General Care Discussion :: adding a new res

[Franklin]

i got a 15y/o res now in his own tank, i got got a new hatchling and i put it in its own tank, when could i let them meet?

[robind]

What's the size difference? I don't think I'd put turtles together if one is any more than twice as big as the other.

[Franklin]

one is about 7inc and the baby is 1 inc, im going to let the baby get about 5inc beofre putting the two of them in the bathtub

[papoopeepoo]

Are you equipped to have two separate setups for almost 2 years?

[jonreif]

id be careful adding a new turtle, make sure the meeting is on neutural ground and watch every move for many hours after to be sure there is no agression and watch again when you add them to the tank. I would wait till the little one is at least 4 inches as I think someone said before.

Be prepared you may need to keep them seperate if anything goes bad

[Franklin]

i have two set ups now. i knew it was going to be more difficult but there so cute when they are small

[mikee]

F-in I would not introduce them at all. The big one my consider the small one as food. It will be quick when the larger decides to take a bite. I suggest not to do it. m.

[Franklin]

the two are together now and happy

[mikee]

F-in - Let us know in about a month. Keep an eye out for the little one'e tail and claws they are usually the first thing to go. Good Luck!

[Franklin]

I will