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[butterflygirl921]

Update. My pet store was running a sale but all they had on tanks was a 75 gallon so i guess my girl will be happy tonight

[Kansasslider]

That's great!

[butterflygirl921]

just got it now in the process of setting up the stand

[butterflygirl921]

The new tank set up she seems to like it shes just hesitant of the now basking area lol but shes diving and swimming around and trying to eat the filter hoses lol

[steve]

Looks very nice! You might want to add a background to hide some of the wires/tubes.

[Kansasslider]

Should be happy in there!

[butterflygirl921]

Yes she is I am thinking about getting some plants for her and like steve said a background

[Roazbear]

Hello Everyone

I am also a new owner of a 7" slider. I have a question about the right pump and filter. Our tank came a set with a pump/filter hanging of the outside. The part that goes in the water gets clogged on a daily basis. The pump stops working until I clean out the clog. Is there a better solution then cleaning it out everyday? Would a canister filter be a solution or would I have the same problem?

Right now she is a 40 gal tank. Can I squeeze a year out of a tank this size or do I need to go up in size for her to be well taken care of. Any input would be so appreciated.
Roazbear
AKA Geoff
Austin, TX
Keeper of Abigail the Red Slider

[Kansasslider]

Maybe some sand too.

[Kansasslider]

Canister filter for sure! So,you got a new tank and a new turtle thats wrather large? Interesting!

[butterflygirl921]

Lol no that wasn t me I still have the same one girl :p and I put gravel in the tank she found a few small pieces but she puts them in her mouth then spits them right out its like she knows its not food should I be worried

[Kansasslider]

Yes you should be worried. I would get it out of the tank! Oops thought that was your post about the 7" turtle. I need to pay attention. I was tired, long day.

[Kansasslider]

Roazbear,
Your turtle will be ok in the 40g until you can get a larger tank. Canister filters will not clog up as your experiencing with the smaller hob filter. Just keep in mind larger is better when it comes to filters.

[butterflygirl921]

OK I'm taking it out now. She loves to dig and most of the rocks are really big so I figured try it thank you

[Kansasslider]

"Impaction is a real and serious problem with smaller RES and gravel. You may not see it occur but it does happen often and gravel should be immediately removed from any habitat you keep a RES in"