| One of the first things to consider when turtle | | | | No. Sunlight is great for basking, which turtles need to |
| keeping is what kind and size of aquarium to get. | | | | do to control their body temperature, but usually |
| Aquariums are a beautiful piece of decor for a house, | | | | sunlight is not ideal for getting the UVB light that |
| office, hotel, or restaurant. Having had multiple | | | | turtles need. This is because the glass of the |
| aquariums, I know the joy of creating and maintaining | | | | aquarium blocks the most important wavelengths of |
| little worlds for pets that provide unique insight into | | | | light. If desired, sunlight can be completely avoided by |
| nature and existence. Turtles are probably the most | | | | using UVB bulbs, as well as a regular incandescent |
| mysterious and ancient animals that can be kept in | | | | bulb for basking. This way your aquarium will not |
| aquariums. Turtles are very different from fish, and | | | | need to be by a window. |
| even from other reptiles like snakes or lizards. Turtle | | | | Why does the tank get so dirty? |
| keeping is a unique experience among pet | | | | The first thing you'll learn in turtle keeping is that |
| enthusiasts. A beautiful turtle aquarium is impressive | | | | turtles are messy eaters! Try feeding the turtle in a |
| and educational for guests and children. | | | | separate feeding hub, this will greatly reduce the rate |
| But we all know what a dirty and poorly kept | | | | at which your main tank gets dirty. |
| aquarium looks like too... | | | | How much should be water and how much should be |
| The most important thing to consider when starting | | | | land in my aquarium? |
| out turtle keeping is the aquarium. Here are some | | | | This is a great question. With most popular aquatic |
| FAQ about turtle aquariums: | | | | turtles like Red-Eared Sliders, it's more important to |
| How big should a turtle aquarium be? | | | | have adequate swimming space. The turtle MUST be |
| The absolute minimum size for a turtle aquarium is 50 | | | | able to swim and turn around while fully submerged. |
| gallons. Some would say that this is still too small. You | | | | Land areas are used for basking and are necessary, |
| have to make sure you have enough room in your | | | | but do not need to be huge, as the turtle will spend |
| house to accommodate this size of aquarium. | | | | a lot of time in the water. |
| Another rule of thumb is 10 gallons per 1 inch of shell | | | | These are all important things to consider when |
| at adulthood. | | | | setting up your first aquarium. To get more detailed |
| Do I need a filter to keep a turtle? | | | | answers and information proper turtle care, it is |
| Yes. You either need a filter meant for turtles, or a | | | | strongly recommended that you purchase a guide |
| fish aquarium filter that is designed for double the | | | | book. You need to learn the necessary steps to |
| gallon load. Ie: a fish filter meant for 100 gallons is | | | | properly set up a turtle aquarium, as well as all the |
| good for a 50 gallon turtle tank. | | | | other elements of keeping your turtle happy and |
| Does the aquarium need to get good sunlight? | | | | healthy. Good luck, and happy turtle keeping! |