Can a red eared slider live in a 55 gallon tank for life????

[Sylvias]

The common size for male sliders is around 8 inches. Females can reach between 8-10 inches, and the RECORD size for a slider is just under 11.5 inches. Do not come in here throwing around absolute false information.

As for everyone else, back off the guy. He clearly has it housed poorly now, but he's taking steps to fix the problem.

That being said, a 75g is what's commonly recommended for a male RES, at 90 for a female. These are adequate for the turtle in question, depending on gender. Don't forget that without proper filtration, a tank this size just makes your job harder. So start thinking about a good size canister filter.

Josh H

You must be talking length because that is a tiny size for an adult red ear slider.....

 

[Creek_stomper]

You must be talking length because that is a tiny size for an adult red ear slider.....

What the... how else do you measure turtles other than Straight Carapace Length? This is the only commonly accepted way to measure them. This is how they are measured by biologists, zoologists, and hobbyists for decades. How are you measuring that come to 18 inches on a slider? Circumference?

Josh H

 

[rustyspurs]

You guys are a bunch of bullying twats, the young guy is doing his best with a situation that he cant totally control,
he obviously lives with his parents and cant just buy the tank size he needs so lay off him.

Judging by some of the 'advice' you have all been giving him, you know s**t about turtle care.

Oscaroo dont pay any attention to the guys giving you grief here, google 'Austins turtle page' which is a proper turtle forum where people will give you decent advice without the abuse.
You do need a bigger tank so show your dad the advice/ caresheet for red eared sliders from austins page and he will hopefully get the tank you need.

ive kept ybs turtles (which are a similar turt to yours) with a diy above tank basking area so if you need any advice send me a pm,
cheers

 

[obsoleteturtle]

You don't have to. You could put your turtle in a shoe box and fill it with nails if you want to. But you SHOULD give your turtle as much swimming room as you possibly can.

Josh H

lol good one

 

[oscaroo]

He wants a tank he can keep it in for life, so the age and size is mostly irrelevant. A 90G should be the minimum for 1 adult.

i would get a 90 but i doubt my parents are willing to get a 90.

 

[oscaroo]

You guys are a bunch of bullying twats, the young guy is doing his best with a situation that he cant totally control,
he obviously lives with his parents and cant just buy the tank size he needs so lay off him.

Judging by some of the 'advice' you have all been giving him, you know s**t about turtle care.

Oscaroo dont pay any attention to the guys giving you grief here, google 'Austins turtle page' which is a proper turtle forum where people will give you decent advice without the abuse.
You do need a bigger tank so show your dad the advice/ caresheet for red eared sliders from austins page and he will hopefully get the tank you need.

ive kept ybs turtles (which are a similar turt to yours) with a diy above tank basking area so if you need any advice send me a pm,
cheers

thanks. When i get better with my sister turtle maybe I can give advice. but Know i am not qualified to. But i never flame people. i just talk to them nicely. i am okay with fish. that turtle would be dead by know if i did not clean it's tank as much as I do. Thanks.

 

[Wiggles92]

You guys are a bunch of bullying twats, the young guy is doing his best with a situation that he cant totally control,
he obviously lives with his parents and cant just buy the tank size he needs so lay off him.

Judging by some of the 'advice' you have all been giving him, you know s**t about turtle care.

Oscaroo dont pay any attention to the guys giving you grief here, google 'Austins turtle page' which is a proper turtle forum where people will give you decent advice without the abuse.
You do need a bigger tank so show your dad the advice/ caresheet for red eared sliders from austins page and he will hopefully get the tank you need.

ive kept ybs turtles (which are a similar turt to yours) with a diy above tank basking area so if you need any advice send me a pm,
cheers

I posted a link to that page for him a few posts ago. It's a pretty good resource for caring for turtles.

 

[oscaroo]

I posted a link to that page for him a few posts ago. It's a pretty good resource for caring for turtles.

i read part of it. very good. thanks

 

[rustyspurs]

I posted a link to that page for him a few posts ago. It's a pretty good resource for caring for turtles.

hi
sorry i never checked that link as i was pretty steamed at the flaming the kid was getting
It is a good resource, it saved me from a few costly mistakes when i first set up,
cheers

 

[Creek_stomper]

We're working on updating the caresheets at ATP now, so soon we'll have an even better caresheet for your RES.

Josh H