Hi,
I have 55gal aquarium right now that is currently housing some small diamondbacks, once they get big enough I will move them to a larger aquarium, but I will be needing a single new turtle to go in the 55gal. So my question is, what is the maximum size single turtle I could put in the 55gal and have them stay in there for whole life.(mind I do know the 10gal for 1in. rule, I am looking for personal experiences that would warrant beyond that rule.) Also any suggestions on species based on this size estimate would be nice. The tank will be nearly full with a basking plateform built onto top so it will need to be good swimmer, and preferrably colorful and interesting. Any suggestions and help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Biggest and prettiest
zgehasz
Mar 20, 2009 12:13 PM
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Terryo
Mar 21, 2009 09:51 PM
Southern Painted's stay pretty small and my sister had her's in a 55 gal until she put it outside in her pond. It was in the tank for over 5 years with no problem. They are very pretty too.
This is my Southern Painted following the bigger Eastern Painted in a 60 gal pond that I put out for the summer. You can't see her too good.
