Habitat - Indoor :: Is this tank ok?

[trebzet]

Hi is a 6 gallon tank ok for 2 res hatchling? my res are only 1.5 inch long and i put them on a 20x12x6 tank with 4 inch water is it ok or i need more water? or upgrade to a wider tank?

[adam85491]

For a hatchling, it'll be ok. But you will quickly need a much larger tank, and make sure there is no gravel. Also be sure to have a heat and UVB bulb and a basking area where they can dry off completely. I would post a picture if possible and you should read up on the info on the main site.

[blackforces get you]

it needs a upgrade. the minimum is 20 gallons. and the water needs to be higher too or they can get sluggish. its good to fill it to the top but not too high because they can escape and get out

[trebzet]

For a hatchling, it'll be ok. But you will quickly need a much larger tank, and make sure there is no gravel. Also be sure to have a heat and UVB bulb and a basking area where they can dry off completely. I would post a picture if possible and you should read up on the info on the main site.

thanks yes i have no gravel and i have a heat lamp but i dont have uvb i just take them outside everyday local pets stores dont have uvb light they dont also have a turtle dock but i made a basking area for them

[blackforces get you]

trezbet- oooh i wonder what the basking spot looks like. do you think its possible for you to order a basking light? but if its comfortable for you to take them outside everyday its still pretty good. but keep a close eye on them they could get lost easily because their small

[trebzet]

trezbet- oooh i wonder what the basking spot looks like. do you think its possible for you to order a basking light? but if its comfortable for you to take them outside everyday its still pretty good. but keep a close eye on them they could get lost easily because their small

Ill post some pictures wait

[trebzet]

made out of used tiles and stones

[blackforces get you]

thats pretty creative! i like it. but um i think you need more water in there. is it possible for you to get a bigger tank too?

[trebzet]

yes but takes 3 to 4 months to save my money cuz im just a student

[papoopeepoo]

yes but takes 3 to 4 months to save my money cuz im just a student

that's fine. I'm a student too! Just save for as long as you can and get the largest tank you can possibly afford. The bigger, the better.

[adam85491]

I thought all tanks were way too expensive, especially at the big chains around here....but I went to a local store and a 75 gallon tank was only 100 bucks and it was 200 for a 90 that was on sale at petco....even better was the stand was on sale for 42 bucks. I'll be saving for next summer to hopefully get a 90 since I work and am in college.

[theartbook35]

When I first got two turtles, who were smaller than yours, I had them in one of those little carriers. Then, a few days later, I got whatever cash I had, and bought a 10 gallon, with a substrate and a big rock for a ramp and a small tunnel for privacy. I couldn't afford plants so the tunnel had to do until I could upgrade better.

Just for the record, it took me about several months to save up some money to get more stuff. That time of year was awful, so many lousy paychecks because of the holidays. In any case, my turtles did fine for that amount of time. No health problems.

If you are really worried about tank temperatures, and them getting proper UV rays, you can use a regular house bulb for heat, preferably 75 watts. (No curly bulbs, just a regular round bulb). For UV, you can bring them outside in an open box or container with no water. If you are using a box, you can just push down one of the flaps for shade, so they can get out of the sun when they want to. They can stay out of water for days at a time, so a couple of hours of UV will be fine. Make sure you supervise them at all times.

You can start with a 20 gallon tank for now, until you get the money to upgrade. www.glasscages.com sells tanks really cheap, but their shipping methods are limited and a little confusing. (Someone from the site got a huge attitude with me for asking shipping questions, so, be on guard for that). www.lllreptile.com sells one type of turtle tank, approximately 20 gallons, and I can't remember the price exactly. You can get an acrylic tank, rather than a glass tank, since acrylic is cheaper.

[trebzet]

When I first got two turtles, who were smaller than yours, I had them in one of those little carriers. Then, a few days later, I got whatever cash I had, and bought a 10 gallon, with a substrate and a big rock for a ramp and a small tunnel for privacy. I couldn't afford plants so the tunnel had to do until I could upgrade better.

Just for the record, it took me about several months to save up some money to get more stuff. That time of year was awful, so many lousy paychecks because of the holidays. In any case, my turtles did fine for that amount of time. No health problems.

If you are really worried about tank temperatures, and them getting proper UV rays, you can use a regular house bulb for heat, preferably 75 watts. (No curly bulbs, just a regular round bulb). For UV, you can bring them outside in an open box or container with no water. If you are using a box, you can just push down one of the flaps for shade, so they can get out of the sun when they want to. They can stay out of water for days at a time, so a couple of hours of UV will be fine. Make sure you supervise them at all times.

You can start with a 20 gallon tank for now, until you get the money to upgrade. www.glasscages.com sells tanks really cheap, but their shipping methods are limited and a little confusing. (Someone from the site got a huge attitude with me for asking shipping questions, so, be on guard for that). www.lllreptile.com sells one type of turtle tank, approximately 20 gallons, and I can't remember the price exactly. You can get an acrylic tank, rather than a glass tank, since acrylic is cheaper.

im not buying aquarium online i have a neighbor who works on a glass business he made this 6 gallon tank for my father last 5 years and now my turtles world. maybe i can afford a 50g tank on that long period of time. i like custom made than ready made cuz its 10- 20% cheaper cuz here in the philippines a 15g tank ready made cost 1,500 pesos custom made only cost 900-1,000 pesos

[theartbook35]

Go for the custom made.

[trebzet]

how long can i use a 50g tank?