I have a fishtank and am getting a turtle ..... i need advice?

Question

i got a fistank an so the guy sold it to us with 4 fish and 2 turtles. there are very small (around 2.5 inches in diameter).... i have no idea what breed they are but the guy said that they will need a surface that is not under water where they can rest.... we filled the tank up not completely so whatever solution we find its body can completely be above water...

also what are feeding methods for if you levae on vacation, (with the fish... there are liek 7 day fish feaders,.... wa about for turtles... does anyone know what kinds of turtle this might be...

what special lighting do i need for it....

i was told that it can live in a fish tank... with fish

what bacteria is the guy in the first answer talkin about

Answer 1

I realy can't tell you what kind it is unless you show me a picture sorry.... BUT I'll answer your questions and maybe you can give me a pic to my e-mail?
1. the bactaria the first guy is talking about is Salmonella. You can make sure you don't get it buy washing your hands after touching you any thing with the turtle.
2. For feeding while on vacation, you can usually find a friend or a highschool student or kid (that you can trust) and pay em' some extra cash to pet sit.
3. I can tell what kind turtle it is if you send me pic... [e-mail]
4. I have mine in my living room next to a lamp.
5. yes, it can live in a fish tank with fish....some types will eat them but this one may not...once agian depends on breed. Usually it's fine though.

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hope I helped

Answer 2

There are many varieties of turtles out there. The most common are sliders of various varieties.

They produce a lot of waste and can quickly become quite smelly if not taken care of properly.

Any kind of rock or log surface that allows for the turtle to easily climb out of the water will work for a resting area. Treat the rest of the tank like you would for fish. Use a good filter system, and something to add oxygen (an air stone or the like).

You will need to clean the tank more regularly than for most fish varieties because of the additional solid waste produced by the turtle so a good suction device like a Python system is advisable.

As for feeding, turtles love fish and in a well kept tank, they will eat both fish food and live fish so small goldfish feeders, Rosy reds or feeder guppies are all great foods that can live with, and be an extended source of food for your turtles when you go on vacation. Just don't get attached to the little fishies because it is surprising how fast a turtle can be when he is hungry.

Have fun.

Answer 3

Hi Aaron,
You may have a red earred slider, its common in alot of pet stores, depending on where you live. If your setting up a turtle tank in an aquarium, be sure its large enough that you can stack some rocks on one end, so it can climb up out of the water, and room to grow.
You can purchase feeder coments (goldfish) at a local pet store, to leave swimming in the tank for food, as well as some sticks you can also buy.
As far as lighting, you can just get a clamp on light at any hardware store and purchase a full spectrum bulb at the pet store. There are a few different brands from repti pets, to zoomed, etc.
This bulb gives off vitamins and simulates natural sunlight. You may also want to pick up a book on having a turtle and see if depending on what kind it is, if you need to give calcium supplements.
Some turtles are carriers of salmonella, and the smaller the turtle the more of a chance they are a carrier. I live in the united states and here in my state we can't buy a turtle smaller then 4 inches in diameter, because they are more likely to be a carrier. If you were to put your hands into a turtle tank then not thinking put your finger to your mouth for an ich, you could be in some trouble. The feces from a small turtle sheds the disease more then a more mature turtle. At least this is what the state tells us why we can't have smaller ones here.Keep it clean, and wash your hands after handling or cleaning the tank.
Good luck, and have fun!

Answer 4

You probably have Red-ear sliders.

The things you need to know are:

1. The pet shop broke Federal Law selling you turtles under 4" long. That should give you a clue as to how good they are.

2. Baby Red-ear sliders are not easy animals to care for.

3. Turtles need space- aim for at least 10 gallons of water per inch length of turtle. In other words, you need at least a 50 gallon pool for your turtles.

4. Turtles need warmth- water temps of 75-80F and a basking site of about 90F.

5. Turtles need UV-B rays in their lighting. If the bulb does not brag about having UV-B, then it does not.

6. Turtles are messy and need about 2-3 times the filtration of a regular fish tank.

7. You can make a basking site out of a pile of rocks, some driftwood, a plastic ramp, etc. With 2 turtles, you really should have at least 2 basking areas.

8. To feed them for a week, just add some small fish or other live food to the tank. Bloodworms are good.

9. By the way- turtles eat, nip at, and harass fish. It is nice of you to add some to their tank for their entertainment.

Answer 5

Well, most turtles eat plants of diffrent kinds. They do make little fish-food-like containers of turtle food most turtles like. Turtles also do enjoy basking in the sun, so set up a little gravel "island" where they can rest. I remember in Kindergaarten our class had very small snaping turtles of some sort, and they ate the turtle food from the plastic containers. Sorry, I'm not sure about a lot of these answers!

Answer 6

They can carry salmanela. Its important to wash your hands after touching the turtle or its water. I Have a turtle. Mine is a painted turtle. Its about 3 1/2 in. I got a ' turtle dock' at the pet store for him to be out of the water on. They eat ' Aquatic Turtle Food', they also can eat little bits of raw hamburger, cooked chicken, cooked turkey, raw fish. They need a basking light, they love to crawl up on the turtle dock & bask after they eat. I think it helps them to digest their meals. Mine seemed lonely, so I got a molly fish & put in the tank with him. He seems to like him, he does sometimes chase the fish, but doesn't try to catch it so far. They will eat fish that are in their tank with them especially if the fish are much smaller than the turtles are. Mine is growing fast & the fish isn't, I keep hoping he doesn't eat his friend soon, so far he hasn't even tried to. I don't know about how to feed them when your on vacation, they really need to eat regularly, & they need their lamp turned on & off at regular times too. If someone could come over everyday in the morning & at night time would probably be the best. I've haven't had to leave mine yet to go on vacation so I'm not really sure what else you can do.My turtle is called a painted turtle, its dark green with light green streakes on his head legs & tail & he has red coloring on his legs, neck & around the bottom side of his shell. His belly is a light greenish/yellow with a dark pattern in the middle. Yours might be a red eared slider, they are dark green with light green streakes & they have red markes on them where there ears would be. There are lots of differant kinds of turtles, if you could you should get a book to help you with identifying your turtles & how to care for them. I hope this helps you get started at least. Good Luck! Turtles are great pets & lots of fun. They do need attention & regular care from you & of course love.

Answer 7

I can't answer your first question but I know about the bacteria. Turtles can carry salmonella. If you keep turtles, wash your hands thoroughly after handling them. Keep them far away from cooking and eating surfaces.

Good chance you have young painted turtles. Do they have a red or pink underside?

Answer 8

my teacher has afish and a turtle inthe same tank and there is a platform that sticks to the glass and u nee a regular reptial light.

Answer 9

its substantial you keep in mind that turtles prefer to "cover" below branches, twigs, flower pots. they don't look to be interactive. and once you convey a clean turtle domicile, you will possibly desire to quarantine him in one section for a pair of week, to ascertain he's healthful. dont mixture him right into a housing unit with different reptiles, not even turtles until your specific hes healthful. its substantial you dont feed him spinach. it lacks the calcium that a turtle demands for reliable shell develop. iceberg lettuce isn't a sturdy theory the two. i feed mine crimson leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce, and mustard vegetables, and strawberries. i additionally furnish a sprinkling of calcium/phosphate mixture on acceptable of their lettuce 1x an afternoon. superb element to do is extremely--- purchase A e book and examine IT AND RE-examine IT! an easy to verify, easy to comprehend, easy to locate solutions is a e book i picked up at PetSmart by technique of an author named: E. J. Pirog His is a e book interior of an entire line of books available at PetSmart overlaying each and each of different animals and reptiles they sell. Mine is for Russian Tortoises. besides the undeniable fact that, im guessing to procure a crimson-Eared Slider Turtle, and that i be attentive to I extremely have considered that call available. its an excellent and imaginitive investment for under @ $10. I used to possess crimson eared sliders. and if not the rest, for now shop him in a temperature of roughly seventy six. enable him to have a community to thoroughly dry off whilst he chooses. he will consume turtle feed from a puppy keep, or crickets, worms, goldfish in the event that they cant cover from him. ascertain you rigidity an afternoon and night cycle in his residing section. provide him sunlight hours, and then whilst night comes, turn off any lights furniture in his domicile too. And finally, that is mating time now for reptiles, so make specific he/she is caged properly. HE can climb and dig extra effective than you could think of he can. ALOT extra effective! sturdy success!

Answer 10

check it out I heard they have a bactirea