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Hi, i just joined the group, i’m new to yahoo! and to diamondbacks, i just got my first (he’s an ornate diamondback, about 1 + 1/4 inches big, very adorable) and i’m wondering if my tank setup is appropriate… right now he’s in a 5 gallon tank, the left side of the tank is raised considerably so he has a pond (about 2 inches of water) to swim in, the water in the tank is brakkish river water from near the ocean, i feed him live sowbugs but that’s all i can think of to feed him right now, he’s so tiny! I might move on to crickets or try feeding him tubifex worms or something of the like, any ideas? i have a small fern in the tank, should i plant more items? Anyone have any pictures of their setups? Thanks, i look forward to hearing from you!
Welcome to the group, Wow an ornate diamondback is one heck of a way to start out in diamondbacks. They are awesome amiamal. I just recent just five myself. I as for as a tank I would at least get him a 20 gallon tank for now. I have been feeding my two week old crickets for the last week, I also have thrown in several diffent types of dry turtle food. I several different tanks and most of them are posted on my website. Check it out and if you have more question feel free to ask them. Good Luck Jonathan http://www.geocities.com/diamondbackterrapins/
Welcome to our group! In my experience I would just keep the tank bare except for a 1/2 brick or flat rock that the baby can climb out on. The water doesn’t need to be very deep. Enough to cover the baby. If they flip over they can flip back pretty easily. Keeping the setup this bare makes for very easy cleaning which it will need on a very regular basis, like every day. Try feeding him the little live red worms that can be purchased at a tropical fish store. Tiny pellet food is also good. Vickie (Head Moderator)
my tank (more detail) is raised 1 inch or so from the bottom on the pond end of the tank, and 2.5 inches on the basking area, i copied the design from http://winkrdink.tripod.com/mikesviquarium/id6.html , i added a submersable filter to the design (Mike didn’t have a filter, just a pump, claims the debris biodegrades and goes away, i don’t know how healthy the pH levels can be from that design) that also serves as sort of a fountain, to keep the tank clean, i’m thinking about altering the design again so it can have a deeper end. on the size of the tank issue, how much water do these guys need? I have a 20 gallon on hand (it’s occupied by two fish, i’ve been meaning to downgrade the tank and free it for other projects) but i’m not sure if that’s necesary for such a tiny turtle..
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