Other Turtle Discussion :: Getting my Turtles

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Post Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:35 pm   Getting my Turtles

Well I found a school that has hatchlings up for adoption in my area so Im picking up two RES this weekend. I have a 90 Gallon tank, Im making an order of DR Foster Smith tonight and getting this stuff shipped next day air so I can have the tank all set up for the babies. Here is a list of what Im getting. Can anyone think of anything else I would need?

Filstar XP3 http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/P ... 2004+22777
Basking dock http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/P ... 006+113872
Titanium Heater 300W http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/P ... 004+113767
Two Thermometers http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/P ... 004+113769
Python Gravel Cleaner http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/P ... 004+113164
Light Fixture http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/P ... 006+113030
UV Tube Light http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/P ... 006+113030
Misc Plants and Some Artificial Driftwood

If anyone has suggestions on better products than what I picked please let me know. Thanks
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Post Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:54 pm   

It's so nice to see someone who is prepared for their little ones.. :) With a tank that size make sure some of the plants are near the top so they have something to cling to and rest on. It will take them a bit of time to be able to handle really deep water. You may want to start out with the water level a bit lower and slowly increase it, which is another option.. :)

Can't wait to see pictures.. :)

Oh, what size dock did you get? I'd suggest the large so you don't have to upgrade.
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Post Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:59 pm   

I actually got the Small Dock since I want to upgrade to a different kind of basking area later. Some of the plants I got are the floating type that the turts can use to hide on the surface.
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Post Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 6:33 pm   

The list is good. BTW, Bigalsonline.com has a free shipping offer right now. The prices are sometimes cheaper than DrsFosterSmith. DrsFosterSmith does have outstanding customer service though. I would probably get 2 heaters instead of 1, though thats just an opinion. You might want to add a non-digital thermometer (I like the sticky types). I can't comment on the light setup, but it sounds good. Add in some river rocks, my RES love to push them around.
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Post Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 8:32 pm   

Do you happen to know the brand of that titanium heater? If it happens to be a Via Aqua (or similar name), I would look at something else...Otherwise, you list sounds good. :)
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Post Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 1:08 am   

It's an Azoo heater, marisa.
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Post Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 1:03 pm   

If I may, instead of the Dock...this item is better and it's on CLEARANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!


http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/P ... 033+113872

I use this for mine and it doesnt sink under their weight...those babies will get bigger and the dock will sink. The Turtle Ramp, the LARGE one...can h old all four of my 3.5-4.5" RES...without sinking.

Big Al's is cheper on teh XP3 it's like $99...woohoo, its on sale $95! GRAB IT!!! http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/pro ... d1=;pcid2=
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Post Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 1:42 pm   

Thanks for all the input, I'm planning on changing my basking area within a year after Im able to go find some rocks I like so the turtle dock I got should work fine for now. I got everything order between big als and Dr Foster and should get it all next week. I will post some pics when I get it all set up. I had to post pone picking up the turtles a week because I couldnt afford the express shipping for some items.

That Big Als place does have some cheap prices.
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Post Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 3:01 pm   

Big Al's is the best! :)
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