Posted on March 11, 2010.
Is it allowed to feed pet turtles River minnow? I have a turtle in an aquarium, and I want to know if its ok for me to feed fish in a river. I want to keep the minnows in a separate tank, and only feed him a fish every 2-3 days or more.
Do not feed your minnows turtles because it can transmit parasites or other bacteria.
What store bought minnows that are bred? Flag
No, minnows and other fish from a river or pond can contain bacteria, parasites and other dangerous diseases. Do not feed your fish or the turtle there are good chances of your turtle will not make it (die). Instead, the best choice is to go to your local and buy PetStore 10-15 Rosy Reds, who, in Maryland, cost $ 12 / 1
I use to have an aquarium with minnows Then I had a turtel and when ever he is he would get what he hunngrie wannted then left Alon
Minnors rivers carry parasites like the others already mentioned. You can buy cheap food guppies in the fish stores Loval or groups of fish as fish food.
Just be careful not to feed the fish too often because most fish contain thiaminase which inhibits the absorption of thiamine, which causes many problems, including kidney and liver. If the fish is fed on a weekly basis for several years, the turtle will have a shortened life. Feed him some fish each month and it will be good.
The main diet of the turtle, which I suppose is a RES, since it is the hunter the most competent of common turtles you see in the hobby should fed fed green leaves more it ages, as for people. You can try all aquatic plants (water hyacinth, water lettuce, Anacharis, etc.) and dandelion (yes weeds). These are the most nutritious and have more calcium. You can feed romaine lettuce, but not as nuritious the others mentioned.
Feed the turtle pellets three times a week, on the cap amount may hold in his head. Feed green leafy vegetables daily and live prey once every 3-4 weeks of feeding fish, insects, shrimp, small pieces of chicken or fish so it will not choke , worms, etc., depending on the size of the turtle.
Turtles Pitts background stomachs and beg and beg. Do not overfeed, or it will be a bumpy shell, pyramid and focus on the TOA NARCAG which will shorten life. Turrles can live more than 20 years if well supported. I have one who is 19 years and I know a lady who had a turtle over 40 years because she was a little girl.
Good luck.
While the fish is small enough it should go.
