Upgrading the Terrapin tank!!

[diamondreef]

I raise Blue Diamond Back terrapins which are endangered in Florida. I do not buy them (would be illegal) I get them from a wildlife sheriff lady kind of close by.
Just sharing the new tank setup :)

 

[diamondreef]

Their new 40 gallon breeder tank! :)

 

[diamondreef]

Mixing sands for a different look lol...

 

[diamondreef]

Uploading as we go! Happening now! Lol

 

[Manaz101]

Looks cool! Curious as how it will turn out

 

[diamondreef]

Catching turtles lol

 

[diamondreef]

Lol these are also in with the terrapins :p

 

[diamondreef]

He left to go get water... We need more and ro unit takes too long. Need a booster :/ ...
Be back in a few with more updates!

Prob going to be a bit till it cycles some also :/ lol

 

[diamondreef]

They think they can escape lol...

 

[diamondreef]

Got more water ! :)

 

[diamondreef]

Waiting for it to get clear!

 

[diamondreef]

Getting there! :)

 

[FL_Reefer]

It's a great thing you two do for these little guys. There gonna luv there new home!

 

[diamondreef]

It's a great thing you two do for these little guys. There gonna luv there new home!

Aw thanks :) they needed more space bad so we got them a huge one :p I pay for food, tanks and everything. All volunteer lol :) they are so beautiful... and people use them for turtle soup :( just sad ...

 

[flowflezy]

Thanks it's cool to see them get big. I'm going to be sad when we release them. But then we get new babies. .:)

 

[diamondreef]

Brackish water btw... keep it real low..about .004 - .006 is where we like to try to keep it. They are amazing to watch.. Can I upload videos here? Lol

 

[diamondreef]

Releasing the turtles into the new tank! :)

 

[diamondreef]

Lol they're exploring :p

 

[diamondreef]

How do I post the video releasing them :/

 

[FL_Reefer]

How long do you guys keep them usually?