Zoo Med Floating Turtle Log TA40

Zoo Med Floating Turtle Log TA40 is a hollow resin habitat feature designed for aquatic animals to bask on top or shelter inside while submerged. Its listed dimensions and weight are worth comparing with your tank and animal before choosing it.

At a glance

Hollow form offers a place to hide underwater, with a top surface for basking.
The listing says a weighted base is intended to prevent the log from rolling.
Resin construction is described as easy to clean. The listing also claims the resin is non-toxic.

Price

£30.09Save 16%

Reference price: ~~£35.86~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines a basking surface and submerged hiding space in one habitat feature.
The stated bottom-weighted design is intended to reduce rolling.
The hollow shape and resin material suit use as an aquarium habitat feature.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Identity
Brand	Zoo Med
Model	TA40

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	31.1D x 16.3W x 13.2H centimetres
Weight listed	3.6 Pounds
Assembly required	No

Materials and appearance
Material listed	Resin
Colour	BLUE
Style	Tropical

Use
Target species	Turtle, Newt, Frog, Mudskipper

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing identifies the model as TA40, while its included-components field describes a pack of two and the product title does not specify a quantity. Confirm the selected listing's pack contents before purchase. The dimensions and weight are listed, but customer feedback is mixed on size, floatability and stability, so suitability in a particular tank is not established.

What’s in the box

Floating Turtle Log, pack of 2 as stated in included-components fieldCheck selected pack

Check which accessories are included in your selected pack before buying.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Aquatic turtle keepers looking for a feature with both a top basking area and submerged shelter.
Keepers of newts, frogs or mudskippers seeking a hollow habitat decoration, subject to the animal's size and tank layout.

Less suited to

Buyers who need confirmed flotation or stable positioning in their particular aquarium.
Buyers looking for a specified single-unit or two-unit bundle without checking the selected listing.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 372 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the log as attractive and functional, with reports that pets take to it and that buyers consider it worth the price. Experiences differ on size, with some finding it large and others saying it is too big for their needs. Floatability and stability are also mixed. Those differences matter because the listing gives dimensions and describes a weighted base, but does not establish how it will fit or perform in a particular tank.

Positive themes

Customers describe it as attractive and functional and report that pets enjoy it.

Mixed feedback

Feedback differs on whether the log is too large for a buyer's needs.
Reports are mixed on whether it floats well and stays stable.

Frequently asked questions

Can a turtle bask on this log?

The listing says turtles can bask on top and hide inside while the log is submerged.

What are its listed dimensions and weight?

The listing gives dimensions of 31.1D x 16.3W x 13.2H centimetres and a weight of 3.6 Pounds.

Does the log stay afloat and stable?

The listing describes a bottom-weighted design intended to prevent rolling, but customer feedback is mixed about floatability and stability. Performance in a particular tank is not confirmed.

How many logs are included?

The included-components field says “Pack of 2”, while the product title does not state a quantity. Check the selected listing's bundle details before buying.