Red ear slider?

Question

I bought two red ear sliders yesterday, and they are in a small plastic tank right now. I found it too small so i bought them 10 gallon tank. It came with a light on top. The heater i had in the little one brought the water up to 86, (I took it out right away and the water is at 76 now) im wondering if the heater will put it at 80 because it would be in a bigger tank? The pet store seemed to think that, that heater would keep it at 80. Also i set the bigger tank up to let the water get room temperature. How long should i wait to let them move in? I do not want to shock them

Answer 1

I have 9 red-eared sliders ranging in size from a quarter size to 6in. shells......they are very hardy.......keep temp around 75 to 80 and leaving water to set about 24 hours is fine. To help keep them healthy though you need light that gives off the light that simulates sunshine......a lot of info on turtles can be found at www.turtlesales.com......once there register and then look for their forum.......there you will find 1000's of questions and answers........

Answer 2

a 10 gallon tank is not big enough for 2 red ear slidders, even if there still hatchlings. you need to upgrade your tanks. its better to buy alot bigger since red ear slidders get so big. the heater will be fine, keep the water at about 72-76 , then they need a heat lamp and a uvb light, which puts off rays from the sun. and they also need a basking area where they can get completely out of the water and bask under the heat lamp, that area should be about 90. good luck

Answer 3

Turtles love space, warmth, sun, cleanliness, and a varied diet.

Space: Aim for at least 10 gallons of swimming space per inch of turtle.

Warmth: Aim for tank temps of 75-80F with basking sites at 90F.

Sunlight: They love good sun, and need the UV-B rays which do not pass through most glass or plastic. Try a good reptile light bulb.

So- yes, you need a bigger tank, and you need a good heater that allows you to adjust the temps accurately.

They can move in as soon as the temps are safe.

Answer 4

regarded on the %.. Very colourful and intensely effective shell progression. Definitley no longer a purple eared slider. probable a hen turtle. both way, look after it as if it replaced right into a slider. be certain to provide it a basking lamp (warmth lamp) and a UVB fluorescent bulb. also a heater for the water too...

Answer 5

Turtles can live in 80 degree water. Sometimes my tank gets pretty warm, but since yours sound like hatchlings or a little bigger, id slowly change their water temp. Also, I hope you are prepared for the long, long lives of RESs (if you take care of them), all the supplies you'll need to keep them healthy, and how big of a tank you'll eventually need. Alot of people don't know why their turtles die so young, but I made a website specifically about the basics. Check it out! www.geocities.com/radiofemme/turtles

Answer 6

Sliders are very tough little critters. The heater is not even needed, they survive in ponds that completely freeze over in winter. they are also difficult to shock. the main issue you want to be aware of is they are disease prone when kept in a small enclosure such as a 10 gallon. save the money you spend on heaters and put it towards a strong filter. they are messy eaters and the water will fog quickly without one, the fog will lead to bacteria, then sick sliders.