Hi. I’m new here, so point me in the right direction if there is already a discussion about this.
I posted one other thread and learned a lot of good info for my son’s RES, and my wife’s 2 RES. One thing I learned – they all need more water, and we’re working on that…
Here’s the problem. The tank we bought new for my son, and the one we got used (for free) with our orphan turtles, are both the same brand. The brand name is “Critter Cage”. Basically a cheap aquarium with a locking mesh lid… AND… when you get them new, they are clearly marked “Do not fill with water”.
What?
The reptile expert at the pet store, who helped choose all of our gear, recommended this Critter Cage and said not to worry about that. My son’s has been well over half full without a problem. The big one we got used has about 7” of water an no problem so far.
Is anybody familiar with this brand? Why do they say do not fill with water? Is it safe to fill it with water? Half full - safe?