Recommended red eared slider habitat

werf99

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I have 3 red eared sliders and not sure if my tank layout is suitable for them. Help pls!IMG_20180919_172049.jpegIMG_20180919_172047.jpeg
 

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Hello. That tank is way too small. I can’t get your picture to enlarge, but are they all different ages and sizes? How long have you had your sliders? They get rather large, and are quite messy. It will be difficult to acquire a large enough tank to house 3 adult sliders. Do you have a plan for when they get older? Perhaps an outdoor pond?
 

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I agree your setup is WAY to small. I don't see anywhere they can get out of the water and completely dry themselves off. Also I don't see a UVB lamp.
 

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Can I use natural sunlight instead?
Yes natural sunlight is better IMO if you can get em several hours of sun a week. Use caution though if you place that enclosure out in the sun that it doesn't heat up and get to hot.
 

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Yes natural sunlight is better IMO if you can get em several hours of sun a week. Use caution though if you place that enclosure out in the sun that it doesn't heat up and get to hot.
Thanks for the tip.
Also for the tank what would be the recommended size.
 
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