What else do i need for my RES turtles?

Question

what I have so far

* a 20 g long tank ( yes i am buying a bigger one when it is time)

* 100 heater( is that ok?)

* 2 themometers

* i think its called a bubbler ( idk if i need it)

please tell me what else i need

also i need detales to get me get a better idea of what i need

i am also going to buy a filter for a 30 g tank because i know how dirty turtles are

one more think i know there help full but dont give me a link just list your ideas

thank you for all of your help

Answer 1

you dont need the long flueresant lights.  they are  a waste of money.  dont heat the water you want the animal to be able to bask under a heat lamp 75-100w.  that is all that you need

Answer 2

you need:

a basking area (zoo-med turtle dock works well)

a heat lamp (house bulb is cheap, works well)

a UVB lamp (exo-terra, 26w 5.0 UVB)

a filter rated for over 40-50 gallons (a 30g one won't be enough)

no gravel as a substrate, try large river rocks or sand instead.

a large place to swim (majority of the tank filled with water)

Answer 3

yes you do need a filter and you need a place for them to go to bask in the tank ...because if they dont dry there shell they can get sick......

Answer 4

get everything jessy said and a good name.