Turtle Tanks

Turtle tanks are the most important thing you will need to care for your turtle. These tanks need be strong so they can withstand water pressure. Without the proper living habitat, your turtle may get sick or weak fro being unable to move around or swim properly. Ensuring the right tank for your turtle is as important as ensuring he is eating the right food. Here are some tips on what kind of turtle tank you should have for your turtle:

Length: 3-4x the turtle’s length
Width: 2x the turtle’s length
Height: 12 inches above the highest level that the turtle can reach inside the tank so the turtle can't escape

If you put more than turtle in a tank, increase these dimensions by 50% per turtle. This will ensure that each turtle has enough personal space to move around and live in. If the tank is too small, the turtles might fight each other.

For the water area in the tank:
Length: 3-4x's the turtle’s length
Width: 2x's the turtle’s length
Height: 2x the turtle’s length

If you plan on adding decorations, large stones, or anything else to the water, make sure you increase the size of the water area to accommodate this. Every time you put something in your turtle tank, you are taking away space that the turtle can use for itself so you always want to think about that and make sure the turtle as plenty of space.

Here are three usual tips too:

Tip #1
Remember no turtles are the same. Every turtle species needs different housing, feeding and water needs. Clearly find out what species your pet turtle is before you get a tank so you get the best tank for that species.

Tip #2
Avoid putting sharp, small, or pointy objects in tank. Your turtle could hurt themselves or eat it and die. And you don't want that!

Tip #3
Aquatic turtles need to be kept in aquariums with deep water, a basking area. Turtles that are land turtles still need some water but should not be kept in aquariums. They only need a little water so a small little wading pool is fine.

Using these tips, you will make sure that turtle or turtles has enough space to move around and live in in their tank as well as making sure you get the best type of tank for your turtle. Land and water turtles both have different needs when it comes to their habitat.