Just get the lowest watts and on maybe 1 hr a day or few hours at once , once a week

But not really needed for this specie

Thanks Samperth, your inputs are truly appreciated. I really fall in love with the baby AST now. See him snaps fish really makes my day.

Since you like them so much
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Enjoy

This post has been edited by SAMPERTH: Mar 14 2010, 06:07 PM

Dear all,
I'm looking for star tortoise.
So far, i only can get 2 inch size.
If i prefer to get 3 inch and above, where can i get it??
thanks

time to spam? ....

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Added on March 15, 2010, 10:22 amahahahah then u kena make Penang AST Army?

This post has been edited by CandyCouture: Mar 15 2010, 10:22 AM

PG AST Army? Yes if only I have a huge mansion.

Lol.

Addon: Is it okay to change water like 2 - 3 times a day for baby AST? Will this caused any unnecessary stress to the turtle? Because my baby AST keep on eat and poop a lot.

This post has been edited by Faith+1: Mar 15 2010, 09:29 PM

Yes it's ok. I change mine daily evemthough I use filter, they are much more messier than matamata. Mine poops everytime after I change the water. Hahaha

wanna ask, what's the water level best for AST?

Some keep the water level high, I keep mine above the shell but not to high just enough for the ast to stretch and take a breath without struggling.

some ppl say high water level will help the growth of the spikes of the carapace. is this true ? sifu pls comment.

Not true.

Good then. I can't bear the dirty water.

radiata 2.5 inch and sulcata 3 inch suitable for new beginner??
thanks

bro...u r dam FREE....

It's like a commitment already.

Haha, you have to be committed otherwise the water will be so dirty that you can't see the turtle anymore.

mind to explain a bit.. or share some links with additional info?

The height of spikes on ast is not due to water level, it's due to the growth rate, food and nutrients, dna etc which got nothing to do with water level, that's all i'm saying. The spikes grows longer and bigger from baby to juvie and gradually will level down as they grow bigger and older. Cheers.

May i know how fast does a AST grow? 1 inch per year? (caraspace) and may i know how to increase the growth rate of the AST besides feeding is alot of food? eg. increase water flow rate or something?

There is no specific growth rate for ast. I have one 5 inch which grew to 7 inch in 5 months which before that was with the previous owner for 5 years without any growth. turtle will grow at their own pace regardless of space etc however food is the primary source for growth, but not to the extend of it being obese which will result in health issues. Let nature takes it's course and enjoy having them as pets rather than trying to power feed them. Cheers.