General Care Discussion :: Is This Normal

[turboturtle8]

Joel my female turtle is very shy but every time I look over at the tank she is in the coner.She kinda dug herself a hole a just lays there coming out only for feeding time.Unlike my other turtle who's out and about roaming the tank.She stays there day after day.Is that normal??????

[SpotsMama]

Refresh my memory - how long have you had them? How big are they?

[Ferd]

also, how big is the tank? is the other one aggressive?

[turboturtle8]

I have had them for about 2 years now.Jack is about 3 1/2inches Joel is only 3inches.They are in a 20gal tank now but were planning to get a bigger tank.Jack is a little agresive not all the times but sometimes if he sees that Joel got the food first he'll bite or fight with her.Hes like a dog and wants lots of attetion.He still begs but I do not overfeed them.If you were to put your finger up to the glass he would try to bite it but instead run into the wall

[SpotsMama]

To me it sounds like little Joel is feeling intimidated and that's why she's hiding. It's probably time to seriously upgrade that tank size or look at separating them.

[aeo]

It depends on res' personality

[Hoooneylynn]

I agree with spots mama, she is probably hiding for that reason... did you take the gravel out?

[turboturtle8]

We are buying a new tank this weekend and yes I did get rid of the gravel.Once I get a new tank I will take some pics and show them to you

[SpotsMama]

Can't wait to see your new setup!