Best size for a tank

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What is the best size for a tank. Unfortunately I bought a 20 gallon and see now it’s too small for my new tort. I was going to upgrade 40 gallon about 4 feet.
 

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Fish tanks are actually not ideal.
They are all too small for anything but some hatchlings.
However, look for one that is not very tall. But wide and long.
You don't need much height. Just floor space.
I've seen some "reptile" tanks shaped more appropriately. You could also have a custom tank made. However these are expensive.
 

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Very simple to build your own. Just look online and you’ll see some easy to build tort enclosures. Good luck
 

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You could prob even find a free book shelf on craigslist and just lay it on its back and a few mods tadaaa lol
 

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What is the best size for a tank. Unfortunately I bought a 20 gallon and see now it’s too small for my new tort. I was going to upgrade 40 gallon about 4 feet.
What species and size tortoise?

I see a Russian tortoise in your avatar. If that is what we are talking about, there is no tank big enough. You'll need to build something larger.

Looks like the pet shop sold you the wrong substrate too.

Have a look at these:
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/
 

ClarenceTort

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What species and size tortoise?

I see a Russian tortoise in your avatar. If that is what we are talking about, there is no tank big enough. You'll need to build something larger.

Looks like the pet shop sold you the wrong substrate too.

Have a look at these:
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/

Thanks. I have new substrate tomorrow but definitely want a bigger habitat. Hopefully I can use the suggestions above. Thanks
 

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