turtle mate

[rhinod56]

Was curious as to a few peoples opinions about a turtle. I am looking to possibly change one of my tank setups to allow for the addition of a turtle. I am looking for one that will stay relatively small and not get big on me. also one that may do a little better with some fish mates than others. I currently have tanks ranging from 10 all the way up to 75, and plan on adding more. What turtles if any might fit this bill?

 

[milkman407]

umm, My gf found a turtle and gave me it. It only gets 5" and is called a mud slider ( i think, Cant really remember) Check my thread in the reptile section it has picks. Not sure how well it does with fish though.

 

[messiner]

umm, My gf found a turtle and gave me it. It only gets 5" and is called a mud slider ( i think, Cant really remember) Check my thread in the reptile section it has picks. Not sure how well it does with fish though.

all mud/musk tutrles are carnivores, but must stay small and make good pets.

 

[milkman407]

Messiner, Will my turt eat pellets or do i have to feed him guppies than?

 

[messiner]

you could prob get him on pellets

 

[milkman407]

He eats them when their soggy and sink lol.
But I dont feel like its good enough for him

But i was thinking of a nice schoal of like 6 cardinals in with him but nvm

 

[wild caught]

stink pots are awesome turtles and dont go for fish very often.

 

[Z Trip]

Pellets should consist of 50% of their diet. The rest of any turltes food should be naturel stuff.

 

[rhinod56]

4-6" is about the smallest turtle?
I'm fairly new to turtles, but would like to setup a 15 or 20 gallon for one.

 

[rhinod56]

so are mud slidders common to find? and howmuch to they normally cost? This appears to be the only one that stays relatively small and not super agressive towards fish?