Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:17 pm
Marineland Stealth Visi-Therm Submersible Aquarium Heater 250W (200W or 300W are OK too). It is completely submersible and not made of glass which your turtle could break. I bought one based on recommendations I found on other posts here and am quite happy with it.
Temperature can be within a wide range depending on the age of your turtle. Suggested range is 78-82F for hatchlings, 74-78F for adults.
Make sure you also have a good thermometer since you can't just rely on what you set the heater to. Ideally, having 2 different types is better and not expensive; a digital thermometer (about $10) and either a glass floating (about $3), or external stick-on (about $2).
Oh, and I would suggest that you don't buy anything (tanks, heaters, filters) labeled as 'for turtles' since they usually aren't adequate for the intended task and are typically more expensive, just because of the 'turtle' branding.
1 RES, Spike (In new home with 1xPleco, 1xRed Zebra Cichlid, 1xYellow Lab Cichlid)
2 Cats, Blossom & Panda
2 Tropical tanks (plecos, platies, tetras)
2 Handsome Blue Bettas, Blueberry & ?
1 Bright Red Betta, Strawberry
1 Feeder guppy breeding tank
