Heater for Mangrove Swamp

[TeamTJ]

My son just received 2 red-ear sliders for his birthday.  He also got the Mangrove Swamp for them to live in.

My question is this...What is the best way to provide heat for this habitat?

I saw a heating pad at PetSmart that says it can be used on small plastic habitats, but it must go on the side.  if I put it on the side of the Mangrove Swamp, less than 1/3 will be below the water level.

Any advice is appreciated!

Morgan

[bascomb]

Red eared sliders need deep water to swim and dive in. If they are of any size you are going to need a 40 to 55 gallong to get them of on the right foot. When you up size let us know and we will help you with filter size, heater size, lighting, etc.

[picasso14]

you need a real tank. the heating pads are ok but u really want a submersible heater in a 55 gallon tank to start.. they need room to swim also a basking area wit a uva/uvb bulb and a filter..you should be able to find everything from turtlesale with the exception of the tank.

-picasso