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Adopted 2 RES and they're BIG
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Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:46 pmby cristancanoe
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 pmby freshprince2146
Welcome to the site!! Hope you provide a great home for your res..
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Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:52 pmby worldpeace
Welcome cristancanoe
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Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:53 pmby rsour24
welcome, hope u r treating ur turtles well, remember u need a minimum 160 gallon tank for ur turtles
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Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:22 pmby cristancanoe
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 pmby rsour24
may not be the best but it makes me happy u are doing the best you can
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Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:29 pmby cristancanoe
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!
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Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:33 pmby rsour24
i hope so too! let us know
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Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:14 pmby Moose
COngratulations on your big adoption, that setup is small but im glad to see that your making improvements, keep us posted!
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Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:20 pmby bradmeisel
wow they would love a 240 gal tank. They are lucky to crossed paths with you. Good luck.