General Care Discussion

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:27 pm **Whats Better? Volume vs. SA:**

So, as some of you know I unfortunately have to downsize my turtle temporarily (a few years). I have a 40 gallon breeder tank which is 36x18x17, and also a 55 gallon which is 48x12x21 (He is in a 90 right now). So the question is which is better? The 40 gallon has 648 sq inches, whereas the 55 gallon only has 576. So what is better? The extra length, or the width?

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:29 pm

I would go with the 40 gal breeder and an above tank basking area. 12 inches wide just doesn't seem like much room for a full grown turtle to move around. I don't think the extra 15 gallons would really make that much of a difference.

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:47 pm

I would also go with the 40 gallon breeder and above tank basking area. Wider tanks are better for turtles than tall tanks.

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:41 am

Greater surface area (length and width) for horizontal swimming is better.

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:56 am

phunkey, i am PMing you the blue prints to my easy cheap ATTBA, if you are interested. of course it can be modified.

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:26 pm

zoologist can u email to me too?

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