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This can be more comlicated than you may think to do it right. Setting up an aquarium with plenty of room, gravel, climbing rocks, and even a sun lamp are key.
･ 1 Get an aquarium tank. Rule of thumb is about 10gallons per inch of shell. Don't waste money on a "custom... ･ 2 Prepare the water. You'll want to fill the tank up about halfway with water so make sure you get an... ･ 3 Setup a bask...
I have had 2 sliders for 36 yrs now plus a 7 yr old and a 5 yr old. This is how I have taken care of them for 36 yrs. I have had them in a stand alone 150gal pond from sears..for about 6 yrs now.. Cute set up but NOT what they need.. but wh...
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Sounds like you already know what's going on with the turtles and their tank. One thing I would add is to be sure and create an area for the turtles to bask on....make an area for the turtles to climb out of the water and rest. The baby gup...
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You will need an appropriately sized tank, I probably wouldn't go with anything less than a 20 gallon for those size turtles or you could just get a 55 gallon so you won't have to upgrade later because they will get bigger! You can get an i...
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･ 1 Place a glass or acrylic tank on a level surface in an area away from loud noises and out of drafts... ･ 2 Create a swim area. The water must be deep enough to immerse the turtle entirely and allow them to... ･ 3 Create a land area. It ...
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I have had 2 sliders for 36 yrs now plus a 8 yr old and a 5 yr old. This is how I have taken care of them for 36 yrs. Great pets. I have had them in a stand alone 150gal pond from sears..for about 6 yrs now.. **Here is some important and a ...
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Are you going to use fluorescent or mercury sodium UV lights. With the mercury sodium light, it provides both light and heat. It should be a minimum of 12" and a maximum of 18" inches from the basking height of the turtle. You can...
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･ 1 It is important to get the largest tank possible for your turtle. Red eared sliders can get up to 10-12... ･ 2 Install a good, powerful canister filter in your tank. Turtles dirty the water quickly, so it is best... ･ 3 It is critical t...
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I'd recommend getting a large Rubbermaid container at WalMart ($10) and using that as its enclosure. Baby turtles need UVB Light for their shell and skeleton to develop correctly so you definitely need a lamp with a UVB Bulb in it. For the ...
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