Chrysemys picta dorsalis is a beautiful Painted Turtle subspecies perfect for aquarists of all levels. The expert tips in this guide prepares you to keep Southern Painted Turtles in a home aquarium or outdoor pond. Including identification, tank setup, healthcare, breeding instructions, and much more!
Fish Keeping Guides
Here you’ll find a collection of comprehensive guides focusing on the care aspect of fishkeeping. Learn how to look after any particular species of pet fish while informing yourself about their key characteristics. Also, learn which fish can get along with each other in the same tank.
Loggerhead Musk Turtle (Sternotherus minor): Care Guide for This Compact Bottom-Dweller
Come find out the secrets behind the Loggerhead Musk Turtle’s unique features and the care requirements for successful maintenance in a home aquarium or pond.
Yellow-Bellied Slider (Trachemys scripta scripta): A Vibrant & Energetic Aquatic Pet
The Yellow-Bellied Slider is an active, long-lived turtle with bold yellow markings. Come learn about its care, diet, habitat and much more to keep this freshwater pet thriving!
Reeves’ Turtle (Mauremys reevesii): A Hardy & Ancient Freshwater Companion
Long-term care tips for the delicate Chinese Pond Turtle suitable for aquarists of all levels. Including identification, tank setup, healthcare, special breeding instructions, and much more. Check it out!
Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta): A Colorful & Hardy Semi-Aquatic Pet
Complete Guide to Turtle Food: What to Feed and Why It Matters
A comprehensive guide on the right foods and a balanced diet that will help your pet turtles live up to their maximum potential in optimal health.
Razorback Musk Turtle (Sternotherus carinatus): A Hardy & Compact Aquatic Pet
Come learn about Razorback Musk Turtle care, habitat preferences, diet requirements, and more tips to keep these small, hardy, yet shy freshwater turtles happy and healthy!
Common Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus): A Compact and Hardy Pet Turtle
Don’t let the stinky musk odor from Common Musk Turtles discourage you from keeping this turtle. You can build a bond and manage your pet’s odor with essential care practices from this guide. Come learn how!
Red-Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans): The Most Popular Pet Turtle Explained
Get the best care and maintenance tips for keeping the most popular semi-aquatic turtle species, the Red-Eared Slider, in your home aquarium. Come find out why these adorable turtles are so popular!
Venezuelan Corydoras (Corydoras venezuelanus): A Vibrant Addition to Community Tanks
Get the best care tips for the distinguished beauty, Venezuelan Corydoras. Come find out why this small bottom-dweller stands out as a centerpiece in a community of vibrant species.