Tetra 20 Gallon Deluxe Aquarium Kit for Aquatic Turtles | Includes 2 Heat Lamps, 20 Gallon Glass Tank With Screen, Decorative Water Filter With Cartridges, Basking Platform, Plant

Part of being a great pet owner is providing a thriving environment. Tetra Aquatic Turtle Deluxe Kit includes the essentials needed to get started with your new turtle. Also great for frogs and newts, this 20-gallon terrarium environment with filter and heating lamps incorporates a basking platform for your pet’s pleasure. Make this great tank a feature piece in your home. Along with a 20-gallon glass aquarium, your kit includes all of these essentials: Tetrafauna Decorative ReptoFilter with three cartridges, two 5. 5-inch dome lamps with bulbs, Tetrafauna Turtle Terrace Basking Platform, a boxwood plant mat, a screen top with locking clips and Tetra product samples. Place your reptile kit in a location close to an electrical outlet to allow the use of lights and filters. The kit should not be placed near heating or air conditioning ducts, or in direct sunlight, as this can cause the temperature inside the habitat to fluctuate, and direct sunlight can cause algae growth. Since 1951, Tetra has developed the world’s most comprehensive body of fish food knowledge, and fishkeeping enthusiasts have looked to the brand for products and solutions that add ease and beauty to their home. Whether you're an experienced hobbyist or just starting out, Tetra has everything you need – from a large variety of quality fish food and innovative equipment to test kits and decor.

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Aquatic Turtle Deluxe Kit 20

The thought of having a pet can be exciting and daunting.Part of being a great pet owner is providing a thriving environment.This kit includes the essentials needed to start your aquatic turtle habitat.Also good for frogs and newts, this 20 gallon environment incorporates a basking platform for your pet's pleasure and a waterfall filter for your pleasure.Make this great tank a feature piece in your home.

Your kit includes all the essentials

Along with a 20 gallon glass aquarium, this tank includes a Tetrafauna(R) Decorative ReptoFilter(R) with three cartridges, Tetrafauna Turtle Terrace basking platform, a boxwood plant mat and a screen top with locking clips.

Heating

2- 5.5" dome lamps, a 60 watt heating bulb and a 13 watt 5.0 UVB bulb.

Take a closer look at the Decorative ReptoFilter:

Instantly create a beautiful waterfall and basking area for newts, frogs and turtles in any aquarium up to 55 gallons.The integrated three-stage Whisper filtration uses easily replaceable medium ReptoFilter cartridges (3-pack included) and keeps water clear and odor-free.Large intake holes prevent clogging and the cover keeps animals out while providing an ideal area for basking.

Additional Purchase Considerations

• Gravel
• Decorative plants
• Aquarium background
• Gravel cleaner
• Reptile Heater

Step 1: Clean

Begin by cleaning out your tank with tap water (do not use soap or chemicals on aquarium or plants).

Step 2: Rinse

Rinse the Decorative ReptoFilter unit and place in the rear corner of the aquarium.Rinse gravel thoroughly until water runs clear, then add to aquarium bottom.Next, rinse the basking platform and any plants or decorations and arrange as desired.

Step 3: Add Water

Add tap water so that the water level falls between the minimum and maximum fill lines marked on the back of the Decorative ReptoFilter.The water level should be below the top of the basking platform.Add water conditioner to remove the chlorine from the tap water before adding pets.

Step 4: Add Heat and Light

Finally, install the 60-Watt incandescent bulb into one of the dome lamps included. Place lamp in screen above the basking platform. Install the UVB bulb in the other lamp and position on the screen top above the basking area.