2007-01-27 06:32:02 · 5 answers · asked by Carmen 12 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I think red-eared turtles do best in the Abrams M1.
2007-01-27 06:35:28 · answer #1 · answered by snootymcpooty 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For happy turtles, aim for:
- At least 10 gallons of swimming space per inch of turtle length.
- Non-clear sides- turtles get stressed by both their reflections and by the confusion of not being able to go through it.
- Warm water, heated to 75-80F, ideally with a thermostatically controlled heater.
- Warm basking sites, heated to about 90F
- UVB lighting
- Good filtration, ideally 2-3 times better than the same size fish tank.
A lot of us just use 20-35 gallon plastic tubs, such as Sterilite and Rubbermaid. Cheaper, lighter, easier to clean, and the walls are not clear.
2007-01-27 08:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should get a Red Eared Baby sliter Turtle Tank.
Any kind will work, make sure they have a place to climb out of the water and take a rest. They dont like to swim all the time.
2007-01-27 06:39:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Maybe only a 10 gallon right now, but after long you'll be getting much much larger tanks, so be prepared to spend some money. Not to mention the high-powered filters you'll need later and all the basking supplies, lamps, food, and supplements.
www.geocities.com/radiofemme/turtles
2007-01-27 09:18:43 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
truvu, if you plan on growing them big.
2007-01-27 06:39:25 · answer #5 · answered by FATBOI 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋