{"product_id":"eco-tech-turtle-hatchling-aquarium-71-x-51-x-45cm","title":"Eco Tech Turtle Hatchling Aquarium 71 x 51 x 45cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA right-sized starter tank for a young pet turtle.\u003c\/strong\u003e This 71 × 51 × 45 cm glass aquarium has a filter and a basking dock already built in, giving a hatchling or juvenile freshwater turtle swimming room and a dry platform to climb out onto under heat and UVB lighting, without the size or cost of an adult-sized tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in filter\u003c\/strong\u003e — fitted from the factory, so there's no separate filter to source and plumb in before the tank can be cycled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in basking dock\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dry platform is already in place, so a young turtle has somewhere to climb out and bask from day one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e71 × 51 × 45 cm footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e — a wide, shallow-enough profile that suits a hatchling or juvenile turtle's swimming and climbing ability better than a tall tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear glass construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — full viewing from the front and both sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized to be affordable as a starter\u003c\/strong\u003e — a smaller footprint and price than an adult-sized setup, while your turtle is still growing into one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71 × 51 × 45 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNominal capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 163 L, calculated from the external dimensions. The actual water volume held is less once the built-in dock, filter and any substrate are in place and the tank isn't filled to the rim.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiltration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBasking area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in dock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included, and what you'll still need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tank arrives ready to fill and stock with a filter and dock already fitted — but a turtle also needs heat, UV, a secure lid and supplements that aren't part of the tank itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e71 × 51 × 45 cm glass aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in basking dock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll still need:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA secure mesh or lockable lid, since this tank isn't listed as including one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA basking heat lamp and a UVB tube, mounted above the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thermostat to control the heat lamp — see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eco-tech-ezy-set-dig-thermost\"\u003eEco Tech EZY SET Digital Thermostat\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clamp fixture to hold the heat lamp — see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-deluxe-porcelain-clamp-lamp-8-5-reflector\"\u003eZoo Med Deluxe Porcelain Clamp Lamp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thermometer for the basking spot and the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dechlorinator or water conditioner for tap water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA calcium supplement for shell and bone health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the right size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 71 × 51 cm, this tank suits a hatchling or juvenile turtle. It's a starter tank rather than a forever home: most pet turtles grow steadily over their first year or two, and a turtle that starts here will eventually need more swimming length than 71 cm gives. The Eco Tech Turtle Aquarium (121 × 41 × 50 cm) is the size to move up to as your turtle grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHatchling and juvenile freshwater aquatic turtles, as a starter tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult or near-adult turtles — move up to the larger Eco Tech Turtle Aquarium 121 × 41 × 50cm instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish-only or planted community setups — turtles are messy eaters and will disturb plants and often eat tankmates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrestrial reptiles — this is a swimming tank, not a terrarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurtles produce far more waste than fish of a similar size, so the built-in filter works harder here than it would in a same-sized fish tank. Check and rinse the filter media regularly, and keep up with partial water changes even with the filter running. Watch your turtle's growth against the tank size — a turtle that's outgrowing this tank needs to move up sooner rather than later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium for the current warranty terms on this tank. These terms sit in addition to your consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law, which apply regardless of any manufacturer warranty period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this tank come with a filter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A filter and a basking dock are built in, so you don't need to buy these separately to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it come with a lid?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt isn't listed as including a mesh lid or cover. Add a secure mesh lid so you can mount heat and UVB lighting above the tank safely and keep your turtle from climbing out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long will my turtle fit in this tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on the species, but most pet turtles outgrow a 71 cm starter tank within their first year or two. Plan on moving up to a larger tank, such as the 121 × 41 × 50 cm Eco Tech Turtle Aquarium, once your turtle grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many litres does this tank hold?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on its external dimensions, the tank has a nominal capacity of around 163 L. The actual water volume you'll hold is somewhat less once the dock, filter and any substrate are in and the water is kept below the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this as a permanent tank rather than a starter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if your turtle stays small as an adult. For most common pet species this tank is a starter, not a forever home — check your turtle's expected adult size before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eco Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54773970796835,"sku":"ECT200","price":568.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/ECT200_2_1b46c27c-074c-4e90-978a-470241d5be5c.jpg?v=1782873070","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/eco-tech-turtle-hatchling-aquarium-71-x-51-x-45cm","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}