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tetrafan31313 Enthusiast Posts: 216 Kudos: 218 Votes: 1 Registered: 25-Aug-2004	i bought a small lil tiny turtle can i keep him in a 10 gallon until he get big
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	misses how this relates to fish Errr well you CAN...but most turtles get to be of decent size, so I wouldn't do it for very long. Adult turtles usually require around a 55 gallon...depending on what kind they are. Temporarily I'd say he'd be okay, just as long as you know he can't be in there for ever. -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Adult turtles usually require around a 55 gallon...depending on what kind they are. I would go for 90G+ for even the smaller adults.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	how big was this turtle you bought? I might mention that it is illegal to sell turtles under 4" in shell diameter. People still do it, though. (the problem with small turtles is they used to sell them little and small chidren would put them in their mouths and get salmonella) Also, not a good idea to keep turtles in the same tank with fish. They happen to be a natural prey item of the aquatic turtles you usually see... Last edited by superlion at 15-Jan-2005 01:22 ><>
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I might mention that it is illegal to sell turtles under 4" in shell diameter. Except for 'educational' or 'research' reasons.....which is how, technically, most stores do it legally. The law was one of the most poorly thought out...it doesn't prevent salmonellosis, but does discourage captive-breeding.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004	working at petsmart atleast 5 times a week im asked the requirements for red-earded sliders. i tell them the all turtles are illegal to sell under 4" but they say theyll up grade once the turtle gets larger. i would say half the time these turtles end up in the next closest lake or river. turtles are also very very dirty and would soon harm your fish or eat them. if i were you i would just invest into another tank atleast 55usg if u want to keep this turtle long term. goodluk
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53


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