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Aquatic Turtles (Complete Herp Care series) The turtles living in streams and ponds have been popular pets for decades or more. It's no wonder. Their activities are fascinating to watch, while their often attractive colors and cute faces endear them to people of all ages. However, these animals won't live long in just a tank of water with a few rocks. If you want your spunky pet turtle to be healthy, you have to provide him with the proper environment and diet. This guide is a complete care manual for these interesting and endearing species. The colorful sidebars, boxes, and photographs illustrate key topics essential to OWNERers of red-eared sliders, painted turtles, mud turtles, and many other species. Aquatic Turtles will help you keep your turtle healthy for all of his long life. Features of Aquatic Turtles include: Information on natural history How to construct both indoor and outdoor habitats Methods of heating, lighting, and filtration Complete guide to nutrition and feeding Instructions on breeding Current health care information Descriptions and care information for many species