I adopted 2 male RES a little while back about 4" each and have been housed together since they where young no aggression issues as of yet. Now I've been offered a yellow belly slider in much need of a good home (currently being housed in a small tank not much room) and I'm curious as to rather or not I can house them together?
I know the turtles should be the same size roughly, there needs to be enough food for all of them, so they aren't fighting for tank space or food. they have the same basic care requirements (correct me if I'm wrong) is sex going to be an issue? I'm not sure if the yellow belly is male or female yet only seen pictures of the small/cramped set up.
I do have a rubber made tub as a temp setup with a basking spot if need be. But I will only take in the yellow belly if it can be housed safely together with the red eared.
I know it is roughly 10gallons per inch of turtle, and 5gallons per inch or every other turtle. I'm currently trying to work out plans for an out door pond once the weather gets better they will spend weekends at my fathers 200 gallon pond when we are over for bbq's or visits.
My main goal would be a pond but for now they will be in an indoor setup with out door time. Any and all input is welcomed just want to makee sure it is possible and safe to house them together before I say yes to this person.
Thank you in advance
I know the turtles should be the same size roughly, there needs to be enough food for all of them, so they aren't fighting for tank space or food. they have the same basic care requirements (correct me if I'm wrong) is sex going to be an issue? I'm not sure if the yellow belly is male or female yet only seen pictures of the small/cramped set up.
I do have a rubber made tub as a temp setup with a basking spot if need be. But I will only take in the yellow belly if it can be housed safely together with the red eared.
I know it is roughly 10gallons per inch of turtle, and 5gallons per inch or every other turtle. I'm currently trying to work out plans for an out door pond once the weather gets better they will spend weekends at my fathers 200 gallon pond when we are over for bbq's or visits.
My main goal would be a pond but for now they will be in an indoor setup with out door time. Any and all input is welcomed just want to makee sure it is possible and safe to house them together before I say yes to this person.
Thank you in advance