Baby Turtles
Melbourne
Waterlife Aquarium has baby turtles available in Melbourne at our stores in Hoppers Crossing and Ferntree Gully, along with the enclosures, foods, and supplies needed to welcome them home. This page explains the essentials for keeping baby turtles safe and healthy, including suitable housing, a basking area, UVB lighting, water heating, and filtration. You can also view baby turtles and a turtle tank setup video below, plus access a turtle care sheet for ongoing guidance. To enquire about owning a baby turtle, click ENQUIRY or call 1300 MY FISH.
Baby turtles available at Waterlife Aquarium
Visit our stores in Melbourne today to check out our baby turtles. We have two stores—Hoppers Crossing and Ferntree Gully—and both have baby turtles and the essentials you need to welcome them home.
Waterlife Aquarium also has a range of:
To see some of our baby turtles, check out the video below.
What it’s like owning a baby turtle
Owning a baby turtle as a pet can be enjoyable and fascinating. Observing them explore their habitat, swim in their tank, and interact with their environment is part of what makes them engaging. Turtles can also show distinct behaviours and preferences, and caring for them can be a learning experience that builds responsibility and appreciation for the natural world.
Baby turtle housing
Aquariums and Enclosure sizes
Baby turtles need to be kept in a proper enclosure with the right requirements for their health and survival. This page notes that glass aquariums are the most practical form of housing for baby turtles.
At Waterlife Aquarium, we have a range of enclosures:
Baby Turtles Aquariums
60cm for the first 9–12 months of the turtle’s life
Upgrade to a 90cm–120cm Deluxe version after 12 months
Baby turtle basic requirements
What you need to get right
Baby turtle basic requirements
Your baby turtle will need a basking area such as: a turtle bank, or a turtle dock.
UVB lighting
For lighting, you can use a good quality 10% UVB fluorescent or compact lamp.
Water temperature
Heating in water is usually around 24°C, depending on the type of turtles you keep.
Filtration
Your turtle tank will also need a quality: internal filter, or canister filter (depending on the size of tank you have)
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Turtle tank set up
Waterlife Aquarium can set up a baby turtle aquarium according to their requirements. Watch the video below to see how one of our experts installs a turtle tank.
Want to own one of these baby turtles?
If you have enquiries about owning a baby turtle, hit the ENQUIRY button or call us.
Our Store Locations
Hoppers Crossing
2/2 Shaft Ct, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia
Opening Hours
Mon–Fri: 10:00–5:30
Sat: 9:30–5:00
Sun: 10:00–4:30
Ferntree Gully
Shop 58 Mountain Gate Shopping Centre Ferntree Gully Road 3156
Opening Hours
Mon–Fri: 10:00–5:30
Sat: 9:30–5:00
Sun: 10:00–4:30
Geelong
2-4 Holmes St, North Geelong Vic 3215
Opening Hours
Mon–Sat: 9:30–5:00
Sun: 10:00–4:00
What Our Happy Customers Have To Say
You can also watch testimonial videos from Waterlife Aquarium customers below.
Enquiry form
Use the form below and one of our staff will get in touch.
Select the store you’d like to message: Hoppers Crossing or Ferntree Gully.