I have a year old read ear slider female I believe. I got a month ago a hatchling. I would like to put them?

Question

both in a 50 gallon tank. The year old is currently there. I am curious if they will get along or not? They are both female I think.

Answer 1

Should not be a problem in a good sized tank.

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Answer 2

Just keep an eye on them. I wouldn't put them together if there is a HUGE size difference (competition for food, accidental injury), if they're reasonably comparably sized, they should be fine.

You probably already know, turtles require a constant water temperature for growth and good health. You should check to verify, I believe water turtles require 82 to 85 degrees. A good turtle proof submersible heater should do the trick! And a serious water filter system. Turtles can be a bit dirty (I feed mine separate from their living quarters for just that reason)!

Babies need a diet high in protein. Lots of fish! When they mature you can mix their diet with some veggies!!!

Best of luck!!!

Answer 3

Red Eared Sliders are pretty disagreeable turtles and tend to bite at each other. I wouldn't advise putting two together, or putting them with anything else for that matter.
However, I have seen it done, so maybe you can try it and keep a watchful eye over them for a while to make sure no fighting occurs.

Answer 4

turtles are normally pretty good, after all they get put into tanks at the pet store like 10 at a time. But go ahead and try it. Just keep an eye on them and make sure no one is getting picked on.

Answer 5

and make sure they both get food!! The older one may take all the food!

Answer 6

try it but keep an eye on the little one

Answer 7

they should get along.