Turtle species

[Wiggles92]

Do musk turtle need a substrate? Also are they ok at room temperature? if its in the low 70's with a basking lamp. A out of state friend is setting up an enclosure and has been asking me questions.

A substrate is preferable as they like to root around in it. That temperature is a bit low with a basking lamp; it should be a bit higher than that.

Wow 40 bucks for sliders check turtleshack because it's $15 buy one get two free even though people say they are abused they commonly aren't they are just kept in small spaces with many turtles but the two male res I have are from turtle shack and the other one I got was a female and I gave It to someone

Hit up a reptile show and get six for that price.

 

[clemsonguy1125]

Would the river pebbles be ok, the ones from home depot, the size varies from 3/4-1 3/4 inches, would they be to big for it to eat by accident.

 

[Andrew1002]

Would the river pebbles be ok, the ones from home depot, the size varies from 3/4-1 3/4 inches, would they be to big for it to eat by accident.

For a musk I would pick up some pool filter sand from a pool supply store for around $4 for a 50 pound bag because musks love to play in sand so check for that or if you want pick up some play sand but that isn't reccomended as it mixes easily. But either way I would go with sand and right now I have a play sand tank and it looks really nice so if you want do that. If you go with rocks get the largest rocks you can because he will eat them


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[clemsonguy1125]

Im actually not keeping one, Im just helping a out of state friend so I cant actually help with the set up. I suggested that to him but he couldn't find any. As for play sand, I have tried that personally in the past, after two hours of washing, it still clouded the water.

 

[Vicious_Fish]

20 gallons is a bit small for musk turtles including Stinkpots. They are actually pretty active turtles and yes, they don't swim much but they really enjoy lots of floor space to explore. A 40 gallon breeder is a better choice.

 

[turtlelover10]

Agreed with Vicious_Fish 20 gallon is a bit small to house a musk turtle, however you can house a musk in it for awhile but eventually you should go with a 30+ gallon tank if you plan on having 1 turtle. I find that play sand is the best way to go even though it's a pain in the butt to clean but since they are bottom dwellers they love to dig in it so I would go with PLAY SAND (have to make sure its play sand other sand have chemicals that can harm your turtle). I highly recommend you stay away from pebbles because the musk can end up eating it and it wont be able to pass it through its digestive system and ultimately kill it.