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02/23/2009, 12:56 AM | #1 |
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Salt water TURTLE for a reef tank?
Does anyone have a salt water turtle in their ref tank? Does anyone know where you could buy one? Is it legal to keep one? Would they eat the coral? I never thought of having a turtle in a tank until my daughter Ariel asked me today if we could get one.
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02/23/2009, 01:07 AM | #2 |
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Okay,, judging from your hobby experience on your profile, I'm calling this a troll.
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02/23/2009, 01:21 AM | #3 |
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No...
(there are so many reasons that applies, pretty much the answer to all of those questions) Not something a casual hobbyist can pull off due to legality, size, etc... I am sure someone can chime in with more details.
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02/23/2009, 01:23 AM | #4 |
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Seems crazy but I don't think I have ever even thought about having a Turtle in a reef tank. I have had salt tanks since 1982 and dive around Turtles in Maui every year but until my daughter mentioned it I don't think I have ever thought about it.
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Re: Salt water TURTLE for a reef tank?
this is pretty much the only question you asked that matters.
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1. All eight species of sea turtles are listed as threatened or endangered on the U.S. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants List. It is illegal to harm, or in any way interfere with , a sea turtle or its eggs. 2. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international treaty developed in 1973 to regulate trade in certain wildlife species. CITES protects all species of sea turtles. The U.S. and 115 other countries have banned the import or export of sea turtle products. http://www.seaworld.org/infobooks/Se.../stconser.html precludes the necessity of asking any others. further reading: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/turtles/
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02/24/2009, 01:36 AM | #9 |
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Turtles in a REEF TANK.
DANG IT!......... I guess I can't get one.
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02/24/2009, 05:58 AM | #10 | |
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Re: Turtles in a REEF TANK.
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02/24/2009, 06:52 AM | #12 |
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More seriously...
Is there a reason it has to be saltwater? There are a lot of small fresh water turtles available. |
02/24/2009, 07:42 AM | #13 |
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No turtle makes a good pet including fresh water ones. They are very long lived animals and require advanced care and feeding. Reptiles and amphibians make poor pets and require an extreme commitment for decades in some cases. Do not attempt to keep reptiles and amphibians as pets.
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02/24/2009, 08:19 AM | #14 |
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Daughter Areial? Like the little mermaid? Her tank should be big enough but I dont think Flounder likes turtles.
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I would say this is great oppertunity for your daughter to learn that in life one doesn't always get what they want.
How'bout a pair of these? She can take them with her everywhere. http://www.crazyforbargains.com/seatuanslfor.html |
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Juruense -- Seriously?! Hard pets to keep and you're on a reef aquarium forum? I think all the little kids who have no problem keeping their bearded dragons, leopard geckos, ball pythons, russian tortoises, and the myriad of other very simple reptiles to keep would argue with you. Last time I checked, most saltwater fish live decades, some snails live over a hundred years, and corals really have no definable lifespan so it doesn't seem like a reptile is such a daunting task in light of that.
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Your kidding right? Very funny.
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Ludnix..........
I was thinking of a baby Sea Turtle......... 3"- 6" and when it got too big I could let it go in the ocean. I don't think they have to learn to hunt for food from their mom. I think the little guy would survive. I am about 1/2 done aquiring everything to set up another tank: 470 gallon 84"x 36"x 36" with a 300 gallon sump. I wasn't planning on keeping the turtle until it could pull me around under water.
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Re: Ludnix..........
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I'm thinking just one turtle poop is enough to crash, crash, crash. Have you ever seen or smelled turtle poop? Ewww lol.
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Re: Ludnix..........
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The sea turtle is a horrible idea. Youd probably have to buy it on the black market. and when it got too big your going to release it? where on the oregon coast? Or fly it to the tropics in your checked baggage? The issue is not if it can find food in the wild after captivity, its can it identify a predator. and how will it cope with 20' seas. It will be doomed from the day you aquire it. Sorry for the negativity, but I think you need to be talked out of the idea.
as for reptiles being poor choices for pets. I wholeheartedly disagree. There are snakes lizards and turtles that are not good in captivity, but there are many that definitly make great pets. I have had 100s of snakes, mostly constrictors and they make fantastic pets. In fact, I have always believed that a red tail boa is in the top 2 perfect pets to own...a close second to a good dog.
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What is the concensus definition of a TROLL?
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