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Empty Tank Suggestions

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  • 08-26-2013, 06:29 PM
    MootWorm
    Empty Tank Suggestions
    So we finally got rid of our giant pacu and jack dempseys, and have an empty 100 gallon tank. My mother in law was thinking of getting a turtle to fill the void :) Any suggestions for beginners? All input is appreciated!!
  • 08-26-2013, 07:22 PM
    Crazymonkee
    Ok I can help here. :)

    First... give me your tank lol
    No really... easiest is the Red Ear Slider... most interesting to watch... Mississippi Maps and I absolutely adore my Diamondback Terrapin.

    I have RES, yellow belly slider, Mississippi maps, diamondback terrapin, Rio grande sliders, spiny softshell, leapord softshell, Florida softshell, African serrated side neck and last but not least our baby Florida snapper

    Let me know if ya need any help

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  • 08-26-2013, 07:38 PM
    MootWorm
    Awesome, thank you!! She's a bit concerned about husbandry, so she may just stick with fish. I think she's more in love with the idea of a turtle lol.
  • 08-26-2013, 07:54 PM
    Crazymonkee
    Turtles are definitely dirtier (waste wise) than fish. An extremely good filter is needed... aside from that a uvb bulb and basking light, a dock for them to get out of the water under the basking light. If young a heater will also be needed

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  • 08-26-2013, 10:40 PM
    MootWorm
    Empty Tank Suggestions
    Yeah she decided to stick with fish. It's what she knows. Although she did end up getting two dwarf frogs as a compromise lol. Thanks for the input though!
  • 08-27-2013, 12:32 AM
    Pyrate81
    Re: Empty Tank Suggestions
    ooooo, another turtle keeper. :D

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Crazymonkee View Post
    Ok I can help here. :)

    First... give me your tank lol
    No really... easiest is the Red Ear Slider... most interesting to watch...

    Let me know if ya need any help

    Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4

    x2


    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MootWorm View Post
    Awesome, thank you!! She's a bit concerned about husbandry, so she may just stick with fish. I think she's more in love with the idea of a turtle lol.

    Cool either way.

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Crazymonkee View Post
    Turtles are definitely dirtier (waste wise) than fish. An extremely good filter is needed... aside from that a uvb bulb and basking light, a dock for them to get out of the water under the basking light. If young a heater will also be needed

    Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4

    x2

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MootWorm View Post
    Yeah she decided to stick with fish. It's what she knows. Although she did end up getting two dwarf frogs as a compromise lol. Thanks for the input though!

    This thread made me go from uber excited to sad. :(



    Good luck with the frogs and whatever fish are next. :)


    That tank is also long/large enough for a nice small tortoise/frog/lizard terrarium or a larger snake. Just sayin'. :rolleyes:
  • 08-27-2013, 12:34 AM
    MootWorm
    Me too :( I was really pushing for a turtle. Or a girlfriend for our frilly lol.
  • 08-27-2013, 12:38 AM
    MootWorm
    Re: Empty Tank Suggestions
    Here's some pics to take away the sting:
    Old pacu, don't mind the dirty tank. It was just before cleaning day. Those fishies are NASTY!
    http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/27/gepa9ubu.jpg

    About 2 feet long, give or take.
    http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/27/4enasepy.jpg

    New, beautiful tank
    http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/27/y4epezev.jpg
    Little clown pleco!
    http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/27/pevy8ynu.jpg
  • 08-27-2013, 06:57 AM
    Crazymonkee
    Omg I'm a pleco fanatic!! That's why I need a bigger tank lol

    Nice tank :)

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  • 08-27-2013, 07:01 AM
    Crazymonkee
    Re: Empty Tank Suggestions
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Pyrate81 View Post
    ooooo, another turtle keeper. :D



    x2




    Cool either way.



    x2



    This thread made me go from uber excited to sad. :(



    Good luck with the frogs and whatever fish are next. :)


    That tank is also long/large enough for a nice small tortoise/frog/lizard terrarium or a larger snake. Just sayin'. :rolleyes:


    Oh yay I'm not alone!!

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