Habitat - Indoor

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 10:04 pm **Questions about Stock Tanks**

So, I've decided to get a stock tank for my turtles and I was wondering about what size I should get and what I you guys would recommend for it. Stuff like Heaters, filters, basking areas, something to cover the top because I have two very curious felines.

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 10:19 am **Re: Questions about Stock Tanks**

How many turtles and their genders? How big are they? If it's indoors, you can use regular aquarium equipment.

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 4:07 pm **Re: Questions about Stock Tanks**

One is a confirmed female, while the other is still a little too small. One's about 4 inches and the other 2.5. They're red eared and yellow bellied slider mixes.

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:06 pm **Re: Questions about Stock Tanks**

Would you have room for a 300 gallon tank?

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:15 pm **Re: Questions about Stock Tanks**

I would have to measure and get deminsions for the tank and everything.

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 6:32 am **Re: Questions about Stock Tanks**

300 gallon Rubbermaid stock tank is 63"W x 69"L x 25"H. My setup includes 2 250 watt heaters an fx5 filter and a circulation pump. Large limestone rock sitting on top of a 5 gallon bucket for the basking area. As for a top you can buy all kinds of heavy gauge wire and just paint it. I also put it on a 8" tall stand so my filter would purge.

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:52 pm **Re: Questions about Stock Tanks**

I never get tired of seeing that tank. So many possibilities with that size.

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 8:21 pm **Re: Questions about Stock Tanks**

Thank you Steve my Turtles and I just love it! Might have to buy another one when my 2 DBT's get bigger. I've got the room but would have to call an electrician to add some or at least one more outlet on a different breaker. Oh boy new tank more heaters fx6 isn't life fun. He he.

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:48 pm **Re: Questions about Stock Tanks**

Alright, I've got a space measured out in the room, I'll look into the pricing. Tractor Supply Co. has them for some where around 250$. Anywhere cheaper that I'm not seeing?

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:55 pm **Re: Questions about Stock Tanks**

No that's where I got mine! Keep in mind that a pool in your house might cause some problems. One that I need to address this weekend is moisture. I have bare water lines in my basement and they are dripping from condensation. Exhaust fan looks like a possible fix.

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:07 pm **Re: Questions about Stock Tanks**

Well, it's a garage that's been converted into a room. There's not any bare water lines or anything. I've already thought about the moisture problem for the room and my first thought was a dehumidifier than I realized that wouldn't really help because I'd constantly be adding water into it.

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:13 pm **Re: Questions about Stock Tanks**

Your going to like the tank. Keep in mind suction cups don't stick to the tank so your going to need to mount some plexi for that.

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:27 pm **Re: Questions about Stock Tanks**

Thanks for that tip! I was going into the stock tank thing rather blindly before I remembered this site.

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:35 pm **Re: Questions about Stock Tanks**

Any questions? Just ask. That's why I'm here.Well and to learn.

Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 3:36 pm **Re: Questions about Stock Tanks**

I think magnetic clips might be used instead of suction cups, though they are a bit pricy.

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