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Fish?

Posted:
Thu Aug 30, 2007 4:23 pm
by ~Kaboyi
Is it alright to keep pond fish like comets or small koi in a tank with a turtle? Any benefits/disadvantages?

Posted:
Thu Aug 30, 2007 4:40 pm
by Safdar
The fish will most likely be eaten by the turtle

Posted:
Thu Aug 30, 2007 4:42 pm
by ~Kaboyi
even if there a few inches long?

Posted:
Thu Aug 30, 2007 4:44 pm
by Safdar
The turtle will slowly bite the fish until it has no energy, no fins, and then death
How big is your turtle

Posted:
Thu Aug 30, 2007 4:56 pm
by steve
Kaboyi, your success with pond fish will vary depending on the personality of your turtle, the size difference and areas for the fish to retreat too. Don't be surprised if you find a very full turtle one day


Posted:
Thu Aug 30, 2007 5:11 pm
by ~Kaboyi
Olive is about 4 inches. The tank is only 40 gallons, so I guess it wouldn't be that great of an idea. Thanks though

Posted:
Thu Aug 30, 2007 8:42 pm
by untsmurf
I know that there are Comet Goldfish, and goldfish generally aren't good for turtles because of their fat content and whatnot. So if you were referring to those, I wouldn't recommend it. Don't know about Koi though.

Posted:
Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:20 pm
by Safdar
I mean if you really want to put them in there
Its fine, but like steve said, dont be surprised to see them gone the next day