How to Set Up a Turtle Tank

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Choose a large, sturdy glass tank.. Provide a lamp.. Consider using a water heater.

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1

Choose a large, sturdy glass tank.

Step 1

Choose a large, sturdy glass tank.

2

Provide a lamp.

Step 2

Provide a lamp.

3

Consider using a water heater.

Step 3

Consider using a water heater.

4

Invest in a good filter.

Step 4

Invest in a good filter.

5

Look at tank covers.

Step 5

Look at tank covers.

6

Get the tools you'll need to monitor conditions.

Step 6

Get the tools you'll need to monitor conditions.

7

Spread substrate on the bottom of the tank only if needed.

Step 7

Spread substrate on the bottom of the tank only if needed.

8

Create a land area.

Step 8

Create a land area.

9

Provide a water-to-land ramp, if necessary.

Step 9

Provide a water-to-land ramp, if necessary.

10

Choose the right decorations.

Step 10

Choose the right decorations.

11

Place decorations and equipment carefully.

Step 11

Place decorations and equipment carefully.

12

Fill the tank with clean water.

Step 12

Fill the tank with clean water.

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