Turtle

Mac · 02-11-2002, 02:34 AM

Dear Mr Sachs

Is there any chance that you my include a turlte anytime in your excellent screensaver.
Pardon me if I sound daft, thats because I dont know a thing about aquariums.

Regards
Mac from Singapore

Ps. Waiting desperately to see version 1.1

Jim Sachs · 02-11-2002, 02:54 AM

I don't think I've ever seen a turtle is a saltwater tank, but if you know of a species that would be suitable, I'll consider it.

Tiny Turtle · 02-11-2002, 04:08 AM

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

Yellow Tang · 02-11-2002, 05:28 AM

My girlfriend would love this turtle! Great idea. Who needs a Lionfish? Jim, please give us a turtle!

just some guy · 02-11-2002, 08:43 AM

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crdesigns · 02-11-2002, 08:54 AM

I also would love to see a baby turtle put into to the tank someday. This could help people see just how pretty they are and it could make them more aware of the more endangered species. that we have in our oceans.

Jim, Keep up the great work and we still want the lion fish.

Jav400 · 02-11-2002, 09:27 AM

I agree also. A sea turtle might be a great addition to the aquarium. Here is a link and some info about the one Tiny mentioned. <a href="http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/chelonia/c._mydas$narrative.html"> Chelonia Mydas</a> <a

Just Some Guy

A Zebra Moray Eel has already been confirmed to be added at a later date. But, we will need the new background with caves and overhangs for him to have a place to go.

Mac

A new version of the 1.1 Beta is being pre-tested now before release, with some bug repairs included. Hopefully it will be available soon.

patscarr · 02-11-2002, 09:54 AM

I vote "yes" on the baby sea turtle idea. Hopefully it could be in the first bundle of special creatures package that we will have to pay for. I know it's way down the road, but since we will have to pay for it, and democracy IS what America is all about

, maybe we could have the forum vote on which creatures would appear in the first bundle. What do you think?

Patrick

Enigma · 02-11-2002, 07:20 PM

I agree! A turtle would be a great addition.

(And I can't wait for the Lionfish)

Kudos to Jim for a wonderful program!

Gerty · 02-12-2002, 02:02 PM

I agree!!! A turtle would be a great pet to have in the aquarium! I have seen some really cool sea turtles living here on Kauai and if I can find a pic of one of them, I'll attach it here for all of you to see. Gotta do some searching, though, cause I've got a ton of pics!!!

Thank you Jim for all your hard work!!!!

Aloha,
Gerty

hpman77 · 02-13-2002, 03:20 AM

my vote for a nice tiny green turtle!

Jav400 · 02-13-2002, 04:25 AM

Jim has mentioned to me that he will give the Turtle some serious thought.

But he has several things to consider and hasn't made a final deceision about inclusion yet or not.

Yellow Tang · 02-13-2002, 06:12 AM

This sounds great, 'serious thoughts'! I think this nice little green sea turtle would be on top of my personal wishlist.

Here is a some links with infos about sea turtles:

http://www.seaworld.org/infobooks/SeaTurtle/home.html
http://www.seaturtleinc.com/info/turtles.html

02-11-2002, 02:34 AM	#1
Mac Registered Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 6	Turtle Dear Mr Sachs Is there any chance that you my include a turlte anytime in your excellent screensaver. Pardon me if I sound daft, thats because I dont know a thing about aquariums. Regards Mac from Singapore Ps. Waiting desperately to see version 1.1

02-11-2002, 02:54 AM	#2
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,816	I don't think I've ever seen a turtle is a saltwater tank, but if you know of a species that would be suitable, I'll consider it. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-11-2002, 04:08 AM	#3
Tiny Turtle is pleased Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 7,365	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

02-11-2002, 05:28 AM	#4
Yellow Tang YT Join Date: Jan 2002 Tournaments Won: 1 Location: Germany Posts: 729	My girlfriend would love this turtle! Great idea. Who needs a Lionfish? Jim, please give us a turtle! Last edited by feldon34; 02-09-2003 at 08:23 PM.

02-11-2002, 08:43 AM	#5
just some guy Banned Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: South Cakalaki Posts: 110	. . Last edited by just some guy; 05-11-2002 at 12:24 PM.

02-11-2002, 08:54 AM	#6
crdesigns Registered Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 5	I also would love to see a baby turtle put into to the tank someday. This could help people see just how pretty they are and it could make them more aware of the more endangered species. that we have in our oceans. Jim, Keep up the great work and we still want the lion fish.

02-11-2002, 09:27 AM	#7
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	I agree also. A sea turtle might be a great addition to the aquarium. Here is a link and some info about the one Tiny mentioned. <a href="http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/chelonia/c._mydas$narrative.html"> Chelonia Mydas</a> <a Just Some Guy A Zebra Moray Eel has already been confirmed to be added at a later date. But, we will need the new background with caves and overhangs for him to have a place to go. Mac A new version of the 1.1 Beta is being pre-tested now before release, with some bug repairs included. Hopefully it will be available soon. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection Last edited by Jav400; 02-11-2002 at 09:39 AM.

02-11-2002, 09:54 AM	#8
patscarr Pet Shark Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in Buffalo Posts: 5,460	I vote "yes" on the baby sea turtle idea. Hopefully it could be in the first bundle of special creatures package that we will have to pay for. I know it's way down the road, but since we will have to pay for it, and democracy IS what America is all about , maybe we could have the forum vote on which creatures would appear in the first bundle. What do you think? Patrick

02-11-2002, 07:20 PM	#9
Enigma Registered Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 435	I agree! A turtle would be a great addition. (And I can't wait for the Lionfish) Kudos to Jim for a wonderful program! ?

02-12-2002, 02:02 PM	#10
Gerty Somewhat Confused Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hawaii Posts: 83	I agree!!! A turtle would be a great pet to have in the aquarium! I have seen some really cool sea turtles living here on Kauai and if I can find a pic of one of them, I'll attach it here for all of you to see. Gotta do some searching, though, cause I've got a ton of pics!!! Thank you Jim for all your hard work!!!! Aloha, Gerty

02-13-2002, 03:20 AM	#11
hpman77 Blue Angel Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Santander (Spain) Posts: 285	my vote for a nice tiny green turtle! .:: AMD Athlon XP 1700+ :: 512MB SDRAM :: Windows XP SP1 :: shappire ATI radeon 9600 PRO :: Soundblaster Live Player 5.1 :: Directx 9.0 :: (Always latest drivers for everything) ::.

02-13-2002, 04:25 AM	#12
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	Jim has mentioned to me that he will give the Turtle some serious thought. But he has several things to consider and hasn't made a final deceision about inclusion yet or not. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

02-13-2002, 06:12 AM	#13
Yellow Tang YT Join Date: Jan 2002 Tournaments Won: 1 Location: Germany Posts: 729	This sounds great, 'serious thoughts'! I think this nice little green sea turtle would be on top of my personal wishlist. Here is a some links with infos about sea turtles: http://www.seaworld.org/infobooks/SeaTurtle/home.html http://www.seaturtleinc.com/info/turtles.html