Feeding and Nutrition :: tutrles wont eat fish

[retard]

well i got 3 red ear sliders and set their tank up and put two tiny minnows in, they will eat the pellets but not the fish, what gives?

[missibsu]

Have they seen them? Could it be that they can't catch them? Some of my guppies are too quick for my turts, especially the guppies that are smaller.

[retard]

yes they have seen them, i havnt fed the fish(maybe they will move slower(. what should i do to slow them down?

[missibsu]

There isn't anyway to slow them down. Your turtles will eventually figure it out, and your fish with get to know the turtles and let their guard down. I really think it will just be a matter of time.

[cprcheetah]

I bought 6 fish for my Zeke, and watched him all day, he chased them all day long and just wasn't fast enough....lo and behold the next morning ALL 6 fish were gone. He just had to wait for them to 'sleep' so he could catch them I guess. Now I know he likes fish, and I know not to put all of them in the tank with him at once....space em out a bit!

[marisa]

Not all turtles care for live fish. If yours doesn't eat the minnows, I wouldn't worry.

[SpotsMama]

My turt Spot lives in a pond outside. I put 4 minnows in the pond a couple of weeks ago. Two of them disappeared right away but the other two are still going strong. And they've gotten really fast - like the speed of light! I don't think Spotty could ever catch them unless they get sick or go to sleep. So I guess now we have two pet minnows to go with our turtle!