Turtle Tank Recommendations

tonydude · 30-01-2013 06:29PM #1

Upgrading my turtle tank and looking for some advice:
Current setup isn't ideal , he's outgrown it. Its a Jewel 54 litre.

Thinking of a clearseal 36''x15x12'' tank, it'd provide nice length and hopefully give enough height to let him bask and keep him from escaping. Also wish to provide a nice setup inside instead of just hanging his basking float at the side.

antocann · 31-01-2013 04:23PM

tonydude wrote: »

Upgrading my turtle tank and looking for some advice:
Current setup isn't ideal , he's outgrown it. Its a Jewel 54 litre.

Thinking of a clearseal 36''x15x12'' tank, it'd provide nice length and hopefully give enough height to let him bask and keep him from escaping. Also wish to provide a nice setup inside instead of just hanging his basking float at the side.

try get a 4ft+ tank ,they need as much space as possible , and fill it up as much as you can with water ,

corkgsxr · 31-01-2013 04:46PM

go bigger than you think you need. big filtration too. they grow fast.

iv 2.

tonydude · 31-01-2013 06:04PM

Space is bit of a problem for me but if he needs it ill get a 4ft one, what type filter would suit that especially to keep the water someway clean in the long run. Wont be around to clean it on a regular basis so need filter to do the hard work.

antocann · 31-01-2013 06:26PM

tonydude wrote: »

Space is bit of a problem for me but if he needs it ill get a 4ft one, what type filter would suit that especially to keep the water someway clean in the long run. Wont be around to clean it on a regular basis so need filter to do the hard work.

a good external one should do fine abput 80-100e , but water stills needs a 50% clean once a week

or you could use 2 strong internal ones for a cheaper option , the internals can be got from china for about 10e each

corkgsxr · 31-01-2013 07:35PM

Get a big external filter. There the business. Ill never buy a internal again. High output low watts. No tank space taken up.

tonydude · 15-02-2013 04:23PM

Been looking around and thought id look into other types of storage for my turtle, was thinking plastic container then eventually came to idea of using a cold water tank cistern , the likes that are used in attics, anyone ever use these to keep turtles.

antocann · 16-02-2013 12:34PM

tonydude wrote: »

Been looking around and thought id look into other types of storage for my turtle, was thinking plastic container then eventually came to idea of using a cold water tank cistern , the likes that are used in attics, anyone ever use these to keep turtles.

you can get a big 4ft tub thing on amazon , that would be perfect for your turtle

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Faithfull-BATH-Plasterers-Bath-4ft/dp/B001DZVHO4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361014463&sr=8-1

Turtle Tank Recommendations

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