YES it can be done but .......

[mariekni]

so i've seen quite a few people asking about turtles and fish together. so i will say yes it can be done providing the nature of your turtle. some turtles will accept co-exsisting with fish and some wont it all depends on their temprement. just thought i'd state that

and here are some pics enjoy.this is just 2 of my 10 turtles these 2 love swimming along with the fish.

[AshMashMash]

Fair do's! I think its fair to say, in general, you're running a risk doing that?

EDIT: nice tank, btw

[Frase]

I guess you run a risk with anything, you can run a risk putting two turt's in same tank, i fully agree it is down to individual temperment. My map turt and 1 of my YBS lloved playing with the lil fish i had with em for a while, my big girl however, big difference she thought was food time so i removed them.

[mariekni]

Originally Posted by Frase

I guess you run a risk with anything, you can run a risk putting two turt's in same tank, i fully agree it is down to individual temperment. My map turt and 1 of my YBS lloved playing with the lil fish i had with em for a while, my big girl however, big difference she thought was food time so i removed them.

exactly!!!

i'm only ranting cos on several forums i have this arguement and i'm sick of people telling me i'm wrong so there's proof. it is down to temprement some of mine dont have a care in the world where as some are different. i have one little fella who will try to destruy everything even me but my arguement is trial and error just keep a close eye on them. at least someone agree's with me for a change!!!

[LiamRatSnake]

I guess it depends on the species of the fish and the turt too. If you had a slow and small turtle and some fast large fish then, why not. I'd consider it, especially with nocturnal or crepuscular turts to add something interesting during the day.

[mariekni]

i have fast turts and slow fish!! ya cant get slower than a gibby plec

[Sarracenia]

Isn't that black catfish thing a tankbuster? a Pangasius or something? I thought they got really big.

I could be wrong though, I haven't had fish for ages.

[LiamRatSnake]

Fair enough. I'm after some musks and may mix with some fast moving fish

[mariekni]

theres a clarius in there and a channal catfish and a juvenile giant gourami. yes its a large tank before anyone ask's soon to be upgraded to a 8x3x3ft tank.

[Trillian]

Oh that's great. I'd love to add a turtle to my fish tanks but I daren't risk it so I'll prob set up a separate tank for one...eventually!