I'm trying to do some research on an adequate turtle for this size tank, I presume the smaller the better so that it would be able to enjoy the full size of the tank. Are there any that are mostly aquatic, where is a good place to find information, without having to buy a specific book (I will save this for when I have fully decided on the species I would like)?
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60 gal plexi / What kind of turtle would you recommend?
sdsurfrider
Jun 25, 2005 02:30 PM
Replies (3)
nekot076
Jun 27, 2005 07:05 AM
Hello.
I would say either a mud or musk. They will only get to be about 4'' long full grown. I would do some research before deciding on any turtle. This website has some good information on turtles and if you use any search engine you could find good information.
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Mike
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2 Painted
1 Musk
1 Common Snapper
1 Cooter
1 Map
1 RES
1 Corn Snake
1.1 Water Dragons
2 African Frogs
1 Toad
1.0 Degu
1.2 Chihuahuas
0.1 Cat
Katrina
Jun 27, 2005 02:47 PM
Is this a "tall" or "long" variety? Can you supply the dimentions? Muds and musks prefer shallow water, the sliders, painteds, cooters, terrapins, ect. prefer deep water. This is rectangular, right?
Katrina
PHLaure
Jun 27, 2005 09:57 PM
As Katrina posted, it will depend on the dimensions of the tank but assuming it's rectangular any of the ones suggested would be fine. I'd lean toward a painted over a slider since they don't get as big. A book wouldn't be necessary as there ton's of good information online. You also have to beware that many books are outdated and have misinformation when it comes to turtles.
