Dock range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoo Med sells the Floating Turtle Dock in five sizes. Pick a dock close to your turtle's current shell length with room to grow, and size up as your turtle grows rather than trying to make one dock last its whole life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini (this listing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTD-5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.9 x 20 cm (3.5\" x 8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTD-10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.7 x 28.6 cm (5\" x 11.25\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTD-20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.8 x 39.4 cm (7\" x 15.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTD-30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.9 x 45.7 cm (9\" x 18\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX-Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTD-40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.5 x 61 cm (12\" x 24\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for hatchling and small aquatic turtles that need a low, easy climb-out point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for tanks with enough open water surface for the dock to float and self-level freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable as the sole basking spot for a turtle that has outgrown the Mini — move up a size rather than crowding it onto a dock it can barely fit on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a substitute for a basking lamp and UVB lighting positioned over the dock — the dock provides the platform, not the heat or UV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe down and rinse the dock during routine tank cleaning, since basking platforms accumulate waste and biofilm from turtles climbing in and out. Check the suction cups periodically and reseat them if they lose grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoo Med backs this product with a 6-month manufacturer warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships via standard parcel delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill the dock float too high or too low as I do water changes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the self-levelling feature is designed specifically to adjust to the current water level, so the climb-out height stays consistent as the water level changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need a heat lamp over the dock?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The dock is a platform, not a heat source. Position a basking lamp and, where your species needs it, a UVB lamp above the dock at the manufacturer's recommended distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I attach it to the tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt mounts to the inside of the tank wall using suction cups, positioned so the ramp faces open water your turtle can swim to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy turtle is outgrowing the Mini — what's next?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove up to the Small (TD-10), which is roughly 40% longer, and continue sizing up through the range as your turtle grows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293329244451,"sku":"ZM290","price":40.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/zoo-med-floating-turtle-dock-43875825287459.webp?v=1790237148","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/zoo-med-floating-turtle-dock-mini","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}