2007-11-21 08:54:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
It'd be really hard to clean the tank with sand in there. And it could get stuck in the filters.
I suggest rocks. Turtles like to dig. But don't get rocks that are too small to where they can end up swallowing them, causing their digestive system to get blocked.
2007-11-21 09:24:39 · answer #1 · answered by ( Kelly ) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not likely. They might eat a little bit. Sand only works well for soft shell turtles or turtles in absolutely huge tanks. It gunks up your filters and ruins them, and good filtration is a must for turtles.
2007-11-21 09:05:48 · answer #2 · answered by kittenslayer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many experienced keepers use sand- dirt and wastes tend to sit on top of the sand and makes clean-up easier.
It WILL gum up most filters, so a pre-filter sponge or something similar will be really helpful.
2007-11-21 11:19:51 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt reccomend sand it can get stuck in their shell and irritate them and if you get rocks get large ones so they cant eat them, good luck,
2007-11-21 17:35:51 · answer #4 · answered by million 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
noe not realy but they mite hide in it
2007-11-21 09:09:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋