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tank question
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Mon Jul 11, 2005 2:21 pmby *Skidget*
is a 10 gallon tank ok for a RES? he isnt big at all maybe 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch.
i have a basking platform, hidding spot, plants, uvb & uva bulbs basking lights w/ clip on light 4 basking. tank has a good filter an heater. i bought everything new.
The RES i am getting the girl has had for awhile. she fostered several (7) its the only one that has grown. all the others grew to 4inches an over. he just hasnt grown.
Posted:
Mon Jul 11, 2005 2:25 pmby jenaero
Because he hasn't grown, I'd go for a 20 gallon or larger.
Posted:
Mon Jul 11, 2005 2:27 pmby *Skidget*
he was in a 55.
Posted:
Mon Jul 11, 2005 2:41 pmby jenaero
all the more reason to go bigger. If he's used to more space you should give him as much as possible.
Did he share that 55 with all the other turts?
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Mon Jul 11, 2005 3:09 pmby *Skidget*
yea he did. i have a 55 but its in nc. i have to wait to i get to go back up there to i set that one up. this one is just for awhile maybe a couple months.
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Mon Jul 11, 2005 3:17 pmby jenaero
I'm guessing that's why he hasn't grown. He had to fight with 6 other turts for food, in what must have been a cramped space. A 10 is fine for now if that's all you have. He'll probably be happy that he doesn't have to fend off the other turts.
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Tue Jul 12, 2005 1:50 pmby *Skidget*
no it didnt have to fight she feed him by himself. he just hasnt grown. i guess he is a runt.
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Tue Jul 12, 2005 2:02 pmby jenaero
maybe. But still, go with the biggest tank you can afford right now. He'll love you for it.
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Tue Jul 12, 2005 2:03 pmby *Skidget*
we have a 55 gallon he will be in, in a couple months when i go back up to nc.