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Oh, that wishlist keeps on growing...
Since all seven species of sea turtle are considered "endangered" with the exception of the loggerhead (Caretta caretta) which is listed as "threatened", one isn't allowed to keep them in an private aquarium. Perhaps Jim could put in a young turtle as there are other parameters that already would render the aquarium a bit impossible (i.e. triggers and damsels would mess with other fish, and in the near future the lionfish which would gobble up the smaller inhabitants of the tank).
Sea turtles grow quite large (The Leatherback record weight is 2012 lbs) but this could easily be compensated with a younger specimen. If Mr. Sachs would consider it, given the mentioned problems, I'd say that the Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) is the most "typical" sea turtle and would be a suitable choice for the tank.
Your certified turtle nut
/Calle
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