Help On A Question

[Activuar]

My friend is planning to give away a turtle, but I don't know what kind and how big it is. Right now I have a ten gallon with some tetras. If the turtle turns out to be a type of little turtle around two or three inches, would it be a good idea to add it to my tank.

[Rue]

No. Turtles need a turtle tank. They have special needs which must be met for them to stay healthy and to grow.

A 10g is too small, even for a little turtle to start with.

An average red-ear slider needs at least a 55g tank...a 75 would be even better because it's wider...they also need the water filtered and changed often since they poop a lot...and almost always poop in the water...

[Activuar]

Thanks rue. Saved me from a disaster.

[Rue]

Don't get me wrong though. I think if you're set up for them, they make great pets!

[Activuar]

I was also wondering on salamanders. Would one or two little salamanders be a good idea?

[Lady Hobbs]

Again I've had to move your posts to proper threads.

[TowBoater]

I have 2 firebellied newts in a 10g with a betta and african dwarf frog, they do great!