How Do You Set Up A Painted Turtle Tank?
Painted turtles are a common sight throughout most of North America’s ponds, lakes and other freshwater habitats. You can often spy painted turtles basking in a sunny location near the water, such as a rock or log. Captive turtles need a tank that closely resembles their natural habitat, including a swimming area, shallows and a beach, along with the proper lighting and heating sources. A tight-fitting screened lid is also important to help keep the turtle from escaping its habitat. Pour the substrate into the tank. Create a gentle slope at one end to provide a beach (basking) area. Make two slopes to create an additional shallow area, if your tank is long enough. The deep end should be deep enough for your turtle to completely submerge — the deeper the better, as these are aquatic turtles. Fill the tank with water up to the basking area. This area should remain practically dry. Place the driftwood or basking rock on the beach area, slightly overhanging the water if possible. Set up y
