i saw someone show a pic...and i really like it. would it be good for an adult? it just seems sooo roomy and i saw one at petco. but i dont think it was for sale, im not sure.
thanks
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is 40 gallon breeder tank good for adults?
brokermonkey
Jan 29, 2006 05:17 PM
Replies (8)
reptileguy2727
Jan 29, 2006 10:27 PM
for what species?
lauralyon
Jan 31, 2006 04:27 AM
ok, i see quite alot of refferences in these forums about 40 gallon breeder tanks, problem is, with being in the uk, our gallons are different to yours. can somone please give the average size of a 40gall breeder in inchs please? just so i know what size im looking at
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reptileguy2727
Jan 31, 2006 08:51 AM
36" long, 18" wide, and 18" tall.
iturnrocks
Feb 03, 2006 04:52 PM
a 40 gallon tank is not a good size for housing an adult RES. Its too small.
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badabara
Feb 04, 2006 09:21 PM
I have a 40 gallon breeder.
my turtle is 9"x6"x3" and I think she's too big for it.... but not sure
iturnrocks
Feb 05, 2006 04:48 AM
>>I have a 40 gallon breeder.
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>>my turtle is 9"x6"x3" and I think she's too big for it.... but not sure
Im gonna have to stop coming here again, this is so depressing
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PHRatz
Feb 05, 2006 10:42 AM
>>I have a 40 gallon breeder.
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>>my turtle is 9"x6"x3" and I think she's too big for it.... but not sure
Yes your turtle is too big for a tank that small. I plan to buy a 40 gallon breeder in the near future. It's going to house a mud turtle who is less than 5 inches long, that's as big as he'll ever be. I know for certain that he'll be 10 years old this spring. As tiny as he is the tank is going to be huge for him.
After Christmas I put my 12 year old western painted male who's about 5 inches long in a brand new 55 gallon. It's great for him, he's full grown. I can't imagine a turtle that much larger than him in the 55, even 55 gallons is too small for a 9 inch turtle who will probably grow to 12 inches eventually.
You need a 100 gallon or larger tank for a full grown female RES.
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PHRatz
badabara
Feb 23, 2006 12:37 AM
oh wait, turns out it's a 55 gallon tank.. oops
