Narnia3737
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First and foremost hello!
I currently have a 29 Gallon aquarium which I plan to fill with black sand.
Get ready for the list of questions (Thank you in advance)
If you don't know the answer or have any personal experience feel free to just completely not answer it
1. I have a 29-gallon aquarium and I'm going to get a juvenile common musk turtle. Is the Whisper Internal Filter 40 good enough? Do I need to modify it? (I've seen people not use the cartridge or the "Bio-scrubber" and just stuff it with sponge, filter-floss, bio balls and carbon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002DHYH2/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
2. I want to keep a juvenile musk turtle, what should the water depth be? I was thinking about 10-11 inches of water.
3. From the website, I am going to order from (Turtles and Tortoises) they offer juvenile common musk, C.B. 2019 common musk turtles (I believe these are still classified as large hatchlings? Idk) and C.B. 2019 Razorback musk turtles. For a beginner like me would the juvenile be the best option? I want the one with the most personality who won't shy away too often. (All 20-25 dollar range)
4. Is the site Turtles and tortoises good? It's owned by Jay Frewer in Florida and it's had a good reputation but just want to make sure.
5. Is a 100-watt heater sufficient for a 29-gallon tank?
6. I want to use the Petco brand black sand (Imagitarium), is it any good for these turtles? The grain particles are bigger (That's why I want it, for ease of siphon). I want to grow plants though so would eco-complete be better? I could also put root tabs or fertilizer let me know!
6. What plants are good for these turtles? I was thinking of floating plants but I really don't know. I've been reading and apparently Vallisneria is pretty good.
7.(Last question I swear, for the basking platform is this any good? I wanted a floating platform but I liked the idea of suction cups on the bottom of the tank, not the side. (Makes sure they don't fall down)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004PBCFG2/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
Once again, I give you the biggest thanks for answering these questions since I can't find anyone who actually can answer my questions with knowledge on these types of turtles. If you want to I can keep you posted on the turtle.
Thank you!
-Narnia
I currently have a 29 Gallon aquarium which I plan to fill with black sand.
Get ready for the list of questions (Thank you in advance)
If you don't know the answer or have any personal experience feel free to just completely not answer it
1. I have a 29-gallon aquarium and I'm going to get a juvenile common musk turtle. Is the Whisper Internal Filter 40 good enough? Do I need to modify it? (I've seen people not use the cartridge or the "Bio-scrubber" and just stuff it with sponge, filter-floss, bio balls and carbon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002DHYH2/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
2. I want to keep a juvenile musk turtle, what should the water depth be? I was thinking about 10-11 inches of water.
3. From the website, I am going to order from (Turtles and Tortoises) they offer juvenile common musk, C.B. 2019 common musk turtles (I believe these are still classified as large hatchlings? Idk) and C.B. 2019 Razorback musk turtles. For a beginner like me would the juvenile be the best option? I want the one with the most personality who won't shy away too often. (All 20-25 dollar range)
4. Is the site Turtles and tortoises good? It's owned by Jay Frewer in Florida and it's had a good reputation but just want to make sure.
5. Is a 100-watt heater sufficient for a 29-gallon tank?
6. I want to use the Petco brand black sand (Imagitarium), is it any good for these turtles? The grain particles are bigger (That's why I want it, for ease of siphon). I want to grow plants though so would eco-complete be better? I could also put root tabs or fertilizer let me know!
6. What plants are good for these turtles? I was thinking of floating plants but I really don't know. I've been reading and apparently Vallisneria is pretty good.
7.(Last question I swear, for the basking platform is this any good? I wanted a floating platform but I liked the idea of suction cups on the bottom of the tank, not the side. (Makes sure they don't fall down)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004PBCFG2/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20
Once again, I give you the biggest thanks for answering these questions since I can't find anyone who actually can answer my questions with knowledge on these types of turtles. If you want to I can keep you posted on the turtle.
Thank you!
-Narnia