Hey reefers loving all your advice and help on my saltwater tank now would like some help on doing a freshwater tank for my turtle

[SlugSnorter]

That’s better than nothing thank u

you can get her genetically sexed at a vet

 

[Lilly Moore]

And I don’t know if I’d mind if it ate fish if it’s schooling ones like tetras were there to many and u can’t tell them apart but I was okay with an eel eating the hermits before I started the saltwater then I grew attached to the hermits and didn’t get the eel

 

[Lilly Moore]

So the okay with it eating fish is to be determined even though probably better for him cause he does like live stuff

 

[SlugSnorter]

And I don’t know if I’d mind if it ate fish if it’s schooling ones like tetras were there to many and u can’t tell them apart but I was okay with an eel eating the hermits before I started the saltwater then I grew attached to the hermits and didn’t get the eel

You don't want to constantly replace fish or clean fish chunks out of your tank, even if you don't care about the fish. if the chunks aren't cleaned can get algae blooms.

if you have a strong cleanup crew, and a population of either breeding or you replace the fish, fish that the turtle can eat could be okay, you should still air on the smaller side though



Sidenote: Remember, even if your tap water doesn't have chlorine it can still have other metals, better safe than sorry

 

[Lilly Moore]

Eh I don’t know I’m not the type that gets sick at the fact but I also do love animals

 

[Lilly Moore]

Thank u any fish I should stir clear of

 

[Lilly Moore]

• Mollies
• guppies
• Live bearers and what else can I have

 

[SlugSnorter]

Even if you are fine with the sight of fish chunks, the main issue is taking the time to clean them out

It wouldn't be a good idea to get another turtle at this point, the its likely first would bully it

Ive found a few suggestions

"Very small, agile fish like guppies may be able to survive with turtles, though they may overpopulate the tank. Goldfish and minnows are often kept with turtles because of their low cost; if they are eaten, they can easily and affordably be replaced."

also, you need to make sure your cleanup crew and bio filter can handle it.

You will have to do some aquascaping for the fish

you will have to potentially buff up your filters, as fish are more sensitive then turtles

Monitor your tank water to more precise levels

your turtle is mature, and if it had its veggies it will be less interested

 

[Lilly Moore]

By veggies do u mean flies bugs crawfish and worms

 

[SlugSnorter]

By veggies do u mean flies bugs crawfish and worms

veggies... as in veggies that turtles eat

What Do Pet Turtles Eat? | PetMD​

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they need variation in their diet

 

[Lilly Moore]

He does we feed him regular pet store food too he has two types of pet store food

 

[Lilly Moore]

And I think actual veggies or fruits

 

[Lilly Moore]

She definitely has variety

 

[Lilly Moore]

haha

 

[SlugSnorter]

And I think actual veggies or fruits

good

 

[Lilly Moore]

What about mollies

 

[SlugSnorter]

What about mollies

they'll be eaten, according to my research, the best are Tetras, Barbs, Guppies, and Gourami. theyll be eaten occasionally, but will be able to last. Still get a good cleanup crew

 

[SlugSnorter]

What about mollies

also, add some plants to the tank, apparently stuff like anacharis, water hyacinth, water lettuce, duckweed, azolla is good, and turtles eat it. they can also help get the water better for fish

 

[Sharkbait19]

Any livebearer is a good bet. Mollies do have a size advantage, but are no less at risk than the others. Bonus for livebearers is fast breeding=good chance at lasting population.
Various minnows would be a good choice for a more geographically correct tankmate.

 

[SlugSnorter]

Any livebearer is a good bet. Mollies do have a size advantage, but are no less at risk than the others. Bonus for livebearers is fast breeding=good chance at lasting population.
Various minnows would be a good choice for a more geographically correct tankmate.

Mollies being bigger could lead to the turtle having an easier time taking a chomp out