Full tank view
Setup
- Tank Size: 100 gallons
- Substrate: River rocks
- Lighting: UVB (Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO 24” (10.0 UVB) + basking lamp + flood light
- Heating: Aqueon Pro 300
- Filtration: Fluval FX6
- Air: Large pond air stone powered by a shared AquaMiracle 600 GPH air pump
Plants & Decorations
- Plants: None. The turtles eat everything
- Mopani wood
- 9” Terracotta Azalea Pot (9”W x 6”H) – Unglazed natural clay
- Basking platform: DIY above-tank PVC platform
Inhabitants
- Turtles: 2 Red-Eared Sliders (~20 years old)
- Tank Mates: None (turtles only)
- Feeding: Pellets, leafy greens, occasional carrots
Notes & History
- Established: 2008
- Water change schedule: 75% bi-weekly
- I’ve had these gals since they were babies—about the size of a quarter. I got them 20 years ago and learned a lot along the way. As they grew, I upgraded their space and eventually found this tank on Craigslist. They grew fast… and kept growing.