is my tank big enough? (i have pics of turtle and tank)
Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 3:49 pmredearslider.com
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is my tank big enough? (i have pics of turtle and tank)
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Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 3:49 pmRe: is my tank big enough? (i have pics of turtle and tank)
Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 6:46 pmLink is not working for me :/
Re: is my tank big enough? (i have pics of turtle and tank)
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:41 amI think this is it.
It does look too small, how big is that turtle now?
It does look too small, how big is that turtle now?
Re: is my tank big enough? (i have pics of turtle and tank)
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:29 pm8 in long about. where do i shop for a big tank?
Re: is my tank big enough? (i have pics of turtle and tank)
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:33 pmwww.craigslist.com is the best place for tank shopping. You can find 100 gal tanks for like 120$ or less sometimes...100 Gal tank in a pet store would be like 300$ EASY....
just go to that site and go to the pet section and look around. its local usually...
just go to that site and go to the pet section and look around. its local usually...
Re: is my tank big enough? (i have pics of turtle and tank)
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:26 pmBe careful when you pick up a used tank from craigslist though! Some shady people will try to sell you leaking tanks or tell you it can hold water but really its a critter cage that cant withstand the pressure when filled with water (Personal experience... 40 gallon critter tank for 40 bucks, filled with water burst a month later caused over 2000 in damages 
) But aside from that craigslist is a great place to buy tanks, just make sure you double check everything! ask the seller to fill it up with water and wait an hour or something!
) But aside from that craigslist is a great place to buy tanks, just make sure you double check everything! ask the seller to fill it up with water and wait an hour or something!Re: is my tank big enough? (i have pics of turtle and tank)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 11:30 pmI don't know many people on this website who have had good luck with craigslist, to be honest. About a small handful. I never find anything on that site, or if I do, it's on the other side of the country! Maybe it's partially due to my location, but with all the scams and immature behavior on that site, I just don't recommend it.
Honestly, if your turtle has proper heating (heat emitting bulb over basking dock and water heater), lighting (UVB bulb), and a basking dock where it can get completely dry, then, you have some time to save up money for a better tank from a pet store. Pet store attendants aren't always geniuses, but the majority of them do know what they are talking about IF you hit the right store. I am currently keeping an 8 inch female in a half full 55 gallon. She is going to be moving to a 75 gallon soon, along with getting a brand new canopy ATBA, when I get the money for it, that is. Otherwise, she is healthy and happy. Do I think she sould be in that tank forever? NO. Do I think it will kill her if she stays in there in a little bit longer? NO.
Honestly, if your turtle has proper heating (heat emitting bulb over basking dock and water heater), lighting (UVB bulb), and a basking dock where it can get completely dry, then, you have some time to save up money for a better tank from a pet store. Pet store attendants aren't always geniuses, but the majority of them do know what they are talking about IF you hit the right store. I am currently keeping an 8 inch female in a half full 55 gallon. She is going to be moving to a 75 gallon soon, along with getting a brand new canopy ATBA, when I get the money for it, that is. Otherwise, she is healthy and happy. Do I think she sould be in that tank forever? NO. Do I think it will kill her if she stays in there in a little bit longer? NO.