Turtle and fish compatibility

[hornet]

I have 2 saw shelled turtles which are about 10-12cm shell length and a barcoo grunter about 15cm. The barcoo is getting too big for his little 2ft tank so want to move him into the larger turtle tank. Would there be any problems? The barcoo would get to the food before the turts but i can hand feed the turts to overcome that prob. Would it be worth giving a go? I can always put the fish back if it doesnt work out.

 

[ambah]

Yea, I think that'd be alright.. I've got adult 2 long-necks in an outdoor enclosure and i have large goldfish in there with them, they dont even think twice about them.. and as you said, if it doesnt work out, you can move him back

 

[bump73]

Only thing to watch out for is the water quality, turts being the messy things they are..If the filtration set up is okay they should be fine..

Ben

 

[cris]

It should be fine, although i would let the fish settle into the tank without the turtles in it.

 

[-Peter]

Just be ready to set up another tank at some stage because there are possible problems. The turtles constantly nipping at the fish. The fish biting the turtle's feet.
Worth a try though.