General Care Discussion :: Fish Question

[Amg81083]

Hello! I got 2 green spotted puffer fish, and they are currently in the turtle tank. I know that at the moment my turtles want nothing to do with the rosy reds, guppies, catfish, and plecos I have in the tank and as of yet want nothing to do with the puffers. I was just wondering IF they did decide to have a snack, would the puffers be safe for the turtles to eat?

[1981camaroz28]

The puffers have a poison in them that can kill the turtle I would take the turtle out ASAP. Also not sure if you know this but turtles require a PH level of 8.0 your fish about 6. If you need help with the fish and testing let me know I have been doing it over 20 years now.

[Amg81083]

*smacks forehead* ugh that would be my stupid fault for listening to the pet shop employees!!!

Would 2 of them they're about 2-3" be OK in a 10 gallon tank???
Sorry for the non turtle question!

[1981camaroz28]

A 10 gallon is cutting it close but give it a try. If you don't have the 10 gallon already than buy a 20 gallon there is not much of a price difference. Puffers are cool fish I had a couple for about 3 years

[marisa]

A pH of 8 being necessary depends on the species of turtle. A neutral pH (7) would be fine for RES.