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Just wondering what the cichlid forum community knows about requirements for a turtle tank. I'm at constant battle with my wife about my tanks, and any foothold I can get with her I will leverage to my advantage
. A pet store down the street had one of these guys for sale for like $20. My wife likes them and would support me getting one. Right now the stipulation is I would have to use one of the tanks I already own but I'm working on that.
Anyways, I read a little bit about them. Adult males are smaller than adult females. One source recommends a 75g tank for a single adult male and a 125g tank for a single adult female. They require the capability to get out of the water for basking. They require a heat lamp and some type of UV lighting I can't remember right now.
My question is, suppose I could get ahold of somethink like a 4' 90g tank or bigger (taller and/or longer), and built a basking ledge a few inches down from the rim of the tank, are there any cichlids I could incorporate into this type of setup with say a male western painted turtle? I imagine it would have to be something large enough enough the turtle won't try to eat, but yet won't harass or try to take chunks out of the turtle.
Also, if anyone can direct me to a community where I might be able to find more information, I'd appreciate that as well.
Anyways, I read a little bit about them. Adult males are smaller than adult females. One source recommends a 75g tank for a single adult male and a 125g tank for a single adult female. They require the capability to get out of the water for basking. They require a heat lamp and some type of UV lighting I can't remember right now.
My question is, suppose I could get ahold of somethink like a 4' 90g tank or bigger (taller and/or longer), and built a basking ledge a few inches down from the rim of the tank, are there any cichlids I could incorporate into this type of setup with say a male western painted turtle? I imagine it would have to be something large enough enough the turtle won't try to eat, but yet won't harass or try to take chunks out of the turtle.
Also, if anyone can direct me to a community where I might be able to find more information, I'd appreciate that as well.