I have a glass tank that is 75cm/2.5ft long by 35cm/1.1ft wide by 50cm/1.6ft high.
We had tropical fish in there but they got sick and aren't there any longer... Well at the moment it's just sitting there.
I'd really like to get a turtle. Is my tank an alright size?
I have a filter and a heater at the moment. I'll need a light as well, is that right?
Is there anything else I need to know? Thanks heaps
2007-11-01 19:40:59 · 8 answers · asked by ★☆✿❀ 7 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
They are allowed in NZ. It's a large glass aquarium.
2007-11-01 21:15:32 · update #1
Dear Sarah,
I kept turtles in a fish tank, when I was in high school. The biggest problem I encountered was providing them with a dry area. The raft, I kept in the tank, always seemed to get wet.
I think the following website may answer your other questions:
http://happyturtle.ms11.net/
It was prepared by a young woman, about your age.
Larry
2007-11-02 14:54:18 · answer #1 · answered by Larry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First check up whether in your country people are allowed to keep turtles as pet. In many countries it is banned.
Again, turtles are amphibians and need some land area with sand for roaming. Keeping turtles in empty fish tank may not be a good idea as such.
2007-11-02 04:03:33 · answer #2 · answered by s_shiromani 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there
I'm taken that ur thinking about getting a sub aquatic turtle ?
like a res turtle most common in the pet trade ... either way ..
it sound like approx a 30 gallon tank and should be fine for a bit maybe approx a yr .. ..but u will have to up grade to a bigger tank ... RES needs a way to get out to bask under a heat lamp as well be able to swim ... we have a care sheet on our website under the all others section... for more info
2007-11-02 13:18:34 · answer #3 · answered by reptiles r us 1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should be fine for a while. Just make sure he has a basking area and such.
2007-11-02 13:25:44 · answer #4 · answered by That Atheist chick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ring the pet shops dear.
If you want medical advice, see a doctor.
If you want legal advice, see a lawyer.
2007-11-02 23:46:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
So it's a saltwater tank then? Is this a saltwater turtle? Well it won't matter anyway, the turlte will have a land part in the tank. All I can tell you, is my friend had a pet turtle and it stunk. Do you really want a smelly room? People might think it's you...
2007-11-02 02:57:40 · answer #6 · answered by blindly_invisible 2 · 1⤊ 5⤋
go to either... http://www.turtleforum.com
or http://www.redearslider.com/forum
for more info on what type and care needs a turtle needs.
2007-11-03 17:54:34 · answer #7 · answered by Jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know if that is big enough,... dont feed the turtle powdered doughnuts....and if you have dog dont let it snack on the turtle
2007-11-02 02:46:56 · answer #8 · answered by z88 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋