Can i put a baby snapper turtle in a full 30 gallon tank with fish? does he need...

Ralph B

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...somthin to float on? what do i do with him? my catfish is big like 8 inches so the turtle wont bother him an my suckerfish is about the same size as the catfish
 
As a baby he shouldn't bother your fish but turltes need a basking area where he can get out of the water to get warm with a heat lamp and also there shells need UVB lighting to stay strong.
 
No! First of all, you should know how to take care of an animal and have all of the supplies set up BEFORE you get the animal. Any monkey with half a brain could figure that out. Second, snappers are not fully aquatic and they should have their own set up that is specifically designed for them. Third, snappers get HUGE. No store bought tank is going to be able to house one. Fourth, snappers are aggressive turtles and are not for beginners, which obviously you are. And finally, it is not a great idea to house fish and turtles together anyways. They require different care. For example, in addition to an insanely large enclosure, you will also need heat and uv lighting for the turtle. Turtles also require MUCH heavier filtration than fish. Please do some research if you insist on keeping a snapping turtle as a pet.
 
it's not a very good idea, most fish will actually eat the turtles webbing off it's feet and the turtle will be in serious danger
 
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