How can I make the water for my turtle warmer?

Question

I've been getting good answers and advice so i check my turtle water and it's ice cold! when i first put in the water it was hot so how can i make the water warmer? I have a reptile lamp.....so what can I do?

Answer 1

an aquarium heater is your best bet, when you buy one though stop by home depot and get some pvc pipe as well, its very cheap so don't worry about the cost. You will need to put the heater in the pvc tube and drill as many holes in the tube as possible to let the heat escape. If you dint cover it the turtles will either get stuck behind it and burn themselves or they will hit it against the glass and break it and electrocute themselves. I have had turtles and they will destroy most anything in their cage at one point or another.

Answer 2

keep the light on for about 10-12 hours or get a temp. regulating thermonitor and set the thermonitor for the temp you want. the temp may feel cold to you since humans blood temp is about 98.6 but a temp. monitor would help you be sure of the temp.

Answer 3

Try buying and underwater aquarium tank heater at your local petstore.

Answer 4

I suggest getting the Tetra Aquatic Reptile Heater. It keeps terrarium water at a constant 78°F. It is a submersible 100 watt reptile heater for up to 30 gallon terrariums. The heater is encased in a high-impact plastic cage to keep your pet safe. The versatile design with suction cup mounts and an 8 ft long power cord. Warm the terrarium water of your aquatic reptile with this submersible heater. Compact, low-profile, 100 watt heater boasts a protective, high-impact plastic housing that keeps your pet safely away from the heating element.

Answer 5

go to walmart, buy a submersible heater (doesnt have to have the protective plastic or an PVC pipe on it) and set it to 75-76. your turtle's water will stay at that constant temp.