How to Set Up a Tank for a Box Turtle .If you’re thinking about getting a box turtle, there are a few things you need to do to set up their tank. First, you’ll need to choose the right size tank. A good rule of thumb is 10 gallons for every inch of shell length.…
How to Set Up an Aquarium for a Snapping Turtle .If you’re thinking of setting up an aquarium for a snapping turtle, there are a few things you’ll need to take into account. First, snapping turtles get large – up to two feet long – so you’ll need a tank that’s at least 75 gallons.…
How to Set Up an Aquarium for a Box Turtle .Assuming you have a captive bred box turtle and not one collected from the wild (which is illegal in many states), setting up an aquarium for your new pet turtle is not as difficult as it may seem. All turtles, including box turtles, are ectothermic,…