2006-10-22 01:30:48 · 8 answers · asked by Heather E 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
i had a turtle for years tell i gave it away they only get as big as there environment and i wouldn't put it in with a fish at all it will eat it and you need to keep a large rock or piece of drift wood in there so he can get in and outta the water and if you have halogen bulbs and a water heater i wouldn't worry to much about his temp they eat fish and turtle pellets i gave mine about half a dozen minnows every two weeks or so and some times i gave him flake food plus u need to make sure its a water turtle but that's kinda like dugh!! any who Lott's luck to ya
2006-10-24 07:07:39 · answer #1 · answered by jenni p 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Turtles must have access to land to sun themselves, and they eat fish. Also there is no such thing as a 'small' turtle. The turtles sold at pet stores as babies that are about the size of a silver dollar, maybe a little bigger, are red-ear sliders. These turtles reach 10 - 15 inches full grown and need a minimum 40 gallon tank. The smallest turtle in the world is 5 inches full grown, still not very small. And turtles are VERY messy.
2006-10-23 11:18:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Most turtles need land to haul out onto or they will drown. Turtles are also avid fish eaters, and will chow down on your goldfish if they get half a chance. Turtles also foul the water much more quickly than fish, so your fish will suffer from the loss of water quality. Most turtles grow rather large rather quickly, and so it is important to check the maximum size of the species before buying. Also, turtles carry and spread salmonella poisoning, so every time you clean out your aquarium you will be at risk from salmonella poisoning.
2006-10-22 08:36:07 · answer #3 · answered by stienbabe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so. A turtle would like to go on land sometimes. How would you take care of that?
2006-10-22 08:33:15 · answer #4 · answered by Krishna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends i have a turtle and it doen't like being in the water so it goes on a rock. It you have a really big rock then it might me ok.
2006-10-22 08:39:50 · answer #5 · answered by sparkle311588 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usedto feed my turtle goldfish - hope that answers your question
2006-10-22 09:39:05 · answer #6 · answered by bassetmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are no, the turtle will cause your water to have to be changed alot more often. they are alot messier. they will also begin to nip and bite your fish in time.
2006-10-22 09:05:58 · answer #7 · answered by vbeaver31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure he has a rock or something he can sun himself on
2006-10-22 08:34:00 · answer #8 · answered by dstall44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋