Pink belly sideneck turtle with Plecos?

batang_mcdo

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I have a baby Pink bellied side neck turtle, was wondering if i can add him to my pleco tank.
my smallest pleco is 3 inch . the sideneck is about 2 incher.
 

Mr geophagus

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It should be fine. Turtles tend to stay near the top of the water or on land, and plecos stay near the bottom. As long as the pleco is bigger I think you’re fine. What size is the tank? That is a big factor in this too.
 
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MrsE88

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I have my sideneck(African helmeted turtle) with a 14” common pleco. My turtle leaves him alone. Not so much as a curious nip either.

I do agree tank size will be a factor, along with making sure the plecos have plenty of places to hide.
 
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CrazyPhishMan

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Anyone have a good source for pink belly sideneck?
Website you recommend
 
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hikariusa.com
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