What are the basics??? Im new to aquatic turtles and am looking for guidance. Could anyonr please help me out???
Thanks
-Tony C
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IM THINKING OF GETTING SOME RES'S
TonyC130
Sep 23, 2007 07:01 PM
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turtlepower
Sep 25, 2007 08:51 AM
hey, like the picture!!
I have 2 YBS myself but as they come from the same family their living situations are pretty simular! The basics are: a big aquarium, water heater, filter(s), basking spot and light (UVA and UVB), and an long tube of UV light to go across the top of the tank and of course food for your newly acquired friends.
Buslady
Sep 26, 2007 11:20 PM
>>What are the basics??? Im new to aquatic turtles and am looking for guidance. Could anyonr please help me out???
>>
>>Thanks
>>-Tony C
>>
red ears get huge. best in ponds as adults.
when you fine in tanks...but you need lots of stuff, uvb lights, hoods, tank, stand, filter, heater, all sorts of stuff. and dont breed.
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Buslady of SoCal
Breeder of Ornate Wood Turtles
Rhinoclemmys Pulcherrima Manni
Donatello, Jessie; kids Steve, Bender, Leo, Herbie and Squirt. Teens Raph and Suzie.
Katrina
Oct 01, 2007 01:05 PM
Define "some". Sliders get big. Assume roughly 10 gallons per inch of turtle. So, a 7" slider (some males grow to 7", most females get bigger than that) will need a 75 gallon tank, at least.
Also consider adoption, if you're sure a slider is right for you. There are lots of rescue groups out there, and hundreds of sliders needing new homes.
Katrina
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1.2 Eastern Muds - Fred, Ethel, Edith
0.1 Iguana - Tiffel
Foster turtles: More than I'd like the husband to know about.
