Habitat - Outdoor :: 150 or 300 Rubbermaid Tank

[afallan]

Hello,

I was wondering, would a 150 gallon rubbermaid stock tank be big enough for two RES'? I know the rule is 10 gallons per inch, but would this still be alright? I have an option of getting a 300 gallon stock tank, but I'm trying to save space and money.

Also the stock tank would be located in a small greenhouse, would that be problem for the turtles receiving UVB light?

Thanks,
afallan

[Vtolds]

150 for 2 res would probably be fine, but a 300 would be best. You could always do 2 150 gallon tanks and have the joined by the basking area so both turts could have there own space.

[Tenodera]

Glass will filter UVB, so you will still have to buy a UVB lamp, but you might not have to get a heat lamp.

[marisa]

If you can swing the 300-gallon, get it.

[Carl]

I have two large turtles and about 7 large gold fish in my 150 gallon rubbermaid, but I also have another 150 gallon stock tank that is used for a filter. I would say that my set up is about the minumum for our turtles. If you can afford it and make it fit your space, a larger container is better . We are currently digging an in ground liner pond to take place of the rubbermiad tank.

What are you going to do for a filter?

[afallan]

I was thinking of going for a pondmaster of some sort. Would that be adequate?

[hdaisog]

See what all is available too. Some people have used the galvanized stock tanks and there is a round ended one that is 377 gallons. It is long and thin and can fit better in most places. Here is where I got mine, but I got the Farmaster 300 gallon.

http://www.stockyardsupply.com/page11/index2.html