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Post Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 2:19 pm   Is a 75 gallon tank big enough for 2 RES?

all answers will be very appreciated.
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Post Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 4:17 pm   Re: Is a 75 gallon tank big enough for 2 RES?

75 gallons is usually considered minimum for a single male red eared slider. Females need 100+ gallons. For two to be housed in the same aquarium I wouldn't go any smaller than 150 gallons, and the risk of aggression is still a major possibility.
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Post Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:49 pm   Re: Is a 75 gallon tank big enough for 2 RES?

my goodness. I thought it was 10 gal per inch. I think my RES is about 7in and I was looking for a new tank (75gal). Will that be too small? Im concerned about her growth since she's in a 20 gal currently :?
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Post Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:42 am   Re: Is a 75 gallon tank big enough for 2 RES?

You are correct. As a general rule you want 10 gal per inch. The original question was regarding 2 turtles in one tank. If you have TWO 7 inchi RES then you'd want the 150 gal tank. If it's just one then 75 should be ok, but I wouldn't go any smaller for sure. I know my turtle does love his space and I'm looking for a 55 - 60 gal already if not an upgrade to something larger for an outdoor habitat. His shell currently right at 4 in x 4 in and his 29 gal tank is getting cramped for him especially since his health is on the mend! I expect him to start growing again rather quickly.
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Post Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:49 am   Re: Is a 75 gallon tank big enough for 2 RES?

Thats another thing Im concerned about; once I get a 75gal tank, how soon til she out grows that one :?:
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Post Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:53 am   Re: Is a 75 gallon tank big enough for 2 RES?

SeriSlider wrote:Thats another thing Im concerned about; once I get a 75gal tank, how soon til she out grows that one :?:

If you know you have one female RES, then a 100 gallon is all you will ever need. Now keep in mind, you will be fine with a 90 gallon but you can always look for tanks 100 gallons and up.
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Post Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:05 am   Re: Is a 75 gallon tank big enough for 2 RES?

They grow kinda glow. Mine are 10 years and still growing. Sylvie is just now getting to 10 inches and Raina will be hitting 11 soon I suspect
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Post Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:18 pm   Re: Is a 75 gallon tank big enough for 2 RES?

sflemin2---you're scaring me!
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Post Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 9:20 am   Re: Is a 75 gallon tank big enough for 2 RES?

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Miss Tee, I had no idea mine would get so big when I bought them! I will measure them today when I get a chance. If I ever get rich, I will have to build them a huge indoor pond in my mansion lol
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Post Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 9:45 pm   Re: Is a 75 gallon tank big enough for 2 RES?

Well, be sure to invite us over for a dip
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Post Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:34 am   Re: Is a 75 gallon tank big enough for 2 RES?

Lol I will have a turtle block party!
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