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is my tank too warm?
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Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:29 amby krysten
Simply put, i keep the temp at around 78 give or take....i cant seem to get the temp right on my heater since its a pretty cheap one, but they seem to like it a bit warmer...is this ok?
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Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:53 amby robind
Yep!
People will say that 80 is too hot, but I've found my turts are most active when the water is right around 78.
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Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:56 pmby Lantic
actually, If your turtle is a hatchling you would want it around 80 to boost the Immune system.. but if its around 4 inches then it would be better around 75-77F. If you have troubles cooling it then freeze a water bottle , and just let it sit in the tank.
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Wed Nov 12, 2008 5:03 pmby sanoske312
Lantic wrote:actually, If your turtle is a hatchling you would want it around 80 to boost the Immune system.. but if its around 4 inches then it would be better around 75-77F. If you have troubles cooling it then freeze a water bottle , and just let it sit in the tank.
personally i had this problem all summer with leo his water reached temps of high 80's the water bottle trick really does work but its only a temp solution best thing to do is get a larger tank smaller tanks heat up quicker