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Post by hlwallis22 on Feb 13, 2011 10:57:04 GMT
Hi, my boyfriend has three red eared terrapins and is struggling to keep them as they are so expensive. The heater on the tank is using a lot of electricity and because of this he has considered getting rid of them.
Does anyone else have the same problem with their heater? Do you have any advice?
Thanks
Helen
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Post by Turtle Rescue UK on Feb 13, 2011 12:49:13 GMT
Hi Helen
Welcome to Turtle Rescues Forum, I'm Dan the admin/web person so if you have any troubles please just say, and i will try to help you in the best way i can.
I currently own two turtles. Their names are Rougeo & Coot. I have had them for about two years now.
What size tank are they kept in?
And what heater are you using?
Kind Regards Dan
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Post by turtlegirl on Feb 13, 2011 20:15:07 GMT
I have 11 tanks with tropical fish and turtles, all of which have strong filters and most have heaters too. My electricity bills are not exceptionally high -couldn't afford it if they were as I have 12 turtles and I'm unemployed. I very much doubt ???it is the heater in one tank that is using up so much electricity for 2 reasons: 1. Aquarium heaters are 100-300 watts, equivalent to 1-3 light bulbs. For comparison a hairdryer is at least 1400 watts and an electric fan heater 2000 watts. 2. Aquarium heaters normaly hve a thermostst and will only come on for a short time whenthe temperature drops below the set temperature. This means that in practice they are probably only on for 30 mins - 1.5 hours a day max, even in the coldest weather, less if you have good central heating in the room
To save energy you cn insulate the tank with bubblewrap or polystyreneround th esides, leaving only he front uncovered to view turtles. I do this with ll my tanks. When it's very cold I also cover all tanks at night with an old duvet or jacket.
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Post by hlwallis22 on Feb 14, 2011 19:34:32 GMT
Hi, the tank is 4ft. not sure what made of the heater is though. How much water are terrapins meant to have?
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