What can i put in a tank with a red ear slider?

Question

I just got a red ear slider and was wondering if anyone can help me out? What exactly do i need and whats a good way to set up the enviroment? I have a 20 gallon tall tank and wondering what i can do with it? What else can i put in with a red ear slider? and i was wondering if anyone would mind to send pictures of their red ear slider tanks to my email at [e-mail]. Thanks

Answer 1

Red eared sliders need an adequate amount of water to move about and swim a bit. The water should be at least to 2 times as deep as your turtle tall. The length of the water area should be 3 - 4 times the length of the turtle, and the width should be at least 2 - 3 times the length of the turtle. The land surface of an aquatic terrarium should comprise both soil and gravel. This is essential; decorations may then be added in the form of logs and plants. These not only look attractive but they provide cover and an important sense of security for the turtles.

Lighting - In addition to the basking light, a full spectrum reptile light should be provided. Exposure to a full spectrum reptile light is necessary for proper calcium metabolism. It is also nice to take your turtle out into natural sunlight in warmer weather.

Temperature - A submersible heater should be used to keep the water at 75 - 86 degrees F. Get a good aquarium thermometer and monitor the water temperature. Make sure you protect both the thermometer and heater from your turtle. A heated basking spot should also be provided in the area provided for the turtle to get out of the water. An incandescent bulb or ceramic heater can serve this purpose, make sure there is no way the turtle can touch the light or that the light can fall into the water. The temperature at the basking spot should be 85 - 88 degrees F.

Answer 2

I have a red ear slider, she's 18 now and I have her in a 125 gallon tank. It all depends on the size of the turtle.

Answer 3

Well my sister recently purchased two red ear sliders and they guy at the pet store recommended we get the starter kit that includes a lot of things to put in the tank. Also, my sister put her beta fish in the tank with the red ear sliders and so far so good.

Hope i helped!

Answer 4

ok i have a red ear slider but i have a 30 gallon tank and i will
soon need to upgrade it to a 50gal any ways what u need is water
basking pad for it to sleep on and rest a uv light for its shell (or you can just take it out side for 15mins) and a filter to keep its water clean.do not put fake plants in or he will eat them,do not put smallgravel (but u can put bigs ones in) another red ear slider or
some frogs but make a hideing place for the frogs because the
turtle will try to nip the but they will get use to each other.and lizzards
same thing as the frogs.

Answer 5

i have the rocks at the bottom... i have my filter and i have two natural rocks from the ocean that i had to go thru a major process to take all the salt out ( i dont recommend this)! i have one rock by the filter so that the water coming from the filter wont make that really annoying water noise and another rock so they can chill and lay down and get a tan on !!!lol no just kidding the other one is their basking spot!! i have some picks of my old set up !!! ill send them over !

Answer 6

the in effortless words problem with a pink tank is that it would no extra healthful your shade scheme. see you later because the turtle can not climb out and different pets can not get in, there must be no problem. I regularly advise wading swimming pools as a cheap yet helpful thanks to residing house turtles.

Answer 7

wtf is a red ear slider?! if you include what it is i might actually know! lol just sayin! good luck with the answer. maybe you can email me or pm me with what a red ear slider is. maybe we can both learn something eh? good luck!

Answer 8

i dont know