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UVB bulbs should provide the main lighting. UVB light stimulates the production of vitamin D3 and maintains the natural environment, while UVA light encourages more activity and a heartier appetite. Marine Biologist & Reptile Specialist Expert Interview.

Turtles need a high-quality UV light to stay healthy.

The light itself needs to shine on the portion of the tank you intend to set aside as a basking area.

You can use a lamp that hooks onto the turtle tank, or you could opt for one that stands separately but can be directed down onto the tank. The height of the tank should be one and a half to two times the length of the turtle, but you should also make sure that there is a full 1 foot (30.5 cm) above the highest point the turtle can reach when placed inside the tank to prevent the turtle from climbing out.

For most turtles, the length of the tank should be three or four times the length of the turtle and the width should be twice the length of the turtle.

Otherwise, your turtle may not have enough room to flip itself upright if it accidentally turns upside-down.

Keep in mind that the tank should be deeper than it is wide.

This should give you your final tank size.

If you have more than one turtle, size the tank according to your first turtle and add half that size to your original measurement for each additional turtle.

The glass used for turtle tanks should be at least 0.4 inches (10 mm) thick.

The glass is too thin and can break due to the pressure of the water. Do not use a reptile tank designed for terrestrial (land-living) reptiles.If you do not have a mature turtle, base your measurements off the average size your turtle's species reaches upon maturity.Your turtle will need a glass fish tank that can provide roughly 10 to 15 gallons (38 to 57 L) of water for every 1 inch (2.5 cm) of turtle.