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Your #1 Guide on Pet and Wild Turtles

Shell Sanctuary
Shell Sanctuary

Your #1 Guide on Pet and Wild Turtles

  • Heating and Lighting

Do Turtles Need Nighttime Heat? Temperature Management Guide

Sea turtle swimming underwater in clear blue water

Nighttime heat for pet turtles: safe temp ranges, heating options, thermostat use, temp checks, and overheating prevention.

  • Matthew The
  • December 18, 2025
  • Water Quality

Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle in Your Turtle Tank: A Beginner’s Guide

A turtle swimming in a clear aquarium.

Nitrogen cycle for turtle tanks: ammonia, nitrite, nitrate; cycling steps, testing, water changes, and safe turtle care.

  • Matthew The
  • December 17, 2025
  • Water Quality

Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle in Your Turtle Tank

A turtle swimming underwater in a clear aquarium

How to cycle a turtle tank: test ammonia, nitrite, nitrate; set up a biofilter; water changes; spot issues for turtle health.

  • Matthew The
  • December 17, 2025
  • Water Quality

Turtle Tank Water Quality: Simple Testing and Maintenance Guide

Close-up of a striped turtle in a glass tank

Test turtle tank water: ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH; testing and maintenance schedule with water changes, filter care, fixes.

  • Matthew The
  • December 17, 2025
  • Aquatic Turtles

How Much Does a Pet Turtle Cost? A Complete Breakdown

A small turtle sits on a light surface inside a wire enclosure, with another turtle partially visible in the background and greenery in the blurred background.

Total cost breakdown for pet turtles: upfront gear, habitat, ongoing food, vet, yearly vs monthly by species, budgeting tips.

  • Matthew The
  • December 16, 2025
  • Water Quality

The Ultimate Guide to Water Conditioners for Turtle Tanks

Sea turtle swimming underwater in a clear turtle tank.

Choosing, dosing, and safe use of water conditioners for turtle tanks; safety, ingredients, maintenance, and product tips.

  • Matthew The
  • December 15, 2025
  • Aquatic Turtles

Turtle Anatomy and Shell Biology: Your Guide to Their Inner World

Close-up of a sea turtle's head and carapace, displaying the hexagonal shell scutes and intricate pattern.

Pet turtle owners: anatomy basics, shell biology, health indicators, growth, diet and care tips for species-specific shells.

  • Matthew The
  • December 15, 2025
  • Freshwater vs. Saltwater

Choosing Your Perfect Turtle: A Beginner’s Guide

Close-up of a turtle's face and shell, highlighting texture and details relevant when selecting a turtle species.

Compare turtle species by size, habitat, care, lifespan, diet, cost, housing, and legality to choose the right pet turtle.

  • Matthew The
  • December 14, 2025
  • Terrestrial Turtles

Turtle Anatomy: Legs, Toes, and Feet Simply Explained

A baby sea turtle on a sandy beach with its flippers extended, preparing to move.

Pet turtle care: legs, toes, and feet anatomy, limb movement, foot health, species differences, and practical care tips.

  • Matthew The
  • December 13, 2025
  • Understanding Turtle Behavior

Turtle Evolution History and Key Adaptations: A Gentle Guide

Sea turtle swimming underwater with a streamlined shell and paddle-like flippers

Trace turtle evolution history, key adaptations, and practical care tips for niche pet turtles.

  • Matthew The
  • December 13, 2025
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