How Do You Set Up A 20-Gallon Turtle Tank?
For turtles to survive and thrive in the indoors, 20-gallon tanks are ideal. While each species of turtle has specific requirements, most will do well in a setup that allows time in the water as well as on land. A 20-gallon aquarium is large enough to offer this kind of setup. Set up the land area. The land area should be constructed of materials that are sturdy enough for the turtle to climb on and porous enough to allow for quick and thorough drying. Some enthusiasts believe that wood is a good substrate while others believe that bricks or large, flat rocks provide a good surface. Your land area needs to be constructed in such a way that the turtle has easy access to it from the water. In most cases, the portion of the land area that is in direct contact with the water should be angled to allow the turtle to use it as a ramp. Construct the water area. Simply fill the water area with enough water to cover the shell. No substrate is necessary and having a plain, glass bottomed swimming
