I have a 55G long tank and purchased the large. My turtle (a YBS) is about 3 inches long. Could he possibly get lodged along the sides and drown?
998847
The space between the ramp and back wall of our tank is about 5". We have ours butted up against the back of our tank. You could easily shift it out an inch and give yourself a very wide 6" margin for it to swim past.
998848
Really doubt it. but just put it next to a wall if you're worried about it and he'll be fine :)
1687607
This tank is tall rather then long. For a turtle I would suggest a long tank instead of tall. I also dont think this tank would be big enough for a turtle especially after the turtle has grown. My turtle is in a 150 gallon tank. I upgraded from a 50 gallon because he didnt have a lot of room to turn around in it.
1647012
Yes is normal for the water to go in side the grey portion and the top of the turtle. If there's a lot of water going inside, then checked to be sure that the 2 small grey hoses inside the turtle are though the holes in the back.To avoid the hose coiling up you have to extended the hose from one end of the pool to the other then connect. Hopefully I answer your questions.
917832
Sorry - cannot help you as we have a turtle about the same size but we have him in a 100 gallon tank so there is 20 inches of clearance from the diving board to the bottom of the tank which is lots.
2022024
It won't hurt but its not necessary. The large size is meant for a 110 gallon tank or larger! I use a small one in my 60 gallon tank and it works great.
448596
No, it's too big for a 10 gallon tank. You have to upgrade to at least a 20 gallon tank. But it's worth it. My turtle loves his new habitat.
1974125
Yes , I have one in three inches of river rock so my four year old turtle "Minnie" will not get to it. Although she still digs it up now and then. Turtles , what can you say! Don't know your set up , just make sure it's covered by water under those rocks.
2068438
I have it over a 5 gallon tank and it is perfect as far as a 3 gallon tank I think it would depend on the shape of the tank if it is round this would be useless if it is rectangle it still might be a bit much as it is about 8 inches wide
1050495
All depends on what you are using it for. Like Dham, I also use it for one large and dirty red eared slider and it works great . Right now he is in a 40 gallon tank w/ 30 gallons of water, I plan to move him to a 75 gallon tank with 50 gallons of water... it should still work well... but that's for a red eared slider ... just one. I'd run a 2nd one if I add another turtle. Depends on your use -- turtles are the messiest.
742573
I have a red ear slider that is the same size and likes to escape as well. Since I bought it, he hasn't gotten out once. The platform has very secure top he won't be able to pop open and get out. I like to leave the water level as high as just about an inch above the end of the platform because it's short. I do that so he cant climb out of the water out of his tank. I hope this is helpful.
1110350
When purchasing a turtle tank I was concerned on it being one of those long aquarium tanks that I had seen elsewhere but it fits nicely on my stand that holds up to a standard 20 gallon tank. This tank measures 24 inches long by 16 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Depending on the type of filter you have you may want to add another inch to the height (so about 17 inches) if the filter is meant to hang on the edge of the tank, it will cause the lid to sit a bit higher up and unevenly on one side, but it still works fine.
816256
I have a res turtle that is about 8" and has a healthy appetite. With that said I clean it out about every two weeks to keep the water crystal clean. I could get away with once a month
2096195
It might be adequate for an aquatic turtle. I have one turtle in a 35 gallon tank, but it is not filled to capacity and so the heater works just fine. I assume you don't fill the 40 gallon tank to capacity, but if you have more than 30 gallons in the tank, the heater might might not be adequate.
901925
I would personally try it out. My only concern would be it getting into the filter itself because the lid doesn't latch but that would be the most minor nuisance. You certainly wouldn't go through filter media as quickly as with a turtle! I woulld say go for it, just keep an eye out to make sure they aren't showing any signs of distress or aggitation. It should be fine.
1456392
NO! It is a great tank, but it is very small. It is good for 1 to 3 small fish. I have 1 beta in mine. I also have a turtle. He is currently in a 29 gallon tank which is really too small for him. Turtles need space.
2278545
Mine has never come apart and the turtle cannot get into the area where the filters are as long as you have it against the glass. My turtle climbs on it so make sure you have the top of your tank covered.
1586773
I am not sure about that. Your tank is pretty big. Maybe not because your tank is huge.