blueit7 Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I will be getting two RES turtles soon and just wanted to make sure I have things right. The tank doesn't have to cycle but the PH is important? They will be fine with no stones and this will be easier to keep tank clean? The light needs to shine directly onto the basking area not through glass. (I have a reptile bulb) Does this mean I should take the splash guard off my light as well? Can you tell the sex when they are little? I would be really grateful if you experienced turtle owners could answer my questions. I want to make sure get it correct from the start. Thank you in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueit7 Posted December 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Sorry just thought of one more thing, how long should I have my light on for during the day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 It depends a bit on their age. With very young ones I leave the heatlamp on all the time (not $50 one from petshop but 2 for $2 from $2 shop) No filter but lots of water changes on babies but very big filter on adults. No stones for babies but big gravel for adults. Reptile light on for daylight hours on babies (no windows) Basking area by window in sun for adults. Feed good quality and varied food, I always have cuttlefish shell in tank. Feed as much plant as they want when they get interested. They don't eat plant when young. Make sure that you wash your hands after handling as (like many pets) they can carry salmonella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueit7 Posted December 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Thanks. Do I need a basking lamp as well as a reptile light? The light I have is the same as you would put on the top of a fish tank but it has a reptile bulb in it. The cuttlefish shell would provide calcium right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Yes and yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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