Musk turtle community tank questions
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2 a male and a female and a few barbs and tetras
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I have had a loggerhead musk turtle for the last 3 years. I have moved him from tank to tank and he has been fine with all tankmates. There is no way that the jack dempseys will hurt him. I would bet money on it. My musk has been a little food aggressive at times, but has never done any serious harm to any other tank mates. Also, musk turtles are not very good swimmers. They usually will walk on the bottom of the tank and occasionally come up for air.
I have a basking spot for my turtle, but I have never once seen him actually using it. I have only seen him out of the water about 3 times since I have had him. Overall, they do very well with fish and I would not be afraid to add him to the tank. The only possible harm that could come would be if one of the fish tried to take food from it. In that case, the turtle may bite the fish out of food aggression. I would put the turtle in the tank and monitor it. The jack dempseys may go after him, but they will not be able to do any serious damage.
I have a basking spot for my turtle, but I have never once seen him actually using it. I have only seen him out of the water about 3 times since I have had him. Overall, they do very well with fish and I would not be afraid to add him to the tank. The only possible harm that could come would be if one of the fish tried to take food from it. In that case, the turtle may bite the fish out of food aggression. I would put the turtle in the tank and monitor it. The jack dempseys may go after him, but they will not be able to do any serious damage.
I added the baby musk turtle today. It's been a little over a hour and so far so good. All of the fish poked at him to see what it was I guess, but after that no one is showing much interest in him. The turtle knows how to get to the surface so hopefully this will work out so I can shut my daughters 20 gallon down
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Two JD for a 60 is overstocked especially with a musk. And having a basking area will bring the water down. This will be very overstocked. Bad idea in my opinion2 a male and a female and a few barbs and tetras
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A pair of jack dempsey's will be just fine in a 60 gallon. I have a floating basking rock. I didn't have to lower the water because I have an open canopy.
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So your saying a pair of cichlids that can get over 8 inches can go in a 60 gallon! As they are male/female the can pair wich would be unfair on territory. For a pair I'd say a 90. After I am not going to be posting on this thread.A pair of jack dempsey's will be just fine in a 60 gallon. I have a floating basking rock. I didn't have to lower the water because I have an open canopy.
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How would a 90 gallon add more territory? It is still a 4 foot tank!
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WidthHow would a 90 gallon add more territory? It is still a 4 foot tank!
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