If both grow up will have the same color, then I don't want to buy it.

Else, I'll get a dark brown and yellowish together.

Faster Faster..waiting for your AST. U looking for it long ago lo...

Depends la, so limited stock in Penang.

Haha, just online for a while. Nope nothing yet, apparently my father's friend has a chitra chitra, 5 feet woh, see also scared. Hehe, have to think further.

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Added on February 18, 2010, 6:04 amPrices is subjective as it depends on whether you are willing to pay or not. 20 cents coin size for RM 250 market price by the time they reach 4-5inch just imagine what feeding cost it has incured minus the probability of it dying of disease to reach that stage, then you consider it worth it or not. Rm 600+ is norm, In JB 10+ is selling for 2800 - 4800. Then again all AST might have slight different colour unless it's classified as albino or leucistic which I don't think you'll be able to get. So all and all it's up to the individual.

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Added on February 18, 2010, 6:17 amAll the fuss about what category of turtle to rear is also up to individual, just make sure you know what you are getting into by doing enough survey as well as asking existing keepers. I have in my possesion most of the turtles listed as advance or expert but I don't think it's that hard to rear when you know what you are doing. And another thing I've kept snakehead, mata-mata, ast and common all in the same tank with no problem, of course they are about the same size. As long as ample food is available and frequent change of water which is a must for any turtle there shouln't be any problem. People's definition of level worldwide refers to for example ast, will grow up to a certain stage which will require more space which people don't foresee in advance whereby socall experts has considered all factors before venturing into it. Most people will buy what interest them in the beginning and lose the interest later on. To get it is easy but to commit to the responsibility which comes with it is another matter, so consider wisely as most likely they will outlive us, haha so make sure you make a will to force the next generation to take care of it.

Enough babble, HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR TO ALL CHINESE AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO THE REST.

This post has been edited by deathpion: Feb 18 2010, 06:21 AM

5 feet wo...banyak over ni, bro

This post has been edited by budblely: Feb 18 2010, 10:36 AM

I've been offered a Australian Long-necked Turtle. He said his one is different than the normal one. He said got flower-ish patterns on the face.

Anyone have the picture of it? Thanks.

Would love to see that !!


I also want no fight especially during CNY !!!

Do you try ask Toby pet?

Here you go

Nice one bro

All have slightly different water requirement - Mata especially will suffer the most I think !! How long you had them togather for ??

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But I know many just in this hobby for the short term - one moment say how much love for this pet but another that pet up for sale after they finished studies or going aboard , move houses ..........etc

Dear all, where can i get burmese star tortoise??
thanks

AST and Common has been together for 14 months while the matamata and snakehead has been with them for about 6 months. Don't worry they are monitored closely and they are currently being housed in a 6 feet by 3 feet aquarium. They will be moved to my outdoor pond once they are too big, so I have to clear my carps by then, hahaha

wtf..6 feet?

i tot is 4feet u r using...hahahah. got Pond somemore...how big is ur house? got extra room ah? next time i come JB, no need rent hotel jor.

Guys, I'm going to set a new aquarium first while hunting for AST at the same time. I want to ask few opinions/suggestions regarding the tank setup.

Going to get a 4-5 inches of AST.

I planned to put the water higher (around 1/4 depth of 3 to 4 feet aquarium), so that the filter can work. Driftwood will be provided so that AST can climb up to get some air.

Is this kind of setup is recommended for AST? This kind of setup will caused AST to have breathing difficulties as the turtle have to climb for air frequently?

I need some inputs and enlightenment from turtle hobbyist here.

Thank you very much.

For me is setting the water level 2inch+ over the AST shell. My AST (3inch+ & 4inch+) on the ground, they still can breath when pull long their neck. Since u got times, look for the filter which can use in 2 direction. Im using 1 China Brand de

This post has been edited by budblely: Feb 20 2010, 11:23 PM

Bro you forgot my dad's one mah, one of the 16 - 6 feet aquarium he's using for his Arowana. However free room all occupied by Fish tank liao, Hahaha but you are welcome to contact me in JB yumcha anytime .

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Added on February 21, 2010, 6:52 amFaith+1, your setup is fine. I have seen people rearing them in much more deeper setup with no problem. They are great swimmers, furthermore you have the driftwood for it to climb. To me the ratio or more water means cleaner water as the pollutants are dispersed more if the same frequency of water change is the same. Cheers. Enjoy they are great pets.

This post has been edited by deathpion: Feb 21 2010, 06:52 AM

just a friendly reminder.. 4-5 inch AST is quite fierce. pls take note.

This post has been edited by pisang: Feb 21 2010, 11:18 AM

2 ways direction filter? Any specific name for it? Can show me your tank setup ma?

Thanks for your feedback. Any extra suggestions and opinions will be truly appreciated.

Thanks for your reminder, I prefer fierce and active turtles. Haha.

Sorry poor english...wat i means is the filter can put Horizontal & Vertical way. Currently im using this SunSun China Brand.. Rm30+ for Large, Rm20+ for Medium....But only can use for Max 1week, then must clean the filter.