Habitat - Indoor :: tank size ?

[Jesse-John33]

i currently have my two res turtles in a 10 gallon tank but i am looking to get a much bigger one for them to grow and stay in. what is a good tank size to get them so that they can continue growing and i dont have to buy a tank after tank as they grow?

[Kansasslider]

The biggest you can have would be ideal. 100 gallon or even larger. Kinda depends on the space you have.

[steve]

I'd get a cheap upgrade now, but you should wait until you know their genders. Otherwise get a huge tank now like Kansasslider recommends.

[Jesse-John33]

Why wait ? And how long will it be until I can tell the difference

[steve]

If one of them turns out to be a male, you will likely need to have a physical divider between them. You can usually sex them when the shell is 3.5 or 4" long.

[Jesse-John33]

Even if I want to breed them ?

[steve]

Even if you want too. The males will constantly harass her which will escalate to fighting/biting.

[Jesse-John33]

Okay I understand so if I divide them how will I go about trying to breed them ?

[steve]

It's really not advised for RES but you'll obviously need to put them together for the occasion. In general, it's safer to keep them apart.

[Jesse-John33]

What do you mean by it's not advised for res turtles ?

[steve]

It's not advised to breed them. Over populated and expensive care being the main reasons.

[Kansasslider]

I agree with Steve once again.

[Kansasslider]

I agree with Steve once again

[Kansasslider]

Oops double post..

[steve]

Worth repeating