I'm very fortunate to still have 2 healthy grandmas, but to have 2 that like tanks with water and animals in them, UNHEARD OF LUCK! One of my grandmas is the one that has the 10 gallon tank, the other doesn't have a tank but called me today. She asked me if I had an aquarium because she wanted a turtle. I told her yes and she asked if she could use it. I said yes but I have to do a bit of research first. So, this is what we have: One 5 Gallon Glass Aquarium, One 16x8 in. fluorescent hood, and One Tetra Whisper 2-10 Filter. I plan on making the paludarium 50% land, 50% water, with the water being 3-4 in. deep. I know I need a substrate, but do I need any other equipment? What about plants or rocks, should I get any of those? And finally, what kind of turtle should she get that will stay small? All help would be greatly appreciated!
