P0ppy Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 This is the first time that I have started a topic and hope that I am doing it right. I have a 75 gallon planted aquarium that I love, but unfortunately I still want more. Probably a crutch for most that are here. I like a variety and now want to include three 20 gallon tanks. One for a turtle, one for frogs, and one for shrimp. I believe that I want to start with an aquatic turtle and this is where my problem and question comes to light. Is there an aquatic turtle that can be comfortable in a 20 gallon tank?? Appreciate any insight with not only the turtle, but the setup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 To be honest, it depends on the species of turtle you decide on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P0ppy Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 On 10/12/2022 at 1:10 AM, TheSwissAquarist said: To be honest, it depends on the species of turtle you decide on! And that is why I included the size of the tank that I had thought about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) From what I have researched common musks and 3 striped muds (3"-4" shell length) are the only ones that you could maybe get away with in a 20 long. But I would strongly recommend going for a 40 breeder instead. Neither of those turtles needs alot of depth but the more floor space the better. I have a 3 striped mud turtle in a 65 gallon (36" wide 18" deep and 24" tall) that is the same foot print as the 40 breeder but I have not filled it to the top so it is probably about 40 gallons of water and that is perfect for him for life. As a bonus my 3 striped mud turtle is very active and does good with plants and small fish tankmates so the aquarium is very busy. They do need a basking area but I have only ever seen him use it twice so it does not need to be to big. Edited October 12, 2022 by Kent 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Is does seem that a couple of African Dwarf Frogs may be a bit better than a turtle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arthritic Aquarist Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) I had a Painted Turtle when I was a kid. We'd rescued it from the pool filter (!). I had a spare 20 gallon and so housed it there. Part of the tank was shallow water with another raised area for it to sun/bask itself. Eventually it outgrew the tank and I had to rehome it. Edited October 12, 2022 by The Arthritic Aquarist Fixed typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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