I am new to the whole tank buying process and this would be my first purchase, so I need clarification on something. I am trying to understand if this or any of the other Zoo Med (front opening) terrariums are suitable as a permanent home for my RES turtle, I don't want to have to keep buying a new one year after year as he continues to grow which is why I am focused on the X-Large model...So my interest/concern is about how much water this item will hold. Since it opens in the front there is obviously a limit to how much water you can put in it. So my question is how many gallons of water can this particular tank hold? I mean compared to the usual (top opening) tanks I've seen advertised, like 10, 20, 30, etc. gallon tanks. Which one is this model closest too, as far as the water containment goes? Thank you in advance for any feedback you can provide. I am new to the whole tank buying process and this would be my first purchase, so I need clarification on something. I am trying to understand if this or any of the other Zoo Med (front opening)... » Read More I am new to the whole tank buying process and this would be my first purchase, so I need clarification on something. I am trying to understand if this or any of the other Zoo Med (front opening) terrariums are suitable as a permanent home for my RES turtle, I don't want to have to keep buying a new one year after year as he continues to grow which is why I am focused on the X-Large model...So my interest/concern is about how much water this item will hold. Since it opens in the front there is obviously a limit to how much water you can put in it. So my question is how many gallons of water can this particular tank hold? I mean compared to the usual (top opening) tanks I've seen advertised, like 10, 20, 30, etc. gallon tanks. Which one is this model closest too, as far as the water containment goes? Thank you in advance for any feedback you can provide. « Show Less
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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.
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Stay away from terrariums with turtles and go with an Aquarium. Wait till the petco or petsmart 1$ per gallon sale and get a 40 breeder. Those are the best tanks for turtles!
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Its not a turtle tank at all. Its for small bits of water, like a pond for dart frogs or something of that sort, but the main point of the fixed front is for deep substrates for a planted enclosure. If you really want something that opens in the front but would still be suitable for your turtles then you'd be looking at one of the large, long exo terras since Zoo Med doesn't produce ones like that. A better option for you though would be a 40g breeder tank that you can put more than 4 inches of water in.
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I have these for my geckos but to be honest its not a tank really for a turtle. I would think you would be better with an aquarium that you can make land/ water . The doors on these will make it hard to do a lot in there and it would only be a 3" water that you could put in.
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This tank is not really suitable for any type of turtle. It's only 3.5 inches deep therefore holding less than 5 gallons of water. I'd recommend a good size aquarium.
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Do yourself a favor and throw that piece of junk out now. The light it comes will does not grow anything but the lowest of low light plants (and only directly centered under the light). The filter is too strong a flow and it not warped in foam tends to vibrate and b loud. The plastic the tank is made of will get stress fractures (appears like insane amount of tiny webbing) and you can actually see the tank pow outward if you fill it to within 1/2" of the top. Its not worth it.Also evolve4 does not mean 4 gallons, its barely 3g total but less (around 2.3) in the front swim area. You can't fit much of anything live in there without it being too cramped. Do yourself a favor and throw that piece of junk out now. The light it comes will does not grow anything but the lowest of low light plants (and only directly centered under the light). The filter is too strong a flow and it not warped in foam tends to vibrate and b loud. The plastic the tank is made of will get stress fractures (appears like insane amount of tiny webbing) and you can actually see the tank pow outward if you fill it to within 1/2" of the top. Its not worth it.Also evolve4 does not mean 4 gallons, its barely 3g total but less (around 2.3) in the front swim area.... » Read More Do yourself a favor and throw that piece of junk out now. The light it comes will does not grow anything but the lowest of low light plants (and only directly centered under the light). The filter is too strong a flow and it not warped in foam tends to vibrate and b loud. The plastic the tank is made of will get stress fractures (appears like insane amount of tiny webbing) and you can actually see the tank pow outward if you fill it to within 1/2" of the top. Its not worth it.Also evolve4 does not mean 4 gallons, its barely 3g total but less (around 2.3) in the front swim area. You can't fit much of anything live in there without it being too cramped. « Show Less
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There isn't an all glass terrarium available that is large enough for an adult tegu. Your best bets are something like a massive animal plastics cage, one of the huge vision cages, or making something yourself. When I had my Argentinian tegu we ended up using the largest animal plastics available and it seemed okay for her.
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You would want to get a larger tank and even then, it will take time to refill. It can take a while for a completely emptied tank to refill.
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I don't know. It's probably best to contact Tetra. I don't really know the difference in a reptile tank and a fish tank. My guess in that it isn't a good idea, since it wasn't designed for fish the tank may not be able to hold up to the pressure of the water. The glass may not be the same standard as fish tanks, the sealant may not be strong enough either.
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If you have to ask this question, you shouldn't be getting and turtle!Turtles require special lighting, powerful filtration, proper heating, and a low tank of no less then 60gl if you want your turtle to thrive.
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I put the dimensions in an answer above - it may be tight, but it could fit. You'll want a little extra room around the sides and between the bottom of the tank and the bottom of the filter for proper water flow. You mentioned the tank being cloudy - is it a planted aquarium? I ask because we had the same issue and it was a two part problem. First I reduced the light cycle to only 6 hours a day for two weeks. The other half of the problem was that I was adding organic carbon late in the light cycle, feeding the organisms at top and turning our water cloudy. You need to add it right when the light comes on to help avoid this. I put the dimensions in an answer above - it may be tight, but it could fit. You'll want a little extra room around the sides and between the bottom of the tank and the bottom of the filter for proper water flow. You mentioned the tank being cloudy - is it a planted aquarium? I ask because we had the same issue and it was a two part problem. First I reduced the light cycle to only 6 hours a day for two weeks. The other half of the problem was that I was adding organic carbon late in the light cycle, feeding the organisms at top and turning our water cloudy. You need to add it right when the... » Read More I put the dimensions in an answer above - it may be tight, but it could fit. You'll want a little extra room around the sides and between the bottom of the tank and the bottom of the filter for proper water flow. You mentioned the tank being cloudy - is it a planted aquarium? I ask because we had the same issue and it was a two part problem. First I reduced the light cycle to only 6 hours a day for two weeks. The other half of the problem was that I was adding organic carbon late in the light cycle, feeding the organisms at top and turning our water cloudy. You need to add it right when the light comes on to help avoid this. « Show Less
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Yes. It should work for your adult turtle. Mine is about 10 yrs old and it works beautifully. The canister that holds the pellets is fairly small but you should get at least 1 week of feedings without having to refill it. Example: I went on vacation and was gone 5 days. Came back home and my turtle still had plenty of pellets left to probably last another 4-5 days. And this was feeding him twice a day. I love this feeder! It runs on AA batteries and even when it gives you the "low battery" status, you still have 3 days worth of feedings before the batteries run out. Hope this helps you with your decision! Yes. It should work for your adult turtle. Mine is about 10 yrs old and it works beautifully. The canister that holds the pellets is fairly small but you should get at least 1 week of feedings without having to refill it. Example: I went on vacation and was gone 5 days. Came back home and my turtle still had plenty of pellets left to probably last another 4-5 days. And this was feeding him twice a day. I love this feeder! It runs on AA batteries and even when it gives you the "low battery" status, you still have 3 days worth of feedings before the batteries run out. Hope this... » Read More Yes. It should work for your adult turtle. Mine is about 10 yrs old and it works beautifully. The canister that holds the pellets is fairly small but you should get at least 1 week of feedings without having to refill it. Example: I went on vacation and was gone 5 days. Came back home and my turtle still had plenty of pellets left to probably last another 4-5 days. And this was feeding him twice a day. I love this feeder! It runs on AA batteries and even when it gives you the "low battery" status, you still have 3 days worth of feedings before the batteries run out. Hope this helps you with your decision! « Show Less
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I'm sorry, but I'm afraid that your bowl is already very overstocked. Goldfish actually grow very large and can live up to 30 years! They also create a lot of waste, so anything 2 1/2 gallons large is just not going to cut it. If it is a fancy goldfish, it will need around 30-40 gallons just on its own, and if it's a common goldfish (has a single-finned tail), it will probably be better suited for a fish pond. That being said, I think that cherry shrimp by themselves would do alright in a 2 1/2 gallon container if you do regular 20-30% water changes. But I don't suggest anything else with the goldfish. I'm sorry, but I'm afraid that your bowl is already very overstocked. Goldfish actually grow very large and can live up to 30 years! They also create a lot of waste, so anything 2 1/2 gallons large is just not going to cut it. If it is a fancy goldfish, it will need around 30-40 gallons just on its own, and if it's a common goldfish (has a single-finned tail), it will probably be better suited for a fish pond. That being said, I think that cherry shrimp by themselves would do alright in a 2 1/2 gallon container if you do regular 20-30% water changes. But I don't suggest anything else... » Read More I'm sorry, but I'm afraid that your bowl is already very overstocked. Goldfish actually grow very large and can live up to 30 years! They also create a lot of waste, so anything 2 1/2 gallons large is just not going to cut it. If it is a fancy goldfish, it will need around 30-40 gallons just on its own, and if it's a common goldfish (has a single-finned tail), it will probably be better suited for a fish pond. That being said, I think that cherry shrimp by themselves would do alright in a 2 1/2 gallon container if you do regular 20-30% water changes. But I don't suggest anything else with the goldfish. « Show Less
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I really enjoy this tank. I like the all-in-one feature. It does run a little hot and I have to keep the back open, but it's summer and I hope that won't be continued into the winter. I took out the BioBalls and am using a media basket with carbon, floss and Purigen. I also have chaeto in the back as well. You can find a lot of information on the salt water forums. There are plenty of them and good advice with most. But for a clown and rocks it would be a good size. Being a smaller tank you will need to keep up with water changes as well. I hope this helps. Good luck.
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It uses the standard propane tank that is typically available at Home Depot, Lowe's and other general Hardware or Farm Supply stores. It will be about 12" diameter and 18" tall. It may also be referred to as a 40# tank. This is a very common tank and you will have to buy the first tank and then get it re-filled when empty. Most of these stores can either re-charge your empty tank or will exchange it with a full one they will have in stock. Typically you would simply exchange your depleted tank with a re-charged one that these stores will have on hand. Good luck and hope you enjoy this heater. The chimney is GLASS so be very careful when using, moving or storing this heater. It uses the standard propane tank that is typically available at Home Depot, Lowe's and other general Hardware or Farm Supply stores. It will be about 12" diameter and 18" tall. It may also be referred to as a 40# tank. This is a very common tank and you will have to buy the first tank and then get it re-filled when empty. Most of these stores can either re-charge your empty tank or will exchange it with a full one they will have in stock. Typically you would simply exchange your depleted tank with a re-charged one that these stores will have on hand. Good luck and hope you enjoy... » Read More It uses the standard propane tank that is typically available at Home Depot, Lowe's and other general Hardware or Farm Supply stores. It will be about 12" diameter and 18" tall. It may also be referred to as a 40# tank. This is a very common tank and you will have to buy the first tank and then get it re-filled when empty. Most of these stores can either re-charge your empty tank or will exchange it with a full one they will have in stock. Typically you would simply exchange your depleted tank with a re-charged one that these stores will have on hand. Good luck and hope you enjoy this heater. The chimney is GLASS so be very careful when using, moving or storing this heater. « Show Less
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Casey is correct....this is way to small. It will be okay temporarily, but you will have to get a bigger tank and a better filtration system. It's cheaper/better to just start out with a bigger tank. Even the 15g-20g suggestion will be too small at some point. Here's a link to a really good care sheet: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/housing.htmAt one point I had 7 turtles and they are great animals, but they do require a lot of work that pet stores don't tell you.
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i bought it for my Bearded dragon.. i know nothing about snakes... Except they are a snake.. the tank i got is 47 inches long, 20 inches high and 20 inches wide.. it is he best tank i think that is available .. it is well made,it is Sturdy, yet it breaks down (if needed, such as a deep cleaning or moving..) in 16 mins or less with one screwdriver.. it will secure your snake from escape and all that.. it has top screen locks, and frony door lock , if you decide to use them.. i cant tell you how Awesome it is., it really is the Best available.. at least in the usa.. i say that because, while i was doisawng months of research, .. i saw one that was of similar value in the UK but they don't deliver to USA.. and i do not think that one was as amazing as this one., .. i can and will answer any of anybody questions about this amazing quality and value of a tank.. i am the only reviewer for this Tank and i take the job Seriously.. lol .. i can post pics, whatever anybody needs.. just ask..
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Hello, I hope it`s not too late, to say that this, would absolutely not work as a turtle set-up... especially for red eared sliders. These guys get pretty massive relatively quick. Depending on its gender, in the first two years of its life... it could reach 3-6 inches long. Generally the rule of thumb for turtles is 10 gallons for every inch of turtle. I'm sorry if this bumbed you out. Turtles are really cool pets but need huge tanks. I wish you good luck! Casey
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I personally like the larger, as it gives me the flexibility to move it to a larger tank later on. It does use more power, and it does give off more heat, but the heat issue should not be a problem in a tropical tank--or even a gold fish tank. You also have a larger filter area, which is advantageous. A money-saving note: I do not change the filter element. Once or twice a month I simply direct a strong spray of hot water on the filter element to clean the filter portion and to reactivate the carbon. I have done this many times, and it really saves on filter elements. The In-Tank filter is so much easier to deal with than the older box filters. Enjoy your leisure now! I personally like the larger, as it gives me the flexibility to move it to a larger tank later on. It does use more power, and it does give off more heat, but the heat issue should not be a problem in a tropical tank--or even a gold fish tank. You also have a larger filter area, which is advantageous. A money-saving note: I do not change the filter element. Once or twice a month I simply direct a strong spray of hot water on the filter element to clean the filter portion and to reactivate the carbon. I have done this many times, and it really saves on filter elements. The In-Tank filter is... » Read More I personally like the larger, as it gives me the flexibility to move it to a larger tank later on. It does use more power, and it does give off more heat, but the heat issue should not be a problem in a tropical tank--or even a gold fish tank. You also have a larger filter area, which is advantageous. A money-saving note: I do not change the filter element. Once or twice a month I simply direct a strong spray of hot water on the filter element to clean the filter portion and to reactivate the carbon. I have done this many times, and it really saves on filter elements. The In-Tank filter is so much easier to deal with than the older box filters. Enjoy your leisure now! « Show Less
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I also use this for a red eared slider turtle. All of the filter media I change at different times to allow the "good" bacteria a chance to do their jobs and not "shock" the water with all new stuff. The carbon I like to change at least every 4 months. The polishing pads if you use them I change every month and the foam filters I will rinse every month or so, but change out with the carbon every 4 months along with the carbon.This is a great filter system! Let me know if you have any other questions and I hope you found this helpful!
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I'm not sure I understand your question. We bought the tank and plastic plants on amazon.