Tank size

[pineapple]

I know bigger is better but what size indoor tank do you recommend for a 2-4 yr old russian tort? My guy currently is 1.5 yrs old has a 20 gal tank but spends a lot of time outdoors in a large enclosure. We live in Tucson so the weather is great pretty much year round.
With an upcoming move overseas we will lose the outdoor space and I need to buy a larger tank, suggestions?

 

[ascott]

41 feet by 83 feet....exactly ..., okay just funnin ya...

Overseas, have you checked what is required to ship him there and then back again when you return?

 

[Spn785]

Absolute minimum would be 4' x 2', but I would suggest more along the lines of 4' x 4'.

 

[pineapple]

Thanks for the input. I am looking into what it will cost to take him overseas and costs for returning to the US. It is VERY difficult to find accurate information.

 

[biochemnerd808]

What country are you moving to? Most European countries require a CITES certificate. I am not sure about other countries... I wouldn't buy a tank here (especially since aquariums aren't ideal anyway, for many reasons - I am glad your tortoise got to spend lots of time outside!)... I would wait until you are over there, and get a bookshelf, flip it onto its back, remove the shelves, line it with a tarp (or pond liner or something) and then you'll have a nice big tort table. Also make sure he has all the lights you need... UV and heat specifically. MOST countries will have something like that available.

Thanks for the input. I am looking into what it will cost to take him overseas and costs for returning to the US. It is VERY difficult to find accurate information.

 

[pineapple]

We are moving to South Korea.

 

[biochemnerd808]

What an exciting move!

I don't know if you'll be able to bring your tortoise... I hope someone else can tell you more? You might need to have a good friend care for him for a while until you get back?

We are moving to South Korea.

 

[Tom]

I don't think you are going to be able to take your tortoise back and forth, unfortunately. I like a minimum of 4x8' for an indoor adult Russian enclosure.