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robin · Guest Joined: 12 Mar 2006 Posts: 1

I have one res, about 1 year old. I have a great tank setup. I am interesed in getting a buddy for Charlie. I live in Ohio.

CapnSwifty · Guest Joined: 29 Mar 2006 Posts: 2

Hello Robin,

I live in the Detroit Michigan area (not too far from you I suppose). I have a 6-yr old RES. She is in very good health, but I travel a lot and while I take good care of her, I always wonder about her quality of life. I think she would be better off with another RES and someone who is home more often to give her the love and attention she deserves. I have a 55-gal tank, Fluval 4 filter, lighting etc.

Would you like to come up and see her ?

Swifty's Dad

fishandcandy · Level 3 Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Posts: 200 Location: Indio, CA

Just a reminder - turtles aren't particularly social animals and don't need companions.
Not to discourage you, but just keep it in mind. They may not get along - which means you'll need two turtle tanks and have to spend twice as much time cleaning.

Lion777 · Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 8:22 pm Post subject:

That is true. I had to do same for my turtle's. The girl is smaller than Meshak and bit him. So I bought him 29g and left her the 10g.