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 #1768181


Rikki26
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 Help!!!!

Ok I have never had a soft shell turtle before and have no idea what to do for them. What do they eat, what type of tank do I need ( how basically would this one need set up)?. I appreciate any help anyone can give me asap.

Also what kind of soft shell is this, if anyone knows?




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Rikki
06/20/08  11:42pm

 #1768198


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   Message To: Rikki26   In reference to Message Id: 1768181


 Help!!!!

thats a spiny softshell. if thats the only one i would say just a 10 or 15 gallon tank. he needs a basking area and small rocks at the bottom for digging..and probly a filter..
06/20/08  11:58pm

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   Message To: Mr. man   In reference to Message Id: 1768198


 Help!!!!

Would it matter if it was in a bigger tank? I have a 30 gallon that is not being used and would hate to have to buy a new one just for this?
06/21/08  09:11am

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   Message To: Rikki26   In reference to Message Id: 1768359


 Help!!!!

and your water MUST be dechlorinated or NO chlorine
06/21/08  09:21am

 #1769133


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   Message To: Reptilefreak23   In reference to Message Id: 1768367


 Help!!!! UPDATED with pics

Ok I think I have the tank ok. Please take a look and let me know what you all think if you have a sec.
He seems to like it, he hasnt stopped swimming much.

He is in a 30 gallon tank and he is tiny so he seems like he is having a good time in there all by himself.

Now if I could only get him to eat!!



06/21/08  11:05pm

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   Message To: Rikki26   In reference to Message Id: 1769133


 Help!!!! UPDATED with pics

the tank size is perfect i think. its better to go bigger in my opinion.

you might want to change the gravel to something a bit more fine(maybe even sand meant for softies). softy’s have very sensitive shells that can get infected very easy with just the smallest cuts or scrapes. other then that i think your tank looks great.
06/22/08  11:13am

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   Message To: Rikki26   In reference to Message Id: 1769133


 Help!!!! UPDATED with pics

did u just pile u a lot of gravel where the plants are or is something underneath them
09/07/08  09:49am

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   Message To: 3mO   In reference to Message Id: 1853531


 Help!!!! UPDATED with pics

Get sand!!!!

It looks great and the debris including turtle poop stay on top of the sand.
I’d say about 15-20 pounds of sand would be good. If you get quikrete sand from a hardware store you have to clean it a lot. stick some in a bucket, stick a water hose in the bucket and let it just overflow and every once in a while stir it up until the water comes out clear. You have to do that with all sand including aquarium sand. Aquarium sand would be best for a soft shell because the hardware store kind is a lot rougher than aquarium sand which is really soft and fine.



09/07/08  12:01pm


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