Pet Turtle : Habitat Placement

Where you place your turtle tank should be a decision that is based on some more factors than merely ornamental value.

Some people place the tank next to a window to give it sunlight. This is NOT recommended and might do more harm than good. As mentioned earlier turtles need UV light rays to synthesize vitamin D3, which is critical to maintain their shell. But putting the tank in sunlight will not give them UV-exposure, as the window glass pane filters out nearly 93-95% of the UV rays in sunlight. On the contrary greater exposure to sunlight might foster higher algae growth requiring a more frequent water-changing schedule.

Colds, runny noses and sneezing are as common in turtles as the common cold is in humans. While a turtle doesn't get a cold from being cold, keeping a turtle tank in a draughty area, or under the direct blow of a fan/room-cooler/air-conditioner can increase the possibility. So keep the tank in a place that is not very windy.

It is best to place a tank along a wall, in an area where the chances of it getting bumped are low!

Also remember you would need atleast 3-4 electric points/sockets for the various habitat equipment, so its best to place the habitat where electric sockets can be accessesed easily.