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Turtle Tank Recommendations

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  • 30-01-2013 6:29pm
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    tonydude
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    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.


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    antocann
    Registered Users Posts: 1,348 ✭✭✭antocann


    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 ,


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

    iv 2.


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    tonydude
    Registered Users Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭tonydude


    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.


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    antocann
    Registered Users Posts: 1,348 ✭✭✭antocann


    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


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    corkgsxr
    Registered Users Posts: 3,404 ✭✭✭corkgsxr


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


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    tonydude
    Registered Users Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭tonydude


    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.


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    antocann
    Registered Users Posts: 1,348 ✭✭✭antocann


    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


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