How Do You Set Up A Turtle Tank?
Turtles have been around since the pre-historic and are now a home pet. A turtle tank is fairly easy to set up, but every species of turtles is different. Because every species varies, please check to find out what your specific turtle will need for its tank. Step 1 Acquire an aquarium suitable for your turtle. The aquarium should be a minimum of 20 gallons, but 40 gallons will ensure your turtle has enough space. Step 2 Set up a water area in the tank. The water level should be at least as deep as the turtle is long so as to give it plenty of space to swim around in. Step 3 Set up the water filtration system. Make sure it is a good system that can handle the aquarium size you have chosen. Step 4 Set up a land area in the tank. Turtles need an area where they can hang out and bask. You can use rocks, wood, or even bricks to make a land area for your turtle. Aquatic turtles don’t need much land area, but semi-aquatic turtles will need a bigger area. Make sure your turtle can climb up on
