Habitat & gearHow Long Can a Turtle Go Without Basking?
A turtle can go a couple weeks without basking. However, after a month or so, their health will almost certainly deteriorate.
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Habitat & gearWhy Do Turtles Need a Heat Lamp?
Heat lamps help provide your turtle with UVA light which is essential to their health. UVA light regulates your turtle's natural behaviors such as feeding, mating, and sleeping.
Habitat & gearThe Best Cheap Turtle Heat Lamp
The best cheap turtle heat lamp is the Buddypuppy Reptile Heat Lamp. It has a 360° Rotatable Hose and provides both UVA and UVB light.
Habitat & gearMold in Turtle Tank: What to do?
The most effective ways to get rid of mold in turtle tanks is with hydrogen peroxide, reducing phosphate, water testing, and heat treatment.
Health & behaviorWhy Did My Turtle Die?
The main reason turtles die is because of drowning, improper diet, poor habitat setup, untreated medical conditions, and old age.
Habitat & gearMidland Painted Turtle Profile
The Midland Painted Turtle is a small to medium-sized freshwater turtle mostly found in North America. It has a flat shell and webbed feet.
Habitat & gearCan Plecos Live with Turtles?
Yes, turtles can absolutely live with turtles. In fact, they are one of the best fish species to put inside your turtle tank.
Habitat & gearBrown Algae Spots on Aquarium Glass: What to do?
Brown spots on aquarium glass are called brown diatoms. They usually grow on aquarium glass, but can also grow on plants, substrate, or any other surface in your aquarium.
Habitat & gearBest Sand for Turtle Tank
The best sand for a turtle tank is the Carib Sand, Petco Aquarium Sand, Nature's Sand, Zoo Med Vita, and Reptile Sciences White Natural Sand.
Habitat & gearBest Tortoise for Cold Climates
The best tortoise for colder climates is the Russian Tortoises. In the wild, they can withstand nighttime temperatures of 30-40 degrees fahrenheight.