Squirt Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I was wondering about it today, as a local has some and I thought I would try and breed them for maintenance for the tank. But do they pose any risk (ie worms, choking, diseases ect) to turtles (or even clown loaches/puffers)? Just one of the things to ponder while bored :bounce: I can't wait to set up my new tank :happy2: I have gotten a stand made by Port Nicholson Glass via the LPS. This things solid (steel framed) and looks nice. Better than anything I could have made by myself. The tank itself is about 540L. It will most likely be filled somewhere from 350-400L though. Its made from 10mm Glass and has 3 top braces and bottom braces. It has a rating of 2.7 just the glass. To my understanding the online calculator doesn't factor in braces? So would this be strong enough? I have a Sunsun HW304 (2000L/h about 25-30L of media). Will this cover the filtration? Its pretty much new. Ive always pondered ( :love: this word ) about how the bio media will die when shifting to a bigger tank. Due to no increase in waste, and having a larger body of water (ie more dilute ammonia) this means that not all the bacteria can feed on the bio load now. Air go some die? Or will some just become dormant. If they do become dormant it could be quite beneficial to the tank due to if there is any new occupants added then the filter will just cope. Also lighting. I got a light fixture with the tank (looks like a DIY thing) and its a little bit rusty. Would you bother checking it? I have no clue if its just going to blow up unexpectedly. I understand this would require me to take it to an electrician to get checked (and fixed if necessary). Or should I just buy a new one(+ideas on where to get a new 4' light? i have one so I could just double it up)? Lastly what temperature do other turtle owners keep their tanks set at? I have mine set at 26C which is a little high but at night it drops to about 24C. Cheers all! TGIF :happy1: Yes I know they create waste as well, so please don't lecture me on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Its pretty much new. Ive always pondered ( :love: this word ) It's a tank so it's tanked vs pondered for a pond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 :slfg: Forget the rest of the questions. I've done some heavy reading and food most answers I need. Just a note, I found that snails can be an immediate host for flukes. So they can pose a risk to turtles, unsure about loaches though. I'm looking at getting a new light fixture. Another 4' double. So in reality it's like having 2 8' bulbs on a 6' tank. Is this overkill for a turtle tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 They are food for puffers and Clown loaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 They are food for puffers and Clown loaches. I think I've said that in the first post. Choking was more of a case for the turtle. Pretty sure puffers and clowns can get flukes too though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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