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red ear sliders grow fast,and they like to swim make sure they enough space for them to swim and somewhere for them to hide and dry themselves. they don't have saliva so feed them in the water.
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∙ 14y agoA baby red-eared slider does not need a big tank. However, turtles grow fairly quickly, so, if you buy a tiny tank, you will have to buy a larger one when the turtle grows. So, to save money, you might want to just buy a large, adult-sized tank, and let the turtle grow into it.
When I first got my red-eared slider (two and a half years ago), she was only a hatchling, about the size of a silver dollar (like, an inch and a half). At first, I got her a tiny tank (see the Related Link). When she grew too big for that, I got her a tank that was 12 inches long and 10 inches wide. Then she grew too big for that, so, now she lives in a tank that is 20 inches long and 12 inches wide.
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∙ 12y agoWhile small a 20 gallon long tank would be suffient, the key is turtles grow quickly and they will probably need a 40-55 gallon tank within a year, maybe 2. So unless you want to upgrade tanks I would say go with the biggest you can get initally to save money. They need a dock or something they can get completely out of the water, but area to swim. They also need proper lighting for UV-B absorbtion. Live fish in the tank would give them free eating but you also need pellets with good nurtition and cuttle bone for management of their beak growth. Hope this helps!
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∙ 16y agoyou only need a 10 gallon ... for now you only need a 10 gallon ... for now
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∙ 14y agoOne red eared slider will require a 20 gallon tank at the least.you can start putting more sliders in at about 60gallons.
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∙ 12y agoThey should have at least a 40 gal tank. The tank should long not tall.
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∙ 12y ago10 to 12 inches long
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∙ 12y agoIn a 1,000,000,000 gallon tank
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Does a baby turtle need a big tank?
What kind of turtle is it? Turtles like painted turtles and slider turtles should be fine. But turtles like musk, mud, or soft shell turtles would have trouble reaching the surface to breath. Do some research on your turtle and find out what their habitat should be. Deep or shallow.
Do red necked slider turtles need a mate to lay eggs?
yes
If I have a male and a female slider turtle do I need to be concerned that they will have babies?
Red-eared slider turtles usually can only breed successfully if they have hibernated before, and turtles kept in tanks rarely hibernate. There is a miniscual chance your turtles will breed if they have not hibernated.
How often do red eared slider turtles need to go to the vet?
Every 6 months you should take the Red Eared Slider Turtle to the vet
Can the fish live with the red eared slider baby turtle?
Yes, as long as it is large enough to accommodate the turtles. While a hatchling can live in a 10 gallon aquarium, it will soon need a 100 gallon aquarium as these turtles get up to 12" in shell length.
How do baby turtles no what to do?
they think they need water
Do female red eared slider turtles lay eggs without mating?
All turtles need to have mated in order to lay eggs, unlike birds who will lay infertile eggs, turtles won't.
Do water turtles breathe under water?
No they do not breathe under water. They have lungs. Aquatic turtles such as the red - eared slider can hold their breath for 3 - 4 hours.
What kind of filter do you need for a tank with three red eared slider turtles in it?
Any normal filter will work. Chacha on!!
Do baby alligators snapping turtles need water to swim in?
yes
Where would a slider turtle go if it escaped captivity?
The slider turtle would go to a pond or other fresh water body o water. A place where it would be happy with friend turtles, food, and other things they need.
How long can baby turtles stay in water without air?
My baby turtle sleep underwater. They need to be able to get on land and in fact they enjoy it! My turtles do fine out of water for an hr or more because they also sleep out of water. Turtles need time out of their terrarium so they can work out.
