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im a new RES owner.
Posted:
Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:56 amby lovingma09
i saved a res from being dumped in the lake. he was given to me in a 10 gallon tank with only gravel. he is maybe 5 or 6 inches long. what is there to know about him?
Posted:
Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:03 pmby emma
You need 10 gallons of water for every inch on him.
So you will need a minimum of a 60 gallon tank right now. Filter, heater, and everything else. Take a look at the main website for all the tank and health care needs.
Welcome to the forum.
Posted:
Sun Sep 20, 2009 3:24 pmby rsour24
welcome
Posted:
Sun Sep 20, 2009 3:53 pmby Yashm_Zeytoon
Welcome, you can find good information on the website.
Posted:
Sun Sep 20, 2009 6:30 pmby worldpeace
Welcome. Please get rid of the gravel. It's dangerous for the turtle because he can swallow it and it can cause serious damage.
Posted:
Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:08 amby lovingma09
worldpeace wrote:Welcome. Please get rid of the gravel. It's dangerous for the turtle because he can swallow it and it can cause serious damage.
thank you yall for welcoming me. i got rid of gravel. for him to be basking, does he have to be completely out of water?
Posted:
Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:10 pmby wiccabrat
Yep completely dry. Kiddie pools work great if you're in a pinch for space (I know a big tank can be expensive) and they're under $10 usually. Just an option. And a heat light and basking spot are first on the list so he can bask and dry out, then a filter, uvb light, and water heater.