My four Legged addition to my 150!!

[BOTR]

Nice. If I was going to add a turtle in with my fish, it would be a Matamata.

 

[ceeej31]

Very cool, one of these days I will get my hands on a mata, But until then I will just have to live vicariously through you.

 

[Chefken]

Very cool, one of these days I will get my hands on a mata, But until then I will just have to live vicariously through you.

LOL Thanks....i think it takes my tank to a new level of chillness!! Lovin the Mata!

 

[demjor19]

Nearlt ate this morning....tried to eat both sliversides and earthworms but never got it actually into its mouth. Current is strong and the turtle new...not sure exactly how to time the release of the food so he can suck it in.....I will try a different method tomorrow. I figure a little hunger will help it figure everything out!

Very nice turtle! Try using a feeding stick, then you will be able to hold the food right in front of him.

 

[Chefken]

Very nice turtle! Try using a feeding stick, then you will be able to hold the food right in front of him.

Thanks! Thats what I did....I used my long tongs...I got two frozen silversides in him yesterday and three today. I was holding it too tight or letting go too soon....I have it down now.....I was afraid it would take much longer to get it onto frozen food. The previous owner fed only live. I never use feeders in my tank......ever. Very happy it has no issues with it at all!

 

[Vicious_Fish]

Great turtle and I'm glad to hear it's eating for you as well. One of these days when I have the space I'm going to get one.

 

[Chefken]

Great turtle and I'm glad to hear it's eating for you as well. One of these days when I have the space I'm going to get one.

Get a small one....almost like adding a fish!

 

[Vicious_Fish]

Get a small one....almost like adding a fish!

Ehh....I have no room right now. Besides, I have 8 turtles already and my wife will kill me if I bring home something else, lol.

 

[Chefken]

Ehh....I have no room right now. Besides, I have 8 turtles already and my wife will kill me if I bring home something else, lol.

I hear ya...the only reason I am still alive is that the turtle went into an existing tank! I told her no new lights, equiptment or special food and she was OK.