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Baby yellow bellied slider (terrapin)

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Question
Hi, can a baby slider ( about 1-2 inches ) hunt and catch a common goldfish?
Thanks.


Answer
If the fish is small enough, yes.

Turtles and fish make poor cagemates- they tend to annoy, nibble on, harass, etc. each other, and goldfish want cool water, while turtles want warm water and basking sites.

Try http://www.redearslider.com for more ideas. (Red-ears and yellow-bellies need the same care.)