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Temps?

ReD May 17, 2003 12:28 AM

What should be the temp of the water for an res?

Replies (3)

DarrellS May 17, 2003 09:41 AM

RES are a temperate species so do not need high temperatures. As long as the basking spot is warm - 85 - 90 degrees F or so (30 degrees C or - 2) the water temperature is not very important as long as it is about room temp or better. If you have heater I would set the temperature for 75 degrees.

Darrell

World Chelonian Trust

stunt May 17, 2003 02:56 PM

If its just a hatchling I would keep the water around 79 or 80 degrees. Warmer water helps hatchlings stay a little bit healthier.

dsres May 21, 2003 12:08 PM

I've read to keep them between 76 - 84 ish degrees. I keep my water temp around 80-81.

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