General Care Discussion

Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:41 am **A couple of years down the road... but...**

If I do have a male Eastern Painted... would I be able to cohabitate another male turtle of a different species that will stay around 5 inches?

Once I am able to sex Gurgi... I am going to upgrade the tank. If "he" is female, she'll remain my only turtle.

I would need basically the same size tank for one female or two males correct? I really only want to upgrade once. I know I'll have a huge tank for a 4in turtle for awhile... would that be a problem? Or would he/she just love all the space?

I would think if you can afford the big space go for it!!!

that way you dnt have to worry about upgrading so often, idk about other species and how aggression with two males would work so I can't help with that one >.< so sorry.

How big of a tank do you have or are looking for?

I may have an opportunity to pick up a 96 gallon tank from a cousin. But, I tend to go a little crazy and will start planning and saving for all the equipment I will need to go as big as I can. There was this fantastic tank at my local fish shop, and I just sat there looking at it and started planning all the neat things I can do for my turtle - LOL. If they continue to put it on sale, I may just grab it - now I don't remember the gallons, close to 100 gallons I would imagine. I own my home, with two young children, so we are staying put for quite some time.

I am not set on a second turtle... and I won't do it if it will be a detriment to Gurgi... but it is so tempting with all the different species that I am learning about. And I know that I won't have multiple tanks, so I want to be extra careful with what I decide to do.

Remember with that size tank you're also looking at very large filter like the FX5. (figure $250-260 with media) I'm not saying this to sway your decision but only as a reminder in your cost calculations and planning.

Thanks VeipaCray - I have started a Turtle Stash - LOL!

Lol I have a Turtle Savings too!

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