My red eared slider - Seeking husbandry advice. - Page 2

infernalis · 04-12-11, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TeaNinja

and for future referance, theres no need to make multiple posts about the same relative thing

I just combined it all together to make it easier. Good call Zak.

buttertart88 · 04-12-11, 01:50 PM

oh ya 110% i do i dont want him to die or have to go to an adoption place cuz i couldnt take care of him i want him to have the best life possible for him the pet store had like 4 other turles if i could have i woud have taken all 4 of them but dont have the $ or space for that yet lol and they would just get more poor things

i deff want the best for him thats why i am upgrading to the 30 gal tank and getting the turtle dock so he can have more water and more space you have been a great help tyvm

Lankyrob · 04-12-11, 03:57 PM

I can promise you that if you listen and take the advice offered on here then you will always be given lots of help. The only time we have problems is with people that ask for advice and then spend all their time arguing with the responses they get.

As wayne said you have the best interests of the animal at heart so keep up the good work.

My ONLY criticism of you so far is that we have no pictures to look at!!!

stephanbakir · 04-12-11, 04:43 PM

We used to find food that was healthy for the turtle and kept him active trying to chase it down, its rare you see a turtle really book it but they swim fast as hell when motivated.

buttertart88 · 04-12-11, 05:50 PM

ya i am loving the advice given here as a new owner again any and all advice to help me calm down and stop worrying is awesome i currently only have my blackberry cell as a cam

but will try to get some good picks with it and get them up and as for moving fast when i start playing with toothless he books it as fast as those short lil legs will move him lol it is awesome to watch ty again guys it is good to be back on sSnakeSs again

buttertart88 · 04-13-11, 01:38 PM

woke up this mornign to find that toothless was using the basking area i turned the light on at 7am to help with the night and day cycle and my cat decided that toothless looked very intriging and heard a little sploosh i was so happy to hear that evvn if he did only use it for like 5mins b4 my cat decided to try and get him lol but yes very happy and felt i should share

infernalis · 04-13-11, 03:48 PM

Keep on caring and you two are going to have a great relationship.

buttertart88 · 04-13-11, 08:40 PM

he has eaten as well 6 pellets total for the day woot woot so happy ty everybody for your advice pics to come soon hopefully am hoping to get my new set up going for pics

mistersprinkles · 04-17-11, 09:02 PM

There are three things you need to do-

First one is learn about the nitrogen cycle and how aquarium filtration works because you will want to establish a biological filter to keep the water safe and clean naturally. This will eliminate all smell, as well as toxic ammonia from the turtles drinking water. Also, you can just change 30-40% of the water every 3-7 days (as the turtle grows it will cause more waste) this way.

You will need a proper quality aquarium filter. For a larger turtle like you have once you have it in its adult tank it will need a large canister filter. For now you can use an internal like a tetra 30i. You also need an aquarium heater. Get a titanium one. The turtle may break glass. YOu also need UV light. Ideally, you want something like a mercury vapor bulb. It's UVB/UVA as well as heat. That's everything you need. And water conditioner. (Seachem Prime is best).

So what you're going to want to do is go to an aquarium store, buy something called cycle, or Bio Spira, or Stress Zyme, they're all similar, and follow the instructions on the bottle for your turtle tank. You should also buy a good filter and heater and other equipment. The turtle needs properly filtered water, the ability to change its temperature, and UV light to be happy. Also, they can get a foot and larger. You will need either an indoor pond (ideal). Doesn't need to be more than 10" deep or so. OR, a large aquarium at least five feet by 2 feet, ideally. They really get big. There are smaller turtles that stay five or six inches but this is not one of them.

If you don't follow proper filtration the turtle will not live as long and if you don't provide UV it will not grow large and it's shell will develop a sort of pyramid malformity and the turtle will not be healthy.

YouTube - Pet Turtle Care : Mini Pet Turtles

YouTube - Pet Turtle Care : How to Take Care of Turtles