Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 10:57 am
sfmmfreak wrote:I thought that the tank should be as deep as their shell length? I thought they drown if it's too deep?
To add to what meg said, this is the absolute MINIMUM water depth, not the ideal. The ideal would be a completely full tank of water with an ABTA (above tank basking area). Rememeber as well that the recommended tank size is one that can hold 10 gallons of water for every inch of shell length.
Obviously not everyone has the space or money for the 'ideal' tank, but it is what you want to aim for when considerring your turtles needs.
If you want more info, you could start here;
http://www.redearslider.com/index_habitat.html
1 RES, Spike (In new home with 1xPleco, 1xRed Zebra Cichlid, 1xYellow Lab Cichlid)
2 Cats, Blossom & Panda
2 Tropical tanks (plecos, platies, tetras)
2 Handsome Blue Bettas, Blueberry & ?
1 Bright Red Betta, Strawberry
1 Feeder guppy breeding tank