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We'd kind of like to get another turtle to go with Holly, our red eared slider. It was recommended to me that I get another slider, but I most definitely do not want to do that. Holly is big...8.5" and almost 2lbs. I really don't think cramming another turtle that has the potential of growing that big as well is a good idea.
My hubby and I have been browsing turtles for days now and I've fallen in love with the idea of a little stink pot. From what I've read they can be very good "community" turtles and will get along well with an adult RES. It will also be a turtle that stays small and a non-basking turtle, so I think they could both share the aquarium without threatening each others space.
Here's my question...is a 55 gallon entirely too large for a juvenile stink pot? I've read that adults do just fine, but I'm worried about a smaller guy. He'll be a 10 gallon when we first get him, how big does he need to be before moving into the 55? I have some artificial plants and driftwood for climbing as well as a large basking area (above the tank...covers half of it). I also have this goofy shelf thing in the bottom that Holly likes to sleep in that can be used for climbing.
Thanks in advance for any replies! They are truly appreciated!
My hubby and I have been browsing turtles for days now and I've fallen in love with the idea of a little stink pot. From what I've read they can be very good "community" turtles and will get along well with an adult RES. It will also be a turtle that stays small and a non-basking turtle, so I think they could both share the aquarium without threatening each others space.
Here's my question...is a 55 gallon entirely too large for a juvenile stink pot? I've read that adults do just fine, but I'm worried about a smaller guy. He'll be a 10 gallon when we first get him, how big does he need to be before moving into the 55? I have some artificial plants and driftwood for climbing as well as a large basking area (above the tank...covers half of it). I also have this goofy shelf thing in the bottom that Holly likes to sleep in that can be used for climbing.
Thanks in advance for any replies! They are truly appreciated!