Urgent Care :: Turquoise fell

[jwinters]

It really depends on what's in the tank. Will you have one or two turtles in there? Make sure the filter is the right size. For a 40 gallon tank and a single turtle, you want a filter rated for 120 gallons or more. People usually go by the 3x (tank size) rule, but others like to do 5x. A filter is a good investment as it cuts down how often you need to do complete water changes. That tank is a lot better than what you have Turquoise in currently. If your mom is really worried about salmonella, then keep some germ-x or other antibacterial handy for whenever you handle the turtles and their accessories. I've been caring for my turtle since I was 7, so your age isn't an issue.

Edit: As for it being, "impossible" for you to clean the tank on your own, it really isn't. I used to use the bailing method for water changes. It's a lot of work, but it's possible. You might want to look into getting a python water changer. I've got the Aqueon version and the handy thing saves me so much time and effort. I don't have to move my tanks or many many containers of water any more thanks to it.

[slider_keeper]

Ok sorry back from school! Looks like slider_ keeper pretty much summed it up for me. Thanks bro!

I'm here to help, I'm just glad the turtles are gonna be taking care of;)

[Aqua&turquoise]

It really depends on what's in the tank. Will you have one or two turtles in there? Make sure the filter is the right size. For a 40 gallon tank and a single turtle, you want a filter rated for 120 gallons or more. People usually go by the 3x (tank size) rule, but others like to do 5x. A filter is a good investment as it cuts down how often you need to do complete water changes. That tank is a lot better than what you have Turquoise in currently. If your mom is really worried about salmonella, then keep some germ-x or other antibacterial handy for whenever you handle the turtles and their accessories. I've been caring for my turtle since I was 7, so your age isn't an issue.

Edit: As for it being, "impossible" for you to clean the tank on your own, it really isn't. I used to use the bailing method for water changes. It's a lot of work, but it's possible. You might want to look into getting a python water changer. I've got the Aqueon version and the handy thing saves me so much time and effort. I don't have to move my tanks or many many containers of water any more thanks to it.

I will have two turts

[Mo Milazzo]

So hows the tank setup going? Good I hope

[Aqua&turquoise]

Trying to find a place to put it

[Mo Milazzo]

Oh, do you have a sturdy dresser you can put it on? Where did you put it when it was filled with hermit crabs?

[Aqua&turquoise]

Im going to create a new page in indoor setups including pics.

[Aqua&turquoise]

Oh, do you have a sturdy dresser you can put it on? Where did you put it when it was filled with hermit crabs?

I put it where I now placed Maple Sugar's cage, so that's not an option.

[Mo Milazzo]

Oh ok glad to here it worked out!

[jwinters]

Since there will be two turtles in there, I think going by the 5x rule would be good. Do you know what kind of filter you want? I highly recommend a canister filter, but that is outside the tank and you also have to take the space you have available into consideration. Hagen/Fluval is my personal favorite brand of filter (<3 the FX5), but there are plenty of good filters out there.

[Mo Milazzo]

Hagen/Fluval is my personal favorite brand of filter (<3 the FX5)

Agreed! Fluval FTW!

[adbritta]

I love my FX5, too. I don't have to clean the tank that much anymore. I can go about a month to two months without having to clean out the filter. They're heavy, though, especially when you're trying to carry it full of water to dump the water out. They're about the size of a five gallon bucket, too. It's a great investment and I'm not trying to steer you away from it; I just didn't realize when I ordered mine exactly how big it was.