Can red ear sliders be kept in a fully aquatic setup?

Just wondering. im more of a lizard person

Can red ear sliders be kept in a fully aquatic setup?
I agree with others here. I own 4 Aquatic turtles. If they are strong swimmers they will be fine....but you do need a place for them to get out of the water (Basking area and a light)





I would also suggest places in the water...IE log, flowerpot..where they can rest inside the water as well as outside of the water. Aquatic turtles can drown and they need to get under the proper lighting to fight off parasites as well!!





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Reply:they need a spot to bask in the sun fully dry. just dont fill it up with too much water where u cant put a docking station on.
Reply:If you are talking about an aquatic setup like a fsih tank then%26lt; no.. You want to fill the tank about a third of the way full for a red eared. They like to bask and spend more time than you think out of the water so you would want a dock or something that is above the water for basking..
Reply:nope, they must come out of the water and dry thier shells or they could get soft shell a hard thing to beat. they need to bask and have a place to come out of the water and rest when they are tired of swimming. hope this helps!!
Reply:The tank can consist mainly of water, but you need to have a basking area for them to climb up on and get out of the water and the proper lighting, etc. They need to dry out occasionally and need the special lighting to process the calcium they need in their diets to keep their shells healthy.
Reply:You can have them in one, but they must have a floating rock or some sort to get out of the water, or they can possibly drown.



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