{"id":1274,"date":"2022-09-16T07:51:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T07:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beingreptiles.com\/?p=1274"},"modified":"2022-09-16T08:02:12","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T08:02:12","slug":"red-eared-slider-tank-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beingreptiles.com\/red-eared-slider-tank-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"Red-eared Slider Tank Setup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
An overcrowded turtle tank lowers the lifespan of red-eared sliders. First, red-eared slider waste is very toxic. It contains a lot of ammonia and nitrates that can reduce the water quality in a few days. A poorly managed turtle tank also increases the risk of diseases like shell rot. Therefore, a proper tank setup is essential for a healthy and happy red-eared slider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best red-eared slider tank setup has the proper lighting, heating, substrates, aquatic plants, and filtration system. Although it seems costly, you can prioritize the purchase. If the water temperature always falls below 50°F, buy an automatic <\/strong>Turtletherm Aquatic Turtle Heater<\/strong><\/a>. But if it is overcrowded, get a larger tank first.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the red-eared slider tank setup is not always about the tank size. I have discussed the kind of tank you should give your red-eared sliders below. Armed with the tank size and requirements in this guide, you can easily set up a tank for your red-eared sliders. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat kind of tank do Red-eared sliders need?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n