This turtle has a 30 gallon tank with a floating dock that it LOVES to bite/eat. We recently replaced it again with a brand new fixture so there's nothing really... tasty... about it but it still chews it!
Is he/she bored? Hungry? ... Crazy?
The tank itself is pretty simple; dock, underwater filter, underwater heater, light, background and no gravel bottom. There is a small plastic fake turtle on the bottom we recently put in to give him a 'companion' but it's not helping.
Any suggestions?
2006-11-29 13:30:07 · 9 answers · asked by Crystaline 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Your RES doesn't need a friend. They can live happily on there own. If he seams bored, then u can get some some gravel and aquatic plants in his tank. They like to dig and hide in th plants. But if you want to buy a new friend for him, then you need to make sure that you can afford it. 2 turtles need twice as much space. But if u can afford it then it will be great.
2006-11-30 00:42:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Turtles are not social animals. They do not really need cagemates and should not have any unless the habitat is big enough for all of them.
2. A 30 gallon tank 1/2 filled is about 15 gallons of water. The rule of thumb is 10 gallons per inch of turtle, so your tank is only adequate for a 1.5" turtle. More space to swim in often helps a lot.
3. If your 'underwater filter' is an undergravel filter, a.) it won't work as well without gravel on top of it, and b.) they don't work well for turtles anyway. Cannister filters are usually the best, and aim for 2-3 times more filtration power than you'd use for fish.
4. If your turtle is exploring things with its mouth, you might try a more varied diet. Try some shrimp, small fish, etc.
You can find more ideas at http://www.austinsturtlepage.com or http://www.redearslider.com
Good luck!
2006-11-30 08:09:43 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all turtles are no longer social creatures by using nature. do no longer purchase yet another turtle only because of the fact you think of this could make the different turtle extra satisfied and supply it a pal. many times, in case you place 2 turtles at the same time they'll combat, be agressive and one will dominate the different. This leads to malnutrition and now and returned even loss of existence of one of your turtles. additionally, undergo in suggestions the size of those turtles. They arise to twelve" in diameter each. I do talk from journey as I honestly have 2 adults (a male and a woman). there is relatively no longer the thank you to treatment what you spot as bordum. provide them some guppies or small fish reckoning on the size of your turtle, according to probability some goldfish. those many times are healthy for them and a sturdy distraction.
2016-10-13 09:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by shakita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is better to have a friend of course !what do you think?
But...with a friend or not....you must remember giving calcium, vitamin A. uva ( 12HS), DO NOT FORGET IT !!
Healthly turtles need all these, clean and hot water and much love.....
....Thanxs a lot for caring and loving exotics animals !!!
Reptils need going to vets usually !
2006-11-30 00:49:40 · answer #4 · answered by dilenoalaspieles!NOaLASCORRIDASdTOROS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know but I'd get him a friend anyway. Not much more expense for 2 turtles
2006-11-29 13:32:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Needs a friend to play with.
2006-11-30 00:33:27 · answer #6 · answered by Sunlight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bet they do I suggest you get a female friend for so he gets lovestruck and has a happy family.
2006-11-29 13:32:35 · answer #7 · answered by john g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get him a friend he probly wants one its only a llike $2 more a week
2006-11-29 14:38:17 · answer #8 · answered by lizard boy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
proably they need a buch of entinchin
2006-11-29 14:57:08 · answer #9 · answered by jimmy s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋