Habitat - Indoor :: Need helpppp

[Tenodera]

Hey Im going to be moving to an apartment this Sunday and I was wondering if Serra could live in her 10 gallon for another couple of months....She's 2 inches now.


Im still saving money to get her a bigger tank....

So could she stay in that ten gallon for another couple of months? or would it stunt her growth? I REALLLY don't want that to happen...

[xsavingsaturdayx]

Given a good diet and etc. It wont stunt her growth, but turtles grow pretty fast. How long are we talking we here? I'd give it like, 6 months until she gets around 3 inches, maybe more. You know..on the meanwhile you can always set up a rubbermaid for her, or maybe a stock tank as a permenant home, and you can save the money for something that you will realy need, like a surprise vet visit or a good filter, etc.

I'd say she'd be okay in that tank for a couple of months though. Just make sure the tank isnt too crowded with deco and other animals. How big of a tank are you planning on getting?

[Tenodera]

Yea if I can't find a big aquarium I'll look into a rubbermaid. The apartment's too tiny to fit a stock tank...LOL


Im looking for a 50 gallon...

[xsavingsaturdayx]

If anything check craigslist. Are you a long stretch away from gathering enough money? You can buy a 50 gallon rubbermaid...it aint that big, I have a 60 gallon and it fits perfect in my small apartment. The tub cost me 15$, but just make sure you find a way to support the sides, they crack overtime from all that water, which reminds me...I still have to find a way to support the sides of both my rubbermaids, oh lazy me. But personally a rubbermaid would be nicer, easier to clean and, it'll give serra more privacy and if it ever breaks it'll be easy and cheap to replace.

[adam85491]

I spent all my money on a 20 gallon long tank and soon an aquaclear 70...Glass tanks look nicer but my turtles will soon outgrow this so my next upgrade will probably be a 50 gallon rubbermaid because of their price...Can you get a clear one that big and do the heat from the lights melt the tub?

[xsavingsaturdayx]

Actually, no..the heat from the lamps dont melt the tub. On mine, they never have and I think they never will. Sterlite makes clear tubs, and they are stronger too. I have a 20 gallon one that barely bows out when filled all the way. I've never seen sterlite tubs bigger than 20 gallons though..and they arent even that clear, so it doesnt matter,

[marisa]

Serra could live in that 10-gallon another two months, but it will require more frequent cleaning than if Serra was in a larger tank (and of course Serra would be happier with more space). If you haven't, try to maximize swimming space in the tank with a basking area that doesn't take up space and fewer larger objects in the tank (if there are any) until you move and can get a bigger container.

[jenaero]

I had to keep my two in a 50gal until I moved the first time. They were both 4.5in by then and they were fine.

[Tenodera]

Thank you!!

She probably won't be stuck in there for more than 2 months.