i bought some fish to be friends with my turtles, but within a few hours they were all gone. will my turtles be ok?
2007-02-15 00:03:39 · 33 answers · asked by turtles 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
ok fish and turtles aren't friends just like mice and snakes aren't, it is called eating their prey.......
2007-02-15 03:39:42 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of Four 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes your turtles will be fine. It is completely natural for them to eat fish. Turtles will naturally hunt fish in the wild. They will do the same in captivity if fish are offered. If you want to feed them fish again live fish or pre-killed fish are both great, but remember to feed the WHOLE fish. Each part of the fish is good for the turtle including the bones etc.
I wouldn't feed fish too much though as they will pollute the water.
Aswel as fish, a stable diet of pellets should be provided.
Turtles will also appreciate live insects as a treat. Crickets are great. I'd suggest you buy these from a pet store though as insects from the wild may contain parasites or pest sprays which can harm your turtle.
2007-02-16 03:13:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i first read this the question i thought you were asking if the fish would be ok lol..
hmm yes your turtles will be fine!
next time probably buy some more turtles to be friends with your turtles ;)
2007-02-15 00:11:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, the turtles be OK, the fish won't.
2007-02-15 00:10:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turtles love fishes especially goldfish it will be fine but poor fish has to die
2007-02-15 03:10:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turtles eat fish.... He should be fine but you will have to do a water change... feeding them fish means some messy smelly water.
2007-02-15 02:41:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please read up on the proper care of the turtle you have so you can know if you are taking care of it right.
The reason I wonder about the cares is that if you knew much about turtles, you would have known that they eat fish and would not have tried to let them be 'friends'.
Try http://www.austinsturtlepage.com for some great info!
2007-02-15 11:36:09 · answer #7 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes fish are a natural food source, you should give your turtles live fish from time to time, it is good for them
2007-02-15 08:38:21 · answer #8 · answered by Han Solo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turtles eat fish, it's part of their diet. and also why a turtle/fish community tank will NEVER work!
2007-02-15 00:09:11 · answer #9 · answered by catx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear person,
Your turtle will be ok, In Japan they are likely to eat sushi, being that your fish was raw at the time of death, I am sure he was adamant in adding some spices to his food.
Bon Appetite!
Regards,
Mr. Man
2007-02-15 00:12:09 · answer #10 · answered by Your Mom 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
your turtles will be fine that's what they do cant say the same bout the fish though
2007-02-15 00:07:33 · answer #11 · answered by fergie 11 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋