Habitat & gearAquatic Turtle Care for Beginners
The key to caring for an aquatic turtle is having the right equipment and setup, feeding, daily check-ins, and occasional cleaning.
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Habitat & gearThe Best Red Eared Slider Tank in the World
The best tank for your Red-Eared Slider is the Aqueon glass tank. It comes in a wide range of sizes, and is very affordable.
Habitat & gearPlants for Desert Tortoise Enclosure
Are you wondering what plants you should get for a desert tortoise enclosure? Are you wondering if aloe very can be fed to your
Habitat & gearWhy Won't My Turtle Open Its Eyes?
If your turtle has any sort of discharge in or around their eye, then your turtle won’t open their eyes because they have an eye infection.
Habitat & gearDIY Turtle Basking Area Ideas
Some easy diy turtle basking platform ideas include the plastic bin method and the egg crate box. Both are easy and cheap to make.
Habitat & gearWhat Temperature Should a Turtle Tank Be?
The temperature of your turtle tank is solely dependent on the species of your turtle. Below is a chart showing temperature for each species.
Habitat & gearBest Filter for a Turtle Tank: Models, Flow and Maintenance
Compare turtle-tank filters using actual water volume, manufacturer flow specifications, installation limits, service costs and documented owner experience.
Habitat & gear15 Must Have Turtle Tank Accessories
Turtle tank accessories are essential to keep your turtle happy and healthy. From basking spots, lights, decorations, and substrate, this list has it all.
Habitat & gearCan Turtles Live with Fish? What Fish Can Live With Turtles?
Yes, turtles and fish can live together. However, you must have the right aquarium setup to keep them both alive and healthy.
Habitat & gearThe Best Cheap Turtle Tanks (From $50 to $250)
This list of cheap turtle tanks has tanks that range from 20-75 gallons. They also won't break that bank, as they all cost less than $250.