Hey gals and guys,
I have a 500 gal tank, which is 4'x2-1/2'x 2'. I use a ZOO-MED 100W Power Sun bulb for heat and uv rays on top of a large ZOO-MED turtle dock. The large dock is well adequate for his size, 4" in diameter. The water quality is kept in check by a Fluval FX5 Canister system; top tray is pre filter with water polishing pads on top, middle tray is zeo-carb, and bottom tray is biomax. It is heated by a hager 200w heater. The tank is filled half way up which is about 250 gals of water to heat and filter. I have some water plants that float on the top and provides a layer of shelter so he can hide when need be. The plants are plastic since his tank is a bare bottom(easier maintenance). I use a Python siphon system for maintenance. I don't have a cover for the tank due to our humidity levels down here, it stays around 85-90 percent. It is always wet here, in central america. The ambient air temp is 70-75 degrees, water temp is 76 degress and basking temp is 90 degrees. I've had this turtle for a year now. He was the size of a quarter when I got him, maybe a month old. I have pics of the setup and turtle( Coca is his name), I will transfer to comp and load in a week or so. Thanks for reading.
