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The rule of thumb is 10 gallons of water per inch of shell length- 80 gallons, or a mostly-filled 100 gallon tank or tub.

Most of us use big Rubbermaid-type tubs or even kiddie pools for out larger turtles.

2006-12-01 16:44:31 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 2 0

Katie06 IS WRONG. A turtle does not grow to the size of the aquarium. If you put your turtle in a small aquarium it will still outgrow it. For aquatic turtles it's 10 gallons per inch which I know was already stated. My turtle is just over 5 inches and in a 55 gallon for now. If your turtle is female than you will have to invest in a much larger tank.

2006-12-02 20:18:35 · answer #2 · answered by Arcadianrain 1 · 1 0

That is animal neglect if you keep a turtle in a 10 gallon tank that is supposed to get to a foot or so or whatever just to let katie06 know... the MINIMUM is 10 gallons of water (NOT tank size itself) so 1 100 gallon tank will suit your needs quite well, not a 30 gallon. Not a 75 gallon. Not a 55 gallon. Here is a good site for turtles...http://turtlesale.com
You have to scroll down and look to the right for the fourm, but I myself am a member there and the people there are very helpfull.

2006-12-02 22:48:54 · answer #3 · answered by codeylol 2 · 1 0

80 gallon MINIMUM. The rule is 10 gallons PER inch of turtle.

2006-12-01 23:40:15 · answer #4 · answered by lady_crotalus 4 · 2 0

The aquarium will depend on which type it is. If water turtul than 30 inches long would be good.If land turtul than 40 inches long.

2006-12-01 20:12:45 · answer #5 · answered by Animallover 1 · 0 1

a turtle will normally grow to the size of the cage. so if you buy a huge one the turtle will grow big and alot of times quickly

2006-12-01 20:17:55 · answer #6 · answered by Moony Black 3 · 0 2

kayla f is stupid dont listen to her you need about a 30 gallon min.

2006-12-01 20:32:37 · answer #7 · answered by turtlepondjp 2 · 0 2

big spacious one for lots of swimming space :-D

2006-12-01 20:09:07 · answer #8 · answered by scoot 1 · 1 0

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