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I have a baby common. He is about 2 1/2 in now.
I posted earlier about a soft shell, and for all of you
who were wondering. He is eating whole fish now and is growing
and his shell is getting hard again.

My question is... What is everyone using for housing adult or even young adult common snappers? What would be the minimum gal. or quarts...? Also what kind of filter should i get? Pictures would be helpful.

thanks,

-dan-
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1.0 Leopard Gecko - (Charlie)
0.0.1 Albino Okeete Corn Snake - (Cleo)
0.0.1 Common Snapper - (Shredder)
1.0 Cockatiel - (Buddy)

For an adult snapper no glass aquarium is going to be big enough unless you spend a ton of money. For the meantime though just get the largest aquarium you can afford. I have had several snappers ranging from sizes from 1-8 inches. I kept my largest in a 50gal rubbermaid container. I gave my little brother a common that I have had since it was a hatchling and its about 6in right now and its in a 40L. Hes doing great and is growing like a weed. Soon will need something bigger. Filtration wise... Get the best filter you can afford also. Snappers are dirty guys. I am using a Magnum 250 on the 40L right now and its doing a great job.

Good Luck,
-Chris
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Currently in the US Navy so I have sold off my collection. But over the years I have had dozens of turtles, fish, geckos, and other lizards. Cant wait to get back in the hobby once im out though!

Thanks a lot chris. I was just checking out some rubbermades the other day. I have heard that the UVB breaks them down. How long will a rubbermade last?

thanks
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1.0 Leopard Gecko - (Charlie)
0.0.1 Albino Okeete Corn Snake - (Cleo)
0.0.1 Common Snapper - (Shredder)
1.0 Cockatiel - (Buddy)

I would think the rubbermaids would last pretty much forever. I wouldnt think a UVB bulb would kill it. Maybe actual sunlight, but not a bulb. I honestly never used UVB with my snappers anyway. Not saying not to use it, but I have raised a few and they all were healthy even without the UVB. No shell problems or anything... But hey it can never hurt.
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Currently in the US Navy so I have sold off my collection. But over the years I have had dozens of turtles, fish, geckos, and other lizards. Cant wait to get back in the hobby once im out though!

Well, I figured the UVB would help. I have read mixed feelings on the subject.

thanks for the help.
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1.0 Leopard Gecko - (Charlie)
0.0.1 Albino Okeete Corn Snake - (Cleo)
0.0.1 Common Snapper - (Shredder)
1.0 Cockatiel - (Buddy)