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Bbasso · Level 3 Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 139

Hey guys and gals, It's been a while since I posted last Neutral

sorry.

My 55 sprung a leak and is dripping water as I type this :O
Now my question is: Will three turtles, one is a full size RES the other RES is Med size and the painter is Med-small. Would a 90 gal be ok ?
I'm very broke and will struggle to get a 90 but my budget allows a 75 a bit easier.

What would you do?

(I have enough filter, light and heat for a 90)

dixieee · Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 3:52 pm Post subject:

if u could get a 90 then it's absolutely better..wb to the board btw Smile

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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 3:53 pm Post subject:

Did the leak come from the sealer or did the glass crack, if it is from the sealer, you can get some aquarium grade silicone at walmart to seal the leak back up, just clean the area where the leak is with some alcohol and apply a dab of the silicone with your finger and press hard, but not so hard that you'll break it, that is to get the silicone into the crevaces or holes that may have let the water leak. Very Happy

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Bbasso · Level 3 Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 139

Well I did it...

I shopped around yesterday and found a very good deal on a new 90 gal and stand. It came out to 253.00 out the door. I called atleast 20 places locally and I could not beleive it but Petland had the best price Surprised

For those that have a 90 gal, how have you set up the basking area? I used cinderblocks as a temp... But I'm just not sure that they are chemical free enough to be used on a daily basis. I'd like to use some sort of Plexiglass. But I know from the past the turtles are very strong and relentless and damaged my last plexiglass setup in the 55 gal.

Please toss up some ideas, I'd like to keep the water as deep as possible
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Bbasso · Level 3 Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 139

So here is it...

Click the pic to see it bigger Razz

The water still has to be changed a few more times to get clear & I'm off to get new media for the 404 in a few minuets Smile

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:05 pm Post subject:

It looks kinda small for the turtles, it doesn't seem like they fit in there too good, am I just seeing things?? Smile

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dixieee · Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 6:00 pm Post subject:

it's nice but maybe u could build something that floats on the top leaving space for the turtles to swim under the basking area..btw, do they get completely dry out there cz i see that the blocks are underwater
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

Bbasso · Level 3 Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 139

Trust me, the tank is huge!
As for the blocks being under water... Nope there is one that is dry and they use it.
When the water gets clear, I'll be sure to snap more pics for you to see the details.

dixieee · Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 6:33 pm Post subject:

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 9:57 am Post subject:

Thanks for clearing that up, we'd love to see more pictures Very Happy

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Bbasso · Level 3 Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 139

OK.. more pictures...

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:00 am Post subject:

Very nice, I would put a fake plant that almost reaches the surface so that they can rest on it when they get tired Very Happy

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Bbasso · Level 3 Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 139

I ordered some and they are the way.. But they have the ramp to rest on anyway... I just hope that they don't dig up the plants every day .

dixieee · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:03 am Post subject:

aha it looks so great now Very Happy

see how u saved space?? Cool

are these goldfish??
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

Bbasso · Level 3 Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 139

yup gold fish, why?

dixieee · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:08 am Post subject:

they're expensive in here, u don't want them to get eaten
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

Bbasso · Level 3 Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 139

Once a month I put about 30-40 gold fish in.. it costs $1 for 10 here.
They need the excersize and they like them. I know it's not the best thing for them, But the other 29 days in the month I feed them sticks and fruits. and sometimes a slice of cheese Smile

Bandgeek2709 · Level 3 Joined: 08 Dec 2004 Posts: 146 Location: Georgia

Bbasso · Level 3 Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 139

They practically jump out of the tank for a slice of american cheese!

dixieee · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 3:50 pm Post subject:

wow, cheddar?
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 4:05 pm Post subject:

I would be careful with milk products, I read that their system can't process it. Very Happy

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Bbasso · Level 3 Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 139

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:26 am Post subject: