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Unfortunately spotted turtles are not a choice for me. They are really neat looking. Painted turtle is actually one I had many years ago. Have you had luck with any of these housed in an acrylic tank? - Southern Painted Turtles - Mud Turtles - Musk Turtles I have space for tank dimensions in...

I can't edit the post. I didn't mean map. Those unfortunately won't work out either. These are three I had on my list. But I like the idea of smaller than the Reeves Mississippi Mud Turtle (4 inches) Musk Turtle -"stinkpot turtle" (2-4.5 inches) Reeve's Turtle (6 inches)

That is great news! Thanks for your the feedback. I have been trying to decide on the species. I was set on diamond back terrapins but unfortunately that won't work out. Perhaps musk or map? Too bad an alligator snapping turtle isn't a good fit :) Which ones have you had luck with...

Ah bummer to hear that. Are the little turtles as destructive as the puffers? Thanks for the reply! Still hoping to hear first hand experience

I haven't found any recent discussion around acrylic or glass (this seems to be the most recent from 2014: https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/glass-or-acrylic.104387/) Has anyone had good luck with acrylic tanks for aquatic turtles? I am sure the larger ones can scratch the viewing planes...