Hello! It’s been a while since I posted here. Thought I’d give an update on my progress. I actually got a great deal on a 75 gal tank and stand from petsmart (from a 50gal breeder) I’ve been using my cascade 1000 with your recommended media setup and LOVE it! He’s still small so I’ll be able to get away with not upgrading to the larger filter for a while. I have black sand and artificial decor since he liked to shred wood and cork haha. I made my basking area from the eggcrate and reptile carpet, and attached one of those pet store floating docks for a ramp. I’d like to have one more smaller light on the inside to brighten it up but I’ll wait until I find a good sale. It’s a marineland hidden LED and I am super pleased with the color. It’s not yellow at all.
Benny seems to love it and I can walk up to the tank while he’s basking now without him diving back in the water. I ordered him a lettuce clip to try some stuff because the only veggie stuff I can get him to eat so far is water lettuce from the pet store. I’ve cut back a lot on his pellets though and skip a day sometimes. I’ll start offering veggies first. He’s getting close to a year old. Hmmm, that might be it happy turtling!!!!
P.s. I’m not sure why one is sideways but it’s not if you click on it