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 Snapper

i’m about to get a 5 inch long snapping turtle.

how should i distribute the land and water in the tank

1/3 land 2/3 water
1/2 land 1/2 water
or all water with a shallow side



01/12/07  07:41pm

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  Message To: Esio_Cahamee   In reference to Message Id: 1130738


 Snapper

Hi -

Your five inch snapper will likely double in size within a year; be sure to get the largest aquarium you can afford - and even then, make plans for an outside environment (or a huge, custom-built tank) within three years. Snappers are neat - but remember, they get big - fast. Can you handle an animal that can be 20-plus pounds within 3-5 years of being the size of a silver dollar?



01/13/07  02:03pm

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  Message To: Epeters951   In reference to Message Id: 1131583


 Snapper

Snappers will get BIG!!! I have a 80 pound common snapper so I suggest to fill the tank with just water no land, keep the water shallow.Get a big tank



04/23/08  08:07pm


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