Moving

So I am moving at the end of May and then will move again in August/September. The question has, of course, come up: How do I move a turtle? The answer is, very carefully haha My plan is multi-fold. Cosetta will be moved to a smaller plastic container with water, basking lights, and heater (possibly)… Continue reading Moving

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Clearer Water!

The promise pictured, we are looking so much better! Just a reminder, I am only adding water and I am adding beneficial bacteria balls once a week. When we hit a month, I will do a partial water change.

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Don’t Make My Mistakes

The highly qualified consultant (Biologist Friend of A, also a Biologist but of no help with aquatic turtles) that told me to leave the f*****g turtle tank alone was totally right. I was the problem, waaaay too many water changes. We are come to the end of the 3rd bacteria ball treatment and not taking… Continue reading Don’t Make My Mistakes

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Water Changes

I have been advised that I am messing up my Nitrogen Cycle by changing the water too much and too often. For reference, I was doing a 25-50% water change every week. I have been advised that I need to LEAVE THE TANK ALONE! haha I am going to pick up these Beneficial Bacteria Balls,… Continue reading Water Changes

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The Nitrogen Cycle is Hard

It is hard, I’m having a hard time keeping the tank clear, that is all. Suggestions welcome!

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Building Your Own Tank Decor

So there are some cool videos that I have been watching: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXVK-XrnwznaqYx0aKGAtg They make their own tank decor and design some really awesome ones! I did some research and I think that I am going to build Cosetta a little rock feature. This will replace the corner platform and give her somewhere to cool down… Continue reading Building Your Own Tank Decor

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Basic Tank/Water Management

General Levels: pH: between 6 and 8. Most turtles can actually tolerate pH lower than 6, but the friendly bacteria in the filter can’t.Chlorine: 0.Ammonia: 0.Nitrite: 0.5 ppm or less (preferably zero).Nitrate: 40 ppm or less. Starting the Bacteria Conversion ProcessIn order to cultivate good bacteria growth in the tank, “Cycling”, the nitrogen cycle needs… Continue reading Basic Tank/Water Management

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Budget & Things I Bought

You may be wondering, “What is a good budget for getting and setting up a turtle?” Honestly, I have no idea. I did not have a budget planned out and I don’t think I want to know how much I ended up spending ( refuse to add up the below). I am generally a person… Continue reading Budget & Things I Bought

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Tank Set Up

This was two weeks ago. So here are the things I kept and are currently using: This is us now: Moving the filter and heater to the middle has made a big difference! I am thinking about putting the dock back in even though she doesn’t use it. I may just put it in high… Continue reading Tank Set Up

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