Is there such thing as a water turtle? If so where can you buy them becuase i have not seen them and will one be okay in a 10 gallon that is full with 3 mollies and a 1 baby molly?

Hi, Aquatic Turtles come in different species and sizes,and really need a bigger tank size than a ten gal.as some of them can get pretty big.They also need room to swim/move around. My daughter has had one for about 14 years or so. He has a super duper filtration system,because Turtles are pretty messy just like Goldfish.She also has a heat lamp and a rock area where he can climb out and sunbathe. Turtles aren't really a good choice for a fish tank that has fish mostly because the turtles would eat them!

Another thing to keep in mind is that turtles are extremely long lived. I have a friend that has one that is 30 years old!

most common aquatic turtle is RES or musk turtle. i wouldnt put them near any fish, they bite and eat fish. cheers. mine hunt down bees when it comes close to water. !

Okay!! Thanks and i am not going to get one becuase i want all of my fish to survive.


Thanks!

no problem.

Thanks for that info touchofsky! We've known that they have the capabilitys to live a long life.We just didn't know anyone who's ever had a turtle that long! My daughter will be thrilled to hear that April will be around for quite a few more years!

You should really go around and look for some information.
RES, and Painted turtles arn't 100% aquatic. If you want the REAL aquatic
turtles the ones who stay in the water like 95% of the time, only get out
to lay eggs and get some air, there rather alot of work i've heard and
you'll need a huge tank maybe just for one. But this all depends
on what type. Anyways good luck if you still want a turtle.

Alex

well, RES cannot be fed OUT of water. and of course theyre not 100% aquatic, sea turtles are, though. be realistic, who here would have a sea turtle living in their house....

1inch or turtle = 10gallon. lets do the math...... cough.

Well actually its very possible i forgot what the name was, but it
was actually a salt water turtle if im not mistaken,There are a few
times where my painted turtle ate out of the water.....

Ill have to go get that link...

painteds can eat out of water, not sure if sliders could, though. my painted can eat in and out of water, i just give her water so she can swim and hunt instead of waiting for a meal.

Thanks, but i am not getting a turtle becuase i have a ten gallon with 4 fish in it!!

yeah, you already told us that. plus, only a 1" turtle would fit in your ten gal.

Can you get me a picture of the 1" turtle that you were talking about?

Will it eat the pink sucker fish that is only 1.5 inches?

Thanks!

i never talked about any 1" turtle. my turtle is well over 1" and turtles will eat any fish, although plecos are not the safest choice.

she meant thats all that would fit, and no turtle will stay that big. Sorry hun, im afraid your turtle plans for your 10 gallon shall have to be dashed.

meg, dont you mean no turtle would stay that small? only turtle that i know that is close to being 'small' is a musk, thats theyre a good somewhat 6" max, for a male i believe. female turtles are much bigger.

Okay, sorry i did not understand that.


Thanks!

lol yes raith, mr perfect speech, thats whut i meant.

ahahah with all your perfect english musings you have completely missed that i accidentally said she....ooops! lol Sorry raith