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soshnick · Level 1 Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Posts: 8

ill try to get some pictures up later. it is really nice. i have a 20 gallon long tank with a nice waterfall filter and a turtle dock. i have a 50 watt turtle heat light and a repti 5.0 uvb light. I have an eastern painted turtle and he is such a swimmer all he does is swim. i also have a yellow belly turtle he just basks all the time is that normal i mean he barly goes swimming.

I have a nice filter it is a waterfall filter it was about 60$s. the only problem i am having is the water is a bit foggy is that a problem will the filter clear it up in a few days?

and what is a nice treat i can give the turtles for a snack? they are both really small and are babys will they get big in my tank? so if youi have any suggestions or any comments on my tank please post. thanks.

http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q33/turtlepictures/?sc=1&addtype=local

Limited Edition · Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:02 am Post subject:

Hey there,

First of all, very nice set up. The home looks like something i'd normally see in pet stores. I particially like the center tree thump and how you maximized your water area with the Zoomed dock on the far right width ways.

You already ahead of most beginners with your set up. My guess with your water being foggy still is probably due to the gravel. Did you wash and rinse them well enough before you placed it in there? Gravel requires a fair amount of cleaning and rinsing over and over to get rid of the cloudiness that occures once you pour water over it. If these picture was taken just post-water input, wait for the filter to do its job by cleaning most of the particles out and for the sandy water to settle.

Make sure you water temperature is precise so that your painted turtle will enjoy the comfort of it. That may be a reason why it is avoiding it.

As for treats, live crickets and feeders are great. You can always try veggies such as lettuce and carrots small enough for it to fit in its mouth.

Yes, your baby will eventually grow larger and even grow out of this tank.

One question: Are you sure your tank is 20g? It sure looks larger. What is its dimensions?

Storm_Rider · Level 2 Joined: 28 Oct 2006 Posts: 99

that is a 20gallon long, dimensions should be 30L x 12W x 12.5H

try using filter floss, i use gravel about the same size but it wasn't cloudy like that even after i put water in. i think it's your filter, that's a 'beautiful' filter but it's not the greatest filter for cleaning. try floss or a polishing pad, pretty cheap at petsmart