calculator Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I have my two adult red eared turtles in a pond out side, it is currently about 200L. I want to upgrade the pond size but have limited funds to do it with. What is the most cost effective way to get a pond for my turtles that doesnt cost much money, time and effort are not of as much concern. I have thought about pond liners, but i am afraid my turtles will put holes in it which wouldnt be good, so if any one has had any experience with them please tell. And also any other ideas would be much appreciated. I would like to thank any one who gives ideas in advance, and sorry for rambling on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 You can get some thick black polythene that is pretty cheap. Double layer it, I doubt they will put holes in it. Ive seen dogs run around on it and not rip. just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 You can get some thick black polythene that is pretty cheap. Double layer it, I doubt they will put holes in it. Ive seen dogs run around on it and not rip. just my opinion. +1 dig a hole to the suiting of the pond, layer it with polythene and you're away, you can build a pen around it as well. Have a look on turtle forum for some builds and stuff, some of them are pretty massive :thup: Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Butynol liners would be more expensive but a lot stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 warehouse pond liners going strong here 3/4years on. actually one pond slowly leaks down about 10-15cm, but has done that since i set the thing up. must of punctured it with the driftwood i think. if the ground has lots of rocks and tree roots, would be better off with butynol. Or maybe first, just put some old carpet/sand/soft soil, then put the warehouse liner down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Butynol liners would be more expensive but a lot stronger. Probably worth paying the extra money for the stronger, thicker liner if you're not going to put a lot of work into properly preparing the base for the pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Send a PM to Donna she has a number of large ponds with heaps of turtles in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I have some pond liner that i got from a local gardening shop with some RES turtles in there and they havent punctured it.. its less than 1mm thick but feels quite strong. that is probably the cheapest way you could go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 We have one of those plastic ones if you want to buy it. Its Approx. 300L 1800x400x850mm (LxHxW) I have Pm'ed you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 i used a bath tub, that i picked up for $10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Zayne-do you have any pics? I got given one as well and was planning to make it into a pond tomorrow :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 there is the one from our LFS that closed recently on trademe http://www.trademe.co.nz/pets-animals/fish/fish-tanks-aquariums/auction-411310671.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Wow. !drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Zayne-do you have any pics? I got given one as well and was planning to make it into a pond tomorrow :thup: i dont have it set up yet. :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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