{"product_id":"zoo-med-river-pebbles-aquatic-turtles","title":"Zoo Med River Pebbles for Aquatic Turtles, 10 lbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural river pebbles make up this aquatic turtle substrate from Zoo Med, supplied in a 10 lb bag. These stones have a smooth finish modelled on a natural riverbed, and they are meant for red-eared slider, map turtle, painted turtle and musk turtle habitats. Softshell turtles are not among the species it is recommended for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePre-washed pebbles and bag storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pebbles arrive pre-washed, so they can go into the habitat straight from the 10 lb bag. Store the bag closed and dry until you are ready to add the pebbles to the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural river pebbles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 lbs per bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended for aquatic turtle habitats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot recommended for softshell turtles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the river pebbles add to a turtle tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bag holds 10 lbs of natural river pebbles. The stones are smooth and shaped to resemble a natural riverbed, so the bottom of an aquatic turtle setup gets a stone surface rather than bare glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Zoo Med, the pebbles are appropriate for cooters, musk turtles, painted turtles, map turtles and red-eared sliders, as well as other species that live entirely in water. Softshell turtles fall outside that list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich turtles are the pebbles not recommended for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pebbles are not recommended for softshell turtles. Cooters, musk turtles, painted turtles, map turtles, red-eared sliders and other fully aquatic turtles are the species the manufacturer says are suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about the 10 lb bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much do the river pebbles weigh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne bag contains 10 lbs of natural river pebbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo the pebbles need washing before use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pebbles are pre-washed, so no pre-wash step is listed before they go into the habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan softshell turtles use these pebbles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the pebbles are not recommended for softshell turtles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zoo Med","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44467777044543,"sku":null,"price":37.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2409\/1199\/files\/zoo-med-aquatic-turtle-substrate-10lbs.jpg?v=1794588781","url":"https:\/\/dogjointly.com\/products\/zoo-med-river-pebbles-aquatic-turtles","provider":"DogJointly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}