Habitat - Indoor :: UVA Lamps and Heaters

[jasmiester]

I went to the pet store today, to check out some UVA Lamps and heaters, but the petstore guy told me, all that I really need, is a basking platform, filter and the UVA lamp isn't really needed...He said a incandescent bulb should do fine and that I wont need a heater because my turtles have survived 10 years without a heater and have probably adapted. The temperature around my is house is 23 degrees - 24 degrees most of the time. Is it right? Should I just use a incandescent bulb? One more question, has anyone ever caught their RES eating the minnow's fish food?

[confrontinglife]

You can use an incandescent light bulb for basking heat and UVA, but you will also absolutely need a UVB bulb. You should also have a water heater, and yes many have had their turts eat fish food.

[jasmiester]

does this mean i should take my turtles out while I feed my minnows? or does that not really matter ..

[turboturtle8]

It doesn't really matter some people do feed their turtles in separte containers to keep their tank cleaner

[marisa]

At some point, your minnows will most likely become a snack for your turtles if you keep them together. Turtles will eat just about anything that's edible.

[Stalfos]

I have to feed my rosy reds when my turtle is asleep, otherwise the fish won't get a bite.