What is the perfect tank for my turtles?

[Red Devil]

just want some ideas on the best set up for my two babies in the near future.. what is ideal for them.. should i add plants . foods?? .what size tank should i start off with and what size tank should i max out with.. how deep should the water be and what temperture> anything you can help me with will be great..doing it right hopefully the first time... for my painted babies!!Here is their picture..

 

[snakeheader]

Petco,go there they sell actuall turltle tanks that have the side filter and they have a log looking thing in the back ground that the turtles can get up on so to get out of the water,they are actually really nice,i had one when i had my turtle,i think i had the 20,they look awsome and turtles love them,if you dont want to go that way then ,id start out with at least a 20 long,add some real plants and of course a nice place for them to get up out of the water on,for now you can give them crickets,small feeders,turtle pellets ect.ect.,the min tank size when their bigger would be like a 220,something long and semi wide,really you can make the water as deep as u desire,temps around 70-80 for water

 

[ceeej31]

a 75 that is lightly planted with plastic plants should be fine

 

[Red Devil]

Petco,go there they sell actuall turltle tanks that have the side filter and they have a log looking thing in the back ground that the turtles can get up on so to get out of the water,they are actually really nice,i had one when i had my turtle,i think i had the 20,they look awsome and turtles love them,if you dont want to go that way then ,id start out with at least a 20 long,add some real plants and of course a nice place for them to get up out of the water on,for now you can give them crickets,small feeders,turtle pellets ect.ect.,the min tank size when their bigger would be like a 220,something long and semi wide,really you can make the water as deep as u desire,temps around 70-80 for water

great info.. thanks ..how big are they when full grown ...how long does it take for them to be adult size approx? Are you talking 220gal tank needed??

 

[Red Devil]

a 75 that is lightly planted with plastic plants should be fine

Is that for life of two painted turtles?

 

[53special]

You have to have a basking area, with a UV A/B bulb. You also need alot of filtration, at least twice that recommended for fish, but the current can't be to strong. I have a submursable filter for a 50 gallon tank, and another for a 10 gallon, with about 20 gallons of water. I have the spray bar turned up, to stir up the water, and to lessen the current. If you can find a 55 to start, that would be great. Remember, turtles are dirtier than fish, and you will have to do frequent water changes. I also keep plants in mine, for him to munch on, and play in.

 

[Red Devil]

You have to have a basking area, with a UV A/B bulb. You also need alot of filtration, at least twice that recommended for fish, but the current can't be to strong. I have a submursable filter for a 50 gallon tank, and another for a 10 gallon, with about 20 gallons of water. I have the spray bar turned up, to stir up the water, and to lessen the current. If you can find a 55 to start, that would be great. Remember, turtles are dirtier than fish, and you will have to do frequent water changes. I also keep plants in mine, for him to munch on, and play in.

Thank you...could i see some pictures of yours??? thats great ..i have just about everything i need already.. i am not setting it up for them yet though.. they are still tiny and i like hanging out with them all day long and bringing them outside with me etc.. after i get them settled in the tank they will be in the fish room.. downstairs.. look how cute they are! Also can they have any compatable tank mate..any suggestions?

 

[53special]

I am still working on it, I will be getting a backround, more filtration, so I can fill it up more, and a floating basking area. I had sand in it, then found out sand can be deadly. It is not recommended to keep fish with turtles, that being said, I am using the turtle tank to grow out a Chinese algae eater, and it is currently the home of 2 Spotted Raphaels.

 

[snakeheader]

wow thats a great looking tank,love it,the biggest painted ive seen was 12 inches across,and yes u def need way more filtration then fish,turtles are pretty messy

 

[Red Devil]

very nice set up for your beautiful turtle... he looks very well kept and happy,what kind is he? I like that you can add something to the tank,raphael sounds good and so does chinese algae eater,.. thank you for sharing pics and info,,appreciate it very much!