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Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:46 pm **Adopted 2 RES and they're BIG**

Hello from Alaska!
I adopted 2 RES that were at our local animal shelter. I think they are both boys and they are about 8" each. I know nothing about keeping turtles, but this site has been a great source of info.

Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:48 pm

Welcome to the site!! Hope you provide a great home for your res..

Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:52 pm

Welcome cristancanoe

Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:53 pm

welcome, hope u r treating ur turtles well, remember u need a minimum 160 gallon tank for ur turtles

Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:22 pm

Here are a couple of pics.
I am in the process of getting a larger setup for them. they came in a 30gal tank

1/3 of which was full of rocks to make a basking area. I constructed a makeshift spot above the tank so that I could maximize their swimming area.

Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:23 pm

may not be the best but it makes me happy u are doing the best you can

Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:29 pm

rsour24 wrote:may not be the best but it makes me happy u are doing the best you can

Thanks! Its hard to get stuff here in Alaska. I am heading to town next week and will pick up some more supplies. The shelter was doing the best they could, but they have limited resources. I have a lead on a 240 gal tank, I hope I can use it so these guys can finally get some swimming room!

Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:33 pm

i hope so too! let us know

Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:14 pm

COngratulations on your big adoption, that setup is small but im glad to see that your making improvements, keep us posted!

Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:20 pm

wow they would love a 240 gal tank. They are lucky to crossed paths with you. Good luck.

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