I have run across a few problems in getting these RES set up. First of all, I got a Fluval 2 Plus for a filter...it suction cups to the side, and one of the silly little buggers is trying like the dickens to get in that tiny space between the filter and the side of the aquarium...I'm afraid he/she will get back there and get stuck. What can I put back there to keep him/her from going back there?



Also, is it ok if the heater slants some instead of being totally vertical like it says it needs to be? It is called a Proquatics Hydromatic Aquarium Heater. The reason I ask is because in order for the basking spot to be high enough out of the water, I can only fill the tank so high. And the heater requires that it be filled much more. I have it slanted some and just have the heater looking part totally submersed (about halfway up).



I would imagine that it's ok for the turtles to hang on this...meaning it's ok if they touch it? I would have to guess yes, but you never know.



Jeeze...these things require more cords, lights and such than my chameleons...whew!



Ok...last question...do you all really take the turtles out each time to feed? That doesn't bother them too much? How do you keep the feeding tub water warm enough...water left at room temp tends to get pretty cool in our house.



Thanks so much!

Kristen
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