Penn-Plax Floating Turtle Pier Platform

I woke up the first night after I installed it and noticed the suction cups had all given up and the whole platform wasn't connected to the bottom of the tank. I re-placed it but don't have much hope it'll stay in place. I may need to find a way to better secure it such as by replacing the suction cups with stronger ones or using adhesive. I don't know why they all lifted since I use river rocks as substrate and there wasn't anything like sand particles to get in the way of the suction cups. The water level is about an inch below maximum, so I know that wasn't the cause of it lifting...

I purchased this item 10 days ago. Due to the way this is manufactured, my turtle became trapped underneath and drowned. I am ashamed to say I did not read enough reviews beforehand to discover that this is a reoccurring problem this product has had since 2016. I lost my buddy of 7 years because of this. If I can stop anyone else from buying it, and protect their family, that would bring me some peace. Please do not purchase this item.

I have two turtles for about 4 years now and they needed an upgrade for basking. I gave this one a shot.. size was pretty good for both of them to fit and it fits my tank, but it sinks when my turtles try to bask on it. And the suction cups don’t stay on well so it’s just moving around. And I have to keep fixing it. Sucks.

My son, Tim, absolutely loves this new dock! I used to use have a dock that attached to the side, but he would bite at it and he started to outgrow it. He had no problem adjusting to his new dock and loves being able to move around on it. I have it in a 75 gallon tank and it's the perfect size.

I have two 3yr old turtles. They couldn't even get out of the water it kept sinking and getting covered in water no matter what I tried. I ordered a over the tank dock instead. AND to top it all off I can't even return the darn thing!

Bought this for my baby painted turtle but it’s way too big for his tank just yet. Called to return, they refunded me and let me keep the item! So I gave it to my ball python. She loves it. 5/5 excellent product

I know this is meant for turtles. I bought it intending to use it for my corn snakes. It is in one of my 40g enclosures. I used hot glue to prevent the 'floating' affect it is meant to have for the turtles. I know the glue will peel off easily if I ever want to change it's use or change the height of the deck. I wrapped faux Ivy and other artificial greens around the poles giving my corn snake cover when he uses it. It's a fun, different use. It does take up a good portion of my enclosure but I put two water dishes on the same end as the platform. The remaining amount has five hides and thick substrate. I plan to add more greenery and am trying to decide if I will use a hammock or try a bridge I know this is meant for turtles. I bought it intending to use it for my corn snakes. It is in one of my 40g enclosures. I used hot glue to prevent the 'floating' affect it is meant to have for the turtles. I know the glue will peel off easily if I ever want to change it's use or change the height of the deck. I wrapped faux Ivy and other artificial greens around the poles giving my corn snake cover when he uses it. It's a fun, different use. It does take up a good portion of my enclosure but I put two water dishes on the same end as the platform. The remaining amount has five hides and thick substrate. I plan to add more greenery and am trying to decide if I will use a hammock or try a bridge, like I have in my other 40g. … more

I would not buy this product again. The suction pads will not hold the platform in place. The platform moves around too much.

My turtle got stuck under the bottom part that sits on bottom of tank and drowned. Do not recommend

This is larger than our old one and my red-eared slider is loving it! He stretches out and basks under the sun or lamp most of the day. The old one had ridges that his nails sometimes got caught in; they have fixed that in this model.