P Penelope Feeder Fish MFK Member Oct 15, 2009 21 0 0 New Hampshire Oct 17, 2009 #1 Just looking for a little clarification on temp for water in a RES tank. I have read so many different things that I'm confused. I currently have mine at about 84 degrees. Is this too hot...I really don't want turtle soup!!
Just looking for a little clarification on temp for water in a RES tank. I have read so many different things that I'm confused. I currently have mine at about 84 degrees. Is this too hot...I really don't want turtle soup!!
Vicious_Fish Here fishy fishy fishy... MFK Member Mar 9, 2007 9,388 44 75 45 South Central... Oct 18, 2009 #2 How old is the RES? If it's a hatchling I'd keep it around 80 and if it's an adult the low to mid 70's is fine. http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/caresheet-red_ear_slider.htm
How old is the RES? If it's a hatchling I'd keep it around 80 and if it's an adult the low to mid 70's is fine. http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/caresheet-red_ear_slider.htm
P Penelope Feeder Fish MFK Member Oct 15, 2009 21 0 0 New Hampshire Oct 18, 2009 #3 Not sure of age, but about four to five inches in length.
Vicious_Fish Here fishy fishy fishy... MFK Member Mar 9, 2007 9,388 44 75 45 South Central... Oct 18, 2009 #4 A temperature in the mid 70's should be fine for it.