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Posted by kiwiturtle on April 12, 2003 at 21:34:18:

In Reply to: Just wondering.. posted by GabyES on April 12, 2003 at 19:31:00:

I don't think gravel is necessary. In fact, some people advocate the bare tank bottom approach for 2 reasons:
- it's easier to kep the tank clean 'cos you can easly spot and net out their waste and leftover food stuffs
- turtles won't accidentally eat rock or sand, which can cause constipation/impaction

After I saw my baby turts trying to eat the gravel that I put on the bottom of the tank, I removed it completely. If you use pebbles bigger than their mouth it should be fine though.

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