Robert, Very interested in Black Bandeds, wonder if they would survive in my pond. It has little or no aquatic plants due to the triploid grass carp and is full of turtles. PH is about 6.3. I have a few tanks set up now and would like to get a few pair of them. Want to trade for some tortoises? Have a few African sulcata hatchlings for trade. Redfoots next week, Tedd