Find Aquatic Turtle Supplies at Uncle Bill's Pet Centers!

World Turtle Day is this month (5/23) ~ So stop by your local Uncle Bill's Pet Center (or peruse our online store) for a menagerie of turtle supplies on sale from fantastic brands such as Exo Terra, Zilla, ZooMed Labs & more!  You can stock up on some accessories, or find a shelled friend of your own at Uncle Bill's stores such as the Sideneck or Cumberland Slider aquatic turtle. 

In general, aquatic turtles require at least a 20G tank if juvenile, and a minimum of 40 Gallons if a pair of adult turtles. Be sure to provide plenty of hiding places and a nice basking spot, along with proper filtration as turtles can produce quite a bit of waste. However, that can be made easy with regular water changes, adequate filtration, and the help of conditioners such as Turtle Clean.  

 *Exo Terra Turtle Clean is a 100% biological habitat cleaner that helps reduce and control odors while also rapidly reducing organic waste. Plus, the natural byproduct of Exo Terra Turtle Clean is a food source for desirable beneficial bacteria! 

 *UVB/UVA lighting is also a necessity in order for aquatic turtles to process calcium in captivity. Linear and compact fluorescents or halogen lights work well for these, or power/combo lighting for both UVB and basking heat, as long as it's not placed over or close to the water. All Exo Terra light bulbs are on sale now! 

 *The Zilla Turtle Trunk is a fun floating platform which is free-standing, allowing for limitless options for placement! The platforms rise and lower with the changing water levels, providing an always-accessible basking surface for your turtles. Realistic and natural-looking, these platforms can fit in 20 G or larger tanks and can hold multiple large turtles at once!

 *ZooMed Labs Turtle Docks are perfect for turtles to bask upon, too. The self-leveling feature automatically adjusts to any water level - all while the ramp allows easy access to the platform. They also come with handy suction cups for easy mounting - as well as in multiple different sizes for various habitats and applications! 

*Plus, now in stock at select locations, ZooMed Labs NEW Aquatic Turtle Kits include: 
-Aquarium with Screen Top(s)
 -UVB Combo Lighting
-Submersible or Canister Filter
-Turtle Dock

Zebrafish!

 Zebra danios (or zebrafish, scientifically a.k.a. danio rerio) are one of the most recognizable freshwater fish in the fishkeeping hobby due to their active nature, iconic horizontal stripes, & variety of vibrant colors. They are also typically fairly hardy, not too picky, can get along with multiple other kinds of fish, & are peaceful to watch swim in their schools. Plus, they are easy to care for, can tolerate a wide range of temperature and water chemistry, and remain pretty small (less than 2”). 

Be sure to keep them in groups of six or more in a tank of at least 25 gallons since they are a schooling species and are surface oriented fish. 
These fish do well with other equally-active species especially. Possible tankmates may be a Chinese algae eater, serpae/red eye tetras, platies, mollies, swordtails, small barbs, dojo loaches, or other small danios. Fish with long-flowing fins may fall prey to some slight fin-nipping, but as long as there are plenty of each variety of fish that are similar in size and temperament then everything should be peaceful.

Native to south / southeastern Asia in areas such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and India, these tropical fish enjoy longer tanks with plenty of space to swim about and strong current circulation. Tall plants or ones that float near the top will help them feel more like their in their natural habitat, too. Just be certain to have a secure lid on your tank so they don't have the opportunity to jump out!

Great for beginners and new aquarium setups, you can take home Zebra Danios on sale now for only $0.99 each until 5/13/24 at Uncle Bill's Pet Centers with your Extra Value Card!