Purchase the tank accessories. In addition to the tank, the aquarium will require a lid, a stand, a filter, a heater, an interior light, a thermometer and gravel for the bottom of the tank. A hydrometer will also be necessary to measure the salt levels in the water.est the tank and equipment. Fill the tank with freshwater and make sure all of the equipment works. Leave the water for 2 days and pay attention to any malfunctioning equipment or possible leaks. The water temperature should be within 2 degrees of 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26.7 degrees Celsius).
A land tortoise can live for more than 150 years. A giant tortoise died recently at the Calcutta Zoo. It was claimed she was 255 years old, but this has not been verified. A tortoise, given by Captain Cook to the Tongan Royal Family in 1777, died of natural causes in 1965, aged 188 years. It depends on the species.
This is a very difficult question to answer, because there really isn't a hard one answer to give. There are a number of factors involved, such as the species of concern, as well as the husbandry offered. In the hands of the average person out there, my estimate would be the average lifespan is sadly short, probably in the 10-20 year range. However, this does not reflect their true potential, it more reflects the ignorance of most pet keepers. In the hands of someone either well versed in their husbandry, or fortunate enough to live in the appropriate climate where the tortoise can do its own thing, the lifespan can be several hundred years. As you can see, that's quite a discrepancy. Suffice it to say, a well kept tortoise will certainly outlive its caretaker.