10 Reviews: Best Tank for a Turtle (Sep 2023)

The Penn Plax Turtle Tank Topper provides ample space for your turtle. It has a hanging platform under the water line that allows your turtle rests while being partially submerged. Because it is made of plastic, it does not take much energy to clean it. More importantly, it is easy to assemble.

This thing is awesome-I can't believe I've had turtles for five years without it. It's easy to assemble, and my turtles were in it within an hour of me adding it to their tank. I was worried about the size, as they are good sized animals, but they fit just fine for solo sun bathing.

by Tuyet Atkinson

The aqua blue color of this tank makes it look like a terrapin lake. With the semi-transparent design, he can enjoy the sight of a tan without leaving the cage. Plus, the good swimming area and a nonslip ramp allow your little terrapin to have fun safely and confidently.

We bought this as. Temporary tank until we got my son a glass one for his turtle. (His last tank had cracked) And we actually really love this tank a lot. The turtle likes it also because of the little ramp and hangout area.

by BKloste1236

For your baby turtle, of course, you don’t need a big place. This 10-gallon glass tank could be the ideal housing for him. It does not come alone, but it is accompanied by a black background, multi-colored gravel, three plants, fish food, and a water conditioner. Your turtle will definitely be grateful for his comfortable and complete home.

I love it. Just got here last night and i just put the tank on the counter dumped the gravel in added water and thru plants in and put top on. Put filter on back end of tank where removable peace is. Plugged both light and filter in and wow. Great night light and color. Almost hate to put fish in. Then I will have to work feeding and keeping it clean by not over feeding. Looks so good just as is. Guess its time to go get some fish.

by willy curran

If you are looking for a simple but decent home for your little turtle, Hamiledyi Turtle Tank Aquarium is a smart choice. It provides five areas: a docking ramp area, basking platform, feeding trough, breeding hibernation area, and swimming area. The material is durable which can withstand up to 200 pounds and suitable for all terrapins. Plus, no need to assemble and easy to use.

Nice little playground for my baby turtle. Plenty of room for the baby turtle to eat, bask, explore & swim. Very easy to maintain. I’m using a small $10 Tetra Whisper pump (up to 4 gallons) and a tiny $8 Aqueon Mini Heater (up to 2.5 gallons). I will need to find a little basking light. All together, an inexpensive initial setup for baby turtles. I’m happy with my purchase.

by Angela R. Neil

The Exo Terra Glass Natural Terrarium Kit is suitable for turtles because it has two access doors which means you can take out the turtle easily to give it more space to roam. But to avoid your turtle running away, the bottom of the door is equipped with a lock. The bottom is waterproof so you don’t have to worry about leaks.

Purchased as a gift for my nephew. He loves it. Great product he's had it for well over a year and it's just as awesome as it was when he first got it. Exactly as pictured, easy to open and close for feeding cleaning and watering.

by Jennifer

The Tetra 20 Gallon Complete Aquarium Kit does come with the complete package: filters, heaters, LED lights, and artificial plants. Take it easy, the filters work almost silently while providing powerful, dependable water flow. The LEDs simulate day and night time, making your turtle habitat feel more real.

My fish were living in a run down, sub-standard rental unit. Now? Now they're living in the lap of luxury. Seriously! I'm pretty sure I saw them smile. Well made. Easy to assemble. Love the L.E.D. lights. So pretty. The plastic plants come with the kit. Gravel is purchased separate.

by Upnorthchick

SeaClear Acrylic Aquarium Combo Set is an acrylic tank so that it minimizes the risk of breaking either during shipment or during use. This clear aquarium is half the weight of a glass tank so you can easily relocate it everywhere. There are nine size and shape options as well as three background choices that can suit your personality.

I bought this aquarium for my turtle and she just love it!!! The size of it is appropriate for her. I placed it in the Family Room and it looks very nice. Love the blue color!!!

by gloria l romero

This Exo Terra All Glass Terrarium Kit is truly versatile because you can use it for reptiles, amphibians such as turtles, hamsters, and other animals. Dual doors make it easy for you to access your little darling. The bottom frame of this tank‒or terrarium‒is raised so you will easily be able to fit a substrate heater beneath it.

Got one from Petco for my first hamster and LOVED it, so it was a no brainer to get another for my other hamster! It’s very well built! Came packaged AMAZING nothing wrong with it and no assembly! Highly recommend to anybody for whatever they need it for! It’s great for hamsters so you can enter in their level and not freak them out, or great for lizards because the bottom holds water

by Saige Hugueley

For an average-sized turtle, you can put your trust in the Coralife LED Biocube Aquarium LED. The design is sleek and modern, perfect for adding decoration to the table. The filter included is compact so it doesn’t take up much space. It is also equipped with automatic sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset functions to replicate a natural day cycle.

Nice modern looking aquarium. The lights are a little tricky to program but, other than that, it's really nice. If I had to purchase again, I would buy a larger tank but, for the size it is fine. The lid lifts the whole way up so, maintenance is fairly easy. Fish seem happy.

by Kim D.

It is small in size, but this aquarium can be the best house that your turtle can live in. This tank includes a submersible heater with auto shut off, 3 sets of LED lights on the hood, and a QuietFlow Power Filter with a replaceable cartridge. You don’t need to guess when it’s time to replace the cartridge because there will be an indicator light flashes. Moreover, the set up is a piece of cake.

This tank was easy to set up and arrived very quickly. I have my aquatic turtle in there and he loves it. It is a nice size, well make and every thing works.

by M. P. Campbell