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Low Air Temps
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Tue Sep 27, 2011 2:52 pmby austinl01
I have various yearling sliders (Rio Grande, Yellow Bellied, Mexican, and Belize) outside in a 35 gallon stock tank. The water is heated to around 80 degrees and is in full sun. What is the minimum air temperature that these sliders can handle? I would like to know when I need to bring them in the garage where it's warmer and then eventually inside the house. Thanks!
Re: Low Air Temps
Posted:
Thu Sep 29, 2011 11:29 amby austinl01
I'll just watch the local turtles to see when they quit basking and their activities leading into winter. This should give me a good idea of what to do and when.
Re: Low Air Temps
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Thu Sep 29, 2011 3:28 pmby steve
Will you keep the water temps at 80?
Re: Low Air Temps
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Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:40 pmby austinl01
Yes, the water temps will be a constant 80 degrees. I don't want any RIs so I was concerned about the air temp outside. Lows are in the 50s now.
Re: Low Air Temps
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Sat Oct 01, 2011 7:49 amby steve
You can drop the water temps a little. It's not a great idea for there to be a 30 degree difference in temperatures so I would bring them in sooner than later.
Re: Low Air Temps
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Sat Oct 01, 2011 9:02 pmby austinl01
Highs are near 75 to 80 degrees. I lowered the water temps a little today.
Re: Low Air Temps
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Tue Oct 04, 2011 4:28 pmby steve
Are the air temperatures the same.
Re: Low Air Temps
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Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:27 pmby austinl01
Highs are now back in the mid 80s with lows in the 50s now so I'm not worried. I'll bring them in when low temps are in the 40s.