20 Gallon Stocking

ikermalli · 04-13-2008, 07:48 PM

Hello,

I am going to be stocking my 20 Gallon tank again. Just wondering: Can I put any turtles in this tank?

vettech909 · 04-13-2008, 08:20 PM

maybe 2 stinkpot turtles.don't let the name get to you.i had 4 in my 55gallon and they didnt smell at all!!!
there is a variety of musk turtles but to me,stinkpots are the best.you sould probly put 2 in your 20 gallon.if you buy,do a little research first.you cant just put them in any water condition.

ikermalli · 04-13-2008, 08:27 PM

They seem quite hard to care for as far as I have read and also I do not think I will be able to find them in my area.

vettech909 · 04-13-2008, 08:33 PM

hmmm.....
too me,stinkpots are the easiest turtles to care for!!!what about,do you want land or water types?

vettech909 · 04-13-2008, 08:37 PM

i just red that the wood turtle is the smallest turtle you could buy.research them.

ikermalli · 04-13-2008, 09:03 PM

The care sheet I read said it needed to be housed outside. Now I am thinking of getting a crayfish, a newt or a pacman frog

vettech909 · 04-13-2008, 09:12 PM

pacman frogs are exelent pets but need a little more care.crayfish need to eat feeder guppies.newts can eat regular reptile pellets but need a live treat once in awile.

ikermalli · 04-13-2008, 09:45 PM

I don't mind the feeder guppies, I also don't mind the pacman frog care, the newt will be the easiest since I will probably feed a staple of mealworms. Can they eat superworms or are they too small?

karazy · 04-13-2008, 09:52 PM

i'd say the crayfish is the easiest, and no, they dont eat only feeder guppies. they shud eat lots of veggies actualy

ikermalli · 04-13-2008, 10:01 PM

alright, thanks. I need to wait for a bit though as I just found out. Because I need to pay for my new phone soon. Then I need to get some money for the set-up etc. + i have tournaments for the next two weeks so I will be asking a lot of questions.
The main one is:

How do I convince my dad to let me get a pacman frog? he said he doesn't like reptiles and he said they are ugly.

shade2dope · 04-13-2008, 10:14 PM

show him pics I think there too cool looking for anyone to say no.lolDo you still have your betta?

ikermalli · 04-13-2008, 11:03 PM

lol, yeah I found a really cool one today, it just got in to petsmart a little while ago. Green and black. Yeah I still have a betta. Not the same one, the other one died a while back, now I have a red one named seamore :P

Ricker · 04-13-2008, 11:26 PM

I am gettign a 10g soon for cray fish. I found some GIANT ones at LFS I plan on getting two big ones ( Yes I know they will fight) and setting that. They seem real easy to care for.

ikermalli · 04-14-2008, 07:04 AM

Isn't the minimum size for them a 20 Gallon?

Ricker · 04-14-2008, 07:14 AM

I don't see why I think you are thinking of the blue ones maybe? I am talking about ones you find in the river/creek. I think 10 is a good size if it out grows I will upgrade to a 20. I would put him in 55 but my fish/plants would be ate from him lol.

vettech909 · 04-14-2008, 07:40 AM

my crayfish didnt like the veggies and fruit i put in.plus,it got the water really dirty and the petstore said to feed them feeder guppies instead.they loved them!!!

Knight~Ryder · 04-14-2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vettech909

maybe 2 stinkpot turtles.don't let the name get to you.i had 4 in my 55gallon and they didnt smell at all!!!

The Eastern Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus) will emit a musky, skunk-like smell if it is disturbed or handled.

Source: http://www.rom.on.ca/ontario/risk.ph...t&lang=&id=294

Ricker · 04-14-2008, 10:52 AM

Quote:

my crayfish didnt like the veggies and fruit i put in.plus,it got the water really dirty and the petstore said to feed them feeder guppies instead.they loved them!!!

They also love each other at LFS I saw them eating one.

amypicot · 04-14-2008, 01:50 PM

my crayfish loved peas and prawns. i think it is 20 gallon minimum though, we had 2 in a 46 gallon and they stayed seperate ends of the tank and never came into contact, we had to take them back as they were eating my fish

vettech909 · 04-14-2008, 02:29 PM

if you want crayfish i would get 2 in a 20 gallon.get lots of rocks.

04-13-2008, 07:48 PM	#1
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 707	20 Gallon Stocking Hello, I am going to be stocking my 20 Gallon tank again. Just wondering: Can I put any turtles in this tank? __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

04-13-2008, 08:20 PM	#2
vettech909 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 146	maybe 2 stinkpot turtles.don't let the name get to you.i had 4 in my 55gallon and they didnt smell at all!!! there is a variety of musk turtles but to me,stinkpots are the best.you sould probly put 2 in your 20 gallon.if you buy,do a little research first.you cant just put them in any water condition. __________________ 55GALLON: 1 PACU 1 GOLDFISH 2 GOLD GOURAMIS 1 RED EARED SLIDER TURTLE 1 YELLOW BELLIED SLIDER TURTLE 5GALLON: 3 ALBINO BLACK SKIRT TETRAS 1 "MUPPY" 2 PLATYS 1 BLACK KUHLI LOACH 2.5GALLON: 1 ALBINO MBUNA CICHLID BETTA BOWL: 1 RED MALE BETTA DREAM TANK: PLANTED W//BLACK GRAVEL 3 ZEBRA DANIOS 6 PIGMY CORY CATS 4 TIGER BARBS 2 BLACK TETRAS 4 MARBLE HATCHET FISH 10 GALLON: 1 FEMALE EASTERN BOX TURTLE(GETTING A 50GALLON PLASTIC TUB SOON)

04-13-2008, 08:27 PM	#3
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 707	They seem quite hard to care for as far as I have read and also I do not think I will be able to find them in my area. __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

04-13-2008, 08:33 PM	#4
vettech909 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 146	hmmm..... too me,stinkpots are the easiest turtles to care for!!!what about,do you want land or water types? __________________ 55GALLON: 1 PACU 1 GOLDFISH 2 GOLD GOURAMIS 1 RED EARED SLIDER TURTLE 1 YELLOW BELLIED SLIDER TURTLE 5GALLON: 3 ALBINO BLACK SKIRT TETRAS 1 "MUPPY" 2 PLATYS 1 BLACK KUHLI LOACH 2.5GALLON: 1 ALBINO MBUNA CICHLID BETTA BOWL: 1 RED MALE BETTA DREAM TANK: PLANTED W//BLACK GRAVEL 3 ZEBRA DANIOS 6 PIGMY CORY CATS 4 TIGER BARBS 2 BLACK TETRAS 4 MARBLE HATCHET FISH 10 GALLON: 1 FEMALE EASTERN BOX TURTLE(GETTING A 50GALLON PLASTIC TUB SOON)

04-13-2008, 08:37 PM	#5
vettech909 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 146	i just red that the wood turtle is the smallest turtle you could buy.research them. __________________ 55GALLON: 1 PACU 1 GOLDFISH 2 GOLD GOURAMIS 1 RED EARED SLIDER TURTLE 1 YELLOW BELLIED SLIDER TURTLE 5GALLON: 3 ALBINO BLACK SKIRT TETRAS 1 "MUPPY" 2 PLATYS 1 BLACK KUHLI LOACH 2.5GALLON: 1 ALBINO MBUNA CICHLID BETTA BOWL: 1 RED MALE BETTA DREAM TANK: PLANTED W//BLACK GRAVEL 3 ZEBRA DANIOS 6 PIGMY CORY CATS 4 TIGER BARBS 2 BLACK TETRAS 4 MARBLE HATCHET FISH 10 GALLON: 1 FEMALE EASTERN BOX TURTLE(GETTING A 50GALLON PLASTIC TUB SOON)

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04-13-2008, 09:03 PM	#6
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 707	The care sheet I read said it needed to be housed outside. Now I am thinking of getting a crayfish, a newt or a pacman frog __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

04-13-2008, 09:12 PM	#7
vettech909 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 146	pacman frogs are exelent pets but need a little more care.crayfish need to eat feeder guppies.newts can eat regular reptile pellets but need a live treat once in awile. __________________ 55GALLON: 1 PACU 1 GOLDFISH 2 GOLD GOURAMIS 1 RED EARED SLIDER TURTLE 1 YELLOW BELLIED SLIDER TURTLE 5GALLON: 3 ALBINO BLACK SKIRT TETRAS 1 "MUPPY" 2 PLATYS 1 BLACK KUHLI LOACH 2.5GALLON: 1 ALBINO MBUNA CICHLID BETTA BOWL: 1 RED MALE BETTA DREAM TANK: PLANTED W//BLACK GRAVEL 3 ZEBRA DANIOS 6 PIGMY CORY CATS 4 TIGER BARBS 2 BLACK TETRAS 4 MARBLE HATCHET FISH 10 GALLON: 1 FEMALE EASTERN BOX TURTLE(GETTING A 50GALLON PLASTIC TUB SOON)

04-13-2008, 09:45 PM	#8
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 707	I don't mind the feeder guppies, I also don't mind the pacman frog care, the newt will be the easiest since I will probably feed a staple of mealworms. Can they eat superworms or are they too small? __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

04-13-2008, 09:52 PM	#9
karazy the bird is the word Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 623	i'd say the crayfish is the easiest, and no, they dont eat only feeder guppies. they shud eat lots of veggies actualy

04-13-2008, 10:01 PM	#10
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 707	alright, thanks. I need to wait for a bit though as I just found out. Because I need to pay for my new phone soon. Then I need to get some money for the set-up etc. + i have tournaments for the next two weeks so I will be asking a lot of questions. The main one is: How do I convince my dad to let me get a pacman frog? he said he doesn't like reptiles and he said they are ugly. __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

04-13-2008, 10:14 PM	#11
shade2dope Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 19 Posts: 370	show him pics I think there too cool looking for anyone to say no.lolDo you still have your betta? __________________ 3 Aulonocara Sp Maleri 2 female Two eletric blu ali 1 male 1 female,Clown Pleco,abn,Yellow Lab Two Haplochromis ruby green and some juvies, two flame backs one female, compressicep,Fancy Guppies Goby Dragon,Jack Demsey,Altolamprologus calvus (Chaitika)

04-13-2008, 11:03 PM	#12
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 707	lol, yeah I found a really cool one today, it just got in to petsmart a little while ago. Green and black. Yeah I still have a betta. Not the same one, the other one died a while back, now I have a red one named seamore :P __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

04-13-2008, 11:26 PM	#13
Ricker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 19 Posts: 514	I am gettign a 10g soon for cray fish. I found some GIANT ones at LFS I plan on getting two big ones ( Yes I know they will fight) and setting that. They seem real easy to care for.

04-14-2008, 07:04 AM	#14
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 707	Isn't the minimum size for them a 20 Gallon? __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

04-14-2008, 07:14 AM	#15
Ricker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 19 Posts: 514	I don't see why I think you are thinking of the blue ones maybe? I am talking about ones you find in the river/creek. I think 10 is a good size if it out grows I will upgrade to a 20. I would put him in 55 but my fish/plants would be ate from him lol.

04-14-2008, 07:40 AM	#16
vettech909 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 146	my crayfish didnt like the veggies and fruit i put in.plus,it got the water really dirty and the petstore said to feed them feeder guppies instead.they loved them!!! __________________ 55GALLON: 1 PACU 1 GOLDFISH 2 GOLD GOURAMIS 1 RED EARED SLIDER TURTLE 1 YELLOW BELLIED SLIDER TURTLE 5GALLON: 3 ALBINO BLACK SKIRT TETRAS 1 "MUPPY" 2 PLATYS 1 BLACK KUHLI LOACH 2.5GALLON: 1 ALBINO MBUNA CICHLID BETTA BOWL: 1 RED MALE BETTA DREAM TANK: PLANTED W//BLACK GRAVEL 3 ZEBRA DANIOS 6 PIGMY CORY CATS 4 TIGER BARBS 2 BLACK TETRAS 4 MARBLE HATCHET FISH 10 GALLON: 1 FEMALE EASTERN BOX TURTLE(GETTING A 50GALLON PLASTIC TUB SOON)

04-14-2008, 01:50 PM	#19
amypicot Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 24 Posts: 78	my crayfish loved peas and prawns. i think it is 20 gallon minimum though, we had 2 in a 46 gallon and they stayed seperate ends of the tank and never came into contact, we had to take them back as they were eating my fish

04-14-2008, 02:29 PM	#20
vettech909 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 146	if you want crayfish i would get 2 in a 20 gallon.get lots of rocks. __________________ 55GALLON: 1 PACU 1 GOLDFISH 2 GOLD GOURAMIS 1 RED EARED SLIDER TURTLE 1 YELLOW BELLIED SLIDER TURTLE 5GALLON: 3 ALBINO BLACK SKIRT TETRAS 1 "MUPPY" 2 PLATYS 1 BLACK KUHLI LOACH 2.5GALLON: 1 ALBINO MBUNA CICHLID BETTA BOWL: 1 RED MALE BETTA DREAM TANK: PLANTED W//BLACK GRAVEL 3 ZEBRA DANIOS 6 PIGMY CORY CATS 4 TIGER BARBS 2 BLACK TETRAS 4 MARBLE HATCHET FISH 10 GALLON: 1 FEMALE EASTERN BOX TURTLE(GETTING A 50GALLON PLASTIC TUB SOON)

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