I dont have any chemicals in the water. Its all tap. The fish would have oxygen in the water due to the filter I have in there, it has like a water fall and like the bubbles under the water will [[ should ]] give them oxygen. Right? Yuo know I dont want to out them in the water and then they die, because they are really pretty fish! hey are only 3 fish that I want to put in there. Well, 3 different types of fish. Would it be safe to put them in there with the turtle? The turtle is a red- eared turtle. I need answers and FAST!
2007-07-12 08:05:24 · 9 answers · asked by jenn_wzup 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Yes, my bf has a turtle in the tank with his fish...usually it's not a problem.
2007-07-12 08:11:43 · answer #1 · answered by Special K 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You should never use straight tap water as it has chlorine and trace metals as well as other treatments in there that can kill the fish. Always use filtered or bottled water.
Now, how big is your turtle? Is his mouth larger than that of the fish you wish to place in your tank?
The reason why I ask is because red eared snapping turtles are the most common pet turtle. They will not try to eat anything they cannot eat with one grasp and swallow. They are not known to mar or attack other fish as long as the fish are bigger than their mouth.
Another thing is the type of fish. If they have long fins, ie, like an angel fish, then it's a no because the turtles will try to eat the ends of the fin.
Last but not least, how large is the tank? Fish need space for proper oxygen levels.
2007-07-12 08:16:43 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, i was told you could if you fed it often and if the fish were large. But my fish were bigger than my turtle and I fed them twice a day and he still bit my fishes fins off. What is a regular size tank in your mind? A RES needs at least 100 gal tank and a 200gal filter as an adult so I imagane your tank is too small, most people don't think that is regular. Try creigs list when you up grade. I got my 135 gal for only $175.
2016-05-20 22:49:10 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tap water can have (and usually does have) chemicals in it. You'd need to treat the water to make it safe for the fish to breathe.
Also, be aware that turtles are perfectly willing to eat fish! If they're pretty, and especially if they're not very fast or have flowing fins for the turtles to latch onto, then the turtles will have them for lunch. I'd advise giving the fish their own tank so that you won't wake up to find that you've only got two kinds of fish in the tank, and then none.
2007-07-12 08:26:06 · answer #4 · answered by triviatm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that the kind of turtles you have do not eat fish. . .unless that's what you want!
Friends of mine in college had turtles and they would feed them the .10 goldfish.
2007-07-12 08:09:26 · answer #5 · answered by jen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What kind of fish? Some would be okay, but the turtle will just eat others for a snack.
http://www.turtlecare.net/company.htm
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Turtles-3543/RES-tankmates-1.htm#b
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2007-07-12 08:14:49 · answer #6 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The turtle will eat them. I give my red ear baby guppies and he loves them. If you like the fish I wouldn't test it!
2007-07-12 08:13:53 · answer #7 · answered by lovin life 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
big fish...the turtles will know not to mess with them, but not reaaly big cuz you may stress out the turtles.
2007-07-12 08:12:42 · answer #8 · answered by Brian C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the turtle will probobly just eat the fish...
2007-07-12 08:12:14 · answer #9 · answered by Marissa 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋