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Stinkpot common musk turtle tank size.
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They are an aquatic turtle that comes from eastern north america.
Turtles are from fish addicts in langley bc.
The musk turtle can grow to 100mm 4 4 long and needs a proportional amount of space to live happily.
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For this reason we suggest a tank with at least 600mm in width.
I have used a 20 gallon long tank to keep one adult musk turtle with a fluval 2plus canister submersible filter to keep things clean.
Common musk turtle sternoptherus ororatus.
For adults fill the tank any depth 10 inches to 2 feet at least part of the enclosure.
Common musk turtles are found in the eastern parts of north america all the way from ontario down to florida.
Living in slow moving streams permanent ponds and lakes.
Although musk turtles are considered carnivores by nature however they may also eat algae.
Musk turtles require a turtle tank as their enclosure.
The common musk turtle also known as the eastern musk turtle or the stinkpot is a popular choice as a pet because of their size and relative ease of care.
They are also known as stinkpot turtles due to a smelly liquid they produce from musk glands when threatened.
The common musk turtle is an ideal beginner species due to their adult size and ease of care.
Other mud musk turtles common snappers have this capability.
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They are also found in habitats extending to the west into wisconsin and texas.
Most turtle hobbyists recommend keeping common musk turtles in at least a 20 to 29 gallon tank.
This is because they will need fully submerged sections without risk of warping or leaking.
We recommend a minimum 29 gallon tank size the bigger the better given their fairly active nature.
With proper care these turtles can live 30 40 years in captivity.
The common musk turtle is known as the stinkpot turtle because they can emit an offensive foul odor.
Housing one or a pair of common musk turtles is easily accomplished in an aquarium.
Stinkpots are amongst the smallest north american turtles reaching about 4 5 scl.
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They also feed on aquatic insects like damselfly nymphs tadpoles and dragonfly and fish eggs.
Common musk turtle diet.
Stink pot turtle care taking home two stink pot turtles.
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If they feel threatened they can release a foul musky odor which is how they got their alternative name of stinkpot.