General Care Discussion :: Mixing Hatchlings with Adults

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Post Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 3:50 pm   Mixing Hatchlings with Adults

Is it safe to mix hatchlings 1 1/2" long with an adult 4" long in the same tank? Or is this not recommended due to aggression or dominance issues :?:
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Post Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 3:58 pm   

Not a good idea. A 4 inch turtle could easily harm or kill a hatchling without meaning to.
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