Hello,



Do RES get bored? I have a 2 yr old RES in a 20 gallon tank, with large gravel at the bottom, filter, basking light, heat light, smooth rock for basking, some fake plants, all in clean water, maintained at 75-80. But he seems bored! Any ideas on how to keep a RES from boredom? Also, I would love to see photos of successful RES habitats (tanks). My tank seems so boring, should I paste a picture on one side of the tank for the turtle to look at? I've even gone as far as putting a small tank with fake fish in it (that move around) next to one side of his tank, so he can look at them through the window.



He is in the tank all by himself. Will he get lonely? Should I introduce another RES (younger) into the tank? Or is he ok in the tank by himself?



Also, right now I only feed him turtle pellets and shrimp treats. He is starting to get chubby arms and skin outside his shell. What's a good diet for a 2 yr old RES?



Finally, is a 20 gallon tank good enough for a 2 1/2" RES? I can provide a photo if someone wants to see him and the tank/environment to tell me if it looks ok for him. I moved him from a 10 gallon tank to a 20 gallon tank about 2 months ago.



Thanks.

[ Show Entire Thread ]