Number1Platypus
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Haha okay no problem!
Gotcha. They are now in a 55 gallon aquarium, though a larger stock tank would really be nice! I'll do my best for them as I am able to...Glad you've figured out the feeding. Next you'll have to improve the tank. They are swimmers, not paddlers or soakers, and need deeper water and much more space. They also require heavy filtration, so a filter rated for two or three times the water volume works well.
Suitable glass tanks are expensive. You can use a stock tank instead and get more space for much less money. Some people make their own filters.
These guys live in ponds. They aren't like box turtles. In my experience, aquatic turtles are rather shy and not particularly friendly, even though they come over to be fed.
I'll have to see how I can make things turn out. I would have to put a stock tank out back of my place, because I live in a trailer. Because it's so cold right now, I think they'll be happy just to be warm in their 55 gallon aquarium!My dad built a turtle for my turtle. Once he was out of his tank and living in this he was so happy!! You could just tell. And yeah most turtles aren't too friendly but after my guy turned 5 he stopped biting people and started being wicked friendly and loves people and always wants me or my dad to hold him and he even takes naps on my dad sometimes lol so you could possibly have a nice friendly turtle too! And filters are very important. I've gone through so many you're better off spending a little more for a better one than less for one you think will be okay and then it's not and you have to buy another!
I got a good laugh out of your first try, dear!Lol my dad built a indoor pond for my turtle*
Pretty turtle, and what a pond!My dad built a turtle for my turtle. Once he was out of his tank and living in this he was so happy!! You could just tell. And yeah most turtles aren't too friendly but after my guy turned 5 he stopped biting people and started being wicked friendly and loves people and always wants me or my dad to hold him and he even takes naps on my dad sometimes lol so you could possibly have a nice friendly turtle too! And filters are very important. I've gone through so many you're better off spending a little more for a better one than less for one you think will be okay and then it's not and you have to buy another!
Yes I'd let them stay inside too! It's so cold out I don't even like going out hahahI'll have to see how I can make things turn out. I would have to put a stock tank out back of my place, because I live in a trailer. Because it's so cold right now, I think they'll be happy just to be warm in their 55 gallon aquarium!
I sure hope it warms up soon, don't you? For the turtle's sake, and ours, as well!Yes I'd let them stay inside too! It's so cold out I don't even like going out hahah
Yeah I hope so! Although it just started getting cold so I'm sure it won't xD hahaI sure hope it warms up soon, don't you? For the turtle's sake, and ours, as well!
Let's keep talking a lot- maybe our hot breath will make it warmer! Heehee!Yeah I hope so! Although it just started getting cold so I'm sure it won't xD haha
Hahaha yes! It deff willLet's keep talking a lot- maybe our hot breath will make it warmer! Heehee!
Hehehehehe! Seemed to help some down here in KY, anyway!Hahaha yes! It deff will
Haha its a bit warmer here today in MA but it's gunna snow Wednesday!Hehehehehe! Seemed to help some down here in KY, anyway!
It's been a while since I've been on TF, and apologize for it!Haha its a bit warmer here today in MA but it's gunna snow Wednesday!
That's okay we all get busy! And that's goodIt's been a while since I've been on TF, and apologize for it!
My turtles seem to be in good shape, though since I've had to move their tank, their habits have changed. I'll keep track of 'em! ;-)