Hi,
Please help! I have 2 9yr old female red ear sliders that have been have been living happily together since they were babies. They even snuggle up on their dock together. About a 6 weeks ago one of the turtles (Teddy) started chasing and trying to bite the other one (Tiger). I took them both to the vet. She said they both looked great, but put Tiger on injectable antibiotics for 3 weeks for symptoms of a mild respiratory infection. During the time Tiger was on medication, I kept her separated in a giant bin. Both turtles seem very healthy now.
Since then, I have been swapping them back and forth every other day so they each have time in the big tank (125 gallons). The other one gets to spend extra time out on the deck with me in the sun. Whenever I've tried to put them back in the big tank together for even 10 minutes Teddy is very aggressive towards her.
I went to the pet store tonight for supplies for my other pets and to price out tanks to separate them. The man there suggested I try feeder fish in the tank to redirect Teddy's aggression. Has anyone ever had any success with that? Currently, they only get the Reptomin pellets and some occasional romaine lettuce and shrimp.
I will buy them two smaller tanks as a last resort, but am hoping I don't have to. Any ideas are greatly appreciated. Thanks!