Newbie, hello and requests

[McKillfist]

Hi, I'm Asia. I recently acquired four turtles. I'm not sure what kind they are (will post pictures on request) because I acquired them through a third party from someone who had to leave the country in a hurry and they had nowhere else to put them. (The guy who asked if I would take them suggested 'soup' as his alternative to me rehoming them.)

I was given a 50-60 gal tank, a bag of ambiguous brown pellets that look like dog food, a container of Healthy Herp box turtle food, two infrared 50watt/100watt heat lamps, one UV lamp, a humidifier, two water dishes with ramps, and four hide areas. Is this sufficient for three four-inch turtles and one two-inch turtle? I've been changing the water twice a day to try and keep it from becoming contaminated.

Any advice would be appreciated!

- Asia

 

[Jacqui]

Hi and welcome! Yes, of course we are wanting to see pictures!!

 

[tiff3grl]

Hello and welcome

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[abclements]

Hi Asia! That sounds like a good start... the water and food bowls should probably be replaced with terra cotta saucers (the ones that go under ceramic pots). What kind of turtles do you have? That will help big time with us being able to help you out!

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[Yvonne G]

Hi Asia, and welcome to the Forum!!

I was reading your introduction, and was all set to believe that you were given some water turtles until you said they also gave you a package of box turtle food. We're going to need to see pictures of your new turtles to be sure we're giving you the correct info.

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome

 

[Jlant85]

Pictures, since your new, a lot of people here can give you advise on how to properly care for them and be more on depths and details on the type and all that good stuff! Welcome to the forums! From my experience, there is no such thing as stupid questions just as long as it ends up as a way to better care for your new friend or new addition to your family. Don't be shy! Welcome welcome!

 

[Instinct]

Welcome Asia!

We'd love to see photos of your turtles. That way, the members here can identify them for you and can send you in the right direction in order to learn more about your shelled friends.

 

[Hybrid]

Hello Asia and welcome to the forum! ^^

 

[shanu303]

Hello Asia and Welcome to TFO!!

 

[kanalomele]

Welcome to TFO!