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NNT · 08-09-2016, 10:40 AM

I had 2 female since they were babies. both are probably around 20 years old now. get the biggest possible tank you can since they will out growth any. 75 G will do you fine for a while but make sure you give them a basking area. (I custom made mine on top of the tank with PVC pipe and egg crate panel) also, get the most powerful canister filter you can buy in store. I am using a Fluval FX6 and still have to clean the filter like every 2 to 3 months.
I feed mine mostly on turtle pellet with dried shrimps. plus cricket/superworms/ small fish/cooked chicken occasionally for treats.

08-09-2016, 10:40 AM	#23
NNT RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Van Posts: 930 Thanked 53 Times in 30 Posts Failed 13 Times in 3 Posts	I had 2 female since they were babies. both are probably around 20 years old now. get the biggest possible tank you can since they will out growth any. 75 G will do you fine for a while but make sure you give them a basking area. (I custom made mine on top of the tank with PVC pipe and egg crate panel) also, get the most powerful canister filter you can buy in store. I am using a Fluval FX6 and still have to clean the filter like every 2 to 3 months. I feed mine mostly on turtle pellet with dried shrimps. plus cricket/superworms/ small fish/cooked chicken occasionally for treats.