So true but in the really big tank it will eventualy need, so many water changes wont be necessary(of corse if he has to means to, let him, the more water chenges the better)snakeguy101;3241023; said:not to be a downer to everyone but i had a softshell for a while and it got big and nasty. plan on 50% water changes every day when that guy gets any bigger. also, watch your fingers around them, they are tricky!