I would just fill the tank up only 3/4 full. I have a setup like this full of South American fish such as tetras, cory cats, and bumble bee cats, that all accents the Spot-bellied Sideneck that lives there. It is fully planted, and the turtle lives hapilly with the fish as long as he is well fed. I prefer the lower water level because (1) I don't have to worry about escape, and (2), it makes for a nice variation in viewing points. Watching the fish swim from above and below is amazing, and also the turtle is contained. Just my suggestion.

J

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