Can i keep a musk turtle with other turtles and big fish?

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Derek A asked:

I’m afraid that the little musk turtle might eat the fish since they are related to the snapping turtle. I would also like to know if turtles the size of sliders might attempt to eat fish. would they do so if the fish were big?



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2 Responses to 'Can i keep a musk turtle with other turtles and big fish?'

  1. Rich B - June 1st, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    Turtles, in general, will eat fish. If the fish is too large for the turtle to consume, it will not prevent the turtle of nipping its fins. Eventually, once enough nipping has occured, the fish will die (can’t swim anymore) and the turtle would then be able to eat parts of it. It’s not a good idea to place fish and turtles in the same tank if it can be prevented. (Unless of course the fish are there as prey items intentionally.)

  2. toxicillusions1984 - June 4th, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    I have a multitude of turtles and the only thing I can say is if you decide to put fish with any species of aquatic turtle don’t get too attached to the fish because they will always be a potential snack.

    I have had turtles rip apart a 16″ common pleco within seconds.

    It all depends on the individual turtle. I have one little musk that gets along great with fish. But then I have another that will eat anything it can catch.


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