General Care Discussion :: Hatchling RES- should I use a water air pump?

[ashipyor]

I have a hatchling RES (1.5 inches max) in a 10 gallon tank however I couldn't put that much water in (about 4 inches max in there now) because he is still working on his swimming skills/recovering from a bad journey through one illegal seller to the next. Since I don't have that much water in the tank I can't use a cannister filter so I put the air pump in today to at least keep the water moving.

Question: should I keep the bubbler in his tank or is this dangerous and how much water should I have in his tank?

*By bubbler I man a Tetra air pump. Please message me if you can help!

[taurusgirl]

many turtle owners here have bubbler's and say that their turtles play with them

[steve]

An air pump will help the keep the water from fouling for just a little bit. So it can't hurt, but you need to get the other basics of the tank ready.

[TupacTheTurle]

my lil dudes love playing in their air bubbles, i dont forsee a problem, plus like everyone said it helps agitate the surface of the water, and adds oxygen.

[VanishingReality]

My bubbler has helped my turtle with his swimming. Ever since we got him he has always swam funny but the bubbler helps.

[MoreBloodWine]

Bubblers / air stones are always a good idea to keep anyway because they help to keep the water oxygenated (sp?).