{"product_id":"zoo-med-turtle-dock","title":"Zoo Med Turtle Dock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dry basking platform that rises and falls with the water.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Zoo Med Turtle Dock is a floating basking platform for aquatic turtles, held to the glass by suction cups while the platform itself floats freely — self-levelling with the water so there's always a dry deck, even as the level drops between top-ups. It comes in three sizes: Small (ZM204), Medium (ZM205) and Large (ZM206).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-levelling float\u003c\/strong\u003e — automatically adjusts to any water level, so the basking spot never ends up underwater or stranded high and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmerged entry ramp\u003c\/strong\u003e — lets turtles climb out easily for full exposure to a basking lamp and UVB light positioned above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuction cup mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e — holds the dock against the glass; replacement suction cups are sold separately (SKU ZM228).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrees up swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e compared with stacking rocks into a basking pile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-month manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZM204\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e097612660104\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZM205\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e097612660203\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZM206\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e097612660302\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoo Med doesn't publish exact platform dimensions or a maximum turtle weight for this size range. See \"Which size do I need?\" below for general sizing guidance instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood starting point for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHatchling to juvenile turtles, or a tank with limited clear glass space\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult turtles of small-to-medium species, such as musk turtles or young sliders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger adult turtles, or multiple turtles sharing one dock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule of thumb, the platform should be at least as long as your turtle's shell so it can fully climb clear of the water — if in doubt, size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquatic and semi-aquatic turtles that need a dry basking spot under a heat lamp and UVB light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewts, frogs and other semi-aquatic species that also benefit from a floating dry area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for tanks without enough clear glass to anchor four suction cups securely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a substitute for a properly positioned basking lamp and UVB tube — the dock provides the dry surface, not the heat or UV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean with warm tap water and a soft brush to remove algae. If the suction cups lose their grip over time, soak them in hot water with a little white vinegar to revive them, or fit a new set of replacement suction cups (ZM228).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoo Med backs the Turtle Dock with a 6-month manufacturer warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships as a standard parcel item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill the dock float away if the water level drops a lot?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the self-levelling design is built for exactly that. As long as the suction cups stay attached to the glass, the platform rides down with the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I fit a heat lamp and UVB light above it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — that's the intended setup. Position both above the dry end of the platform so your turtle gets full exposure while basking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy suction cups won't stick anymore — do I need a whole new dock?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. Clean the glass and the cups, wet them before pressing on, or fit a new set of replacement suction cups (ZM228) — the wear item on the dock is almost always the cups, not the float itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan more than one turtle use the same dock?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if the platform is large enough for both to climb out comfortably — go with the Large size if you're keeping more than one turtle in the same tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":54773925085475,"sku":"ZM204","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":55335433404707,"sku":"ZM205","price":79.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":55335433437475,"sku":"ZM206","price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/zoo-med-turtle-dock-43875569598755.webp?v=1790236092","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/zoo-med-turtle-dock","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}