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    help with aquarium setup

    I am looking into changing my 90 gallon saltwater tank into a turtle tank. Thought I'd ask the experts for some advice. I currently am using a sump/refugium as a filter. I have a HOB overflow that carries the water from the tank and down into the sump/refugium where the skimmer skims and then...
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    Anyone in Phoenix?

    And the third is a yellow oleander... all parts are poisonous. I have lots of those :0(
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    Anyone in Phoenix?

    Just found out that one of them is Lantana... extremely toxic. The other is Yellow Bells... I was told this one is fine??? And the third I will have to wait for it to bloom to figure out what it is.[hr] I forgot.... how is the Bougainvillea?? I do have some of those on the other side of the...
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    Anyone in Phoenix?

    Do you have pics of his outdoor area that you could share? I have plants in the area that I am considering but I don't know what they are. Is there a website that anyone knows of that I.D.'s plants? I would hate to have to pull them if they are safe.[hr] Just found out one of them is...
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    Anyone in Phoenix?

    Is there such a thing as too hot for a desert tortoise? Do you have a heater for the winter?
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    Anyone in Phoenix?

    :0) I like to have someone near. For all the Phoenix people... are you keeping your sully's indoors or out doors? Do any of you have babies? I am trying to determine if I should build an enclosed pen outside or a indoor tort table first. I would like to be able to take advantage of our...
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    Anyone in Phoenix?

    I think all the animal lovers (besides me) are on the east side. I belong to a couple of saltwater reef forums and everyone on there seems to be on the east side as well. :0(
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    Anyone in Phoenix?

    Great!! I'm in Northwest Phoenix 51st Ave and Happy Valley. Where are you in the valley?
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    Anyone in Phoenix?

    Is there anyone that lives out here in Phoenix? -Mischelle
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    With so many new Sulcata babies

    Someone's got to take the babies. As a new baby sulcata owner, I know how big they get and I also know that they are a lifetime commitment. I will do everything in my power to make a great home for our little "Squirt". I got into a Saltwater tank not knowing much of anything and have done...
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    new to sulcata raising

    I went to the petco to get the cypress but they only had one bag. I bought it and also Eco Earth coconut fiber stuff. I have them both mixed... is that okay?? I have stopped using the under tank heater, have been soaking him once a day, and feeding him spring mix, and have bought lots of...
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    new to sulcata raising

    Thanks for the info. Great plant list. I am planning on changing the light completely with the build of the tort table. I do take him out side everyday to get some natural sunlight. I feel like a bad Mom at the moment so I will wait on pics of the enclosure. I'll post a pic of his current...
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    new to sulcata raising

    Thanks!! I'm happy to be here :0)
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    new to sulcata raising

    Where do I get the cypress mulch and what brand? Do I use 100% cypress mulch as substrate? Do I have to spray it with water periodically? Sorry... I'm completely clueless.
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    Hot summer day... watermelon... and Bob

    That is too cute... thanks for sharing :0)
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