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Turtle tank set up checklist

When setting up a turtle’s tank, it is a great idea to have a turtle tank set up checklist at your beck and call. Despite the fact that many people think that it may be easy as pie to set up a turtle’s habitat; it is important to understand that different turtles require different habitats.
While there are a variety of turtle tanks to choose from; the most popular is a twenty gallon turtle tank;    which is why we will focus on the set up checklist that you will need for the setup of your turtle tank. Most of these required items will stay the same throughout the different sizes of aquariums. However, you should always research the type of turtle species you have adopted before setting it up!

• Your aquarium or tank
• Live turtle food
• Pellet turtle food
• Submersible filter
• Floating turtle platform or ramp
• A net (a fish net works fine)
• Submersible heater
• Thermometer
• Basking light
• Screen or mesh cover
• A book on caring for your specific species of turtle.