What type of musk turtles can live in an aquarium full of water?

a gal and her dog1792 · Apr 29th 2013, 10:20am

I was at my aquarium store last week and they had 2 large musk turtles ( i think they were razorback) in a full tank with some fish and no turtle dock. Is this ok or is this not good?

1hotmama · Apr 29th 2013, 10:20am

This is not good. First of all, they need a place to get out of the water and dry out. Otherwise, they could easily develop shell rot. They also need a basking light and UVB light. As for the fish? Well, they might not survive, depending on the type of fish. Turtles love to eat fish.

2thedogs · Apr 29th 2013, 10:21am

not good. they need places to bask and dry their shell.

branden 3628 · Apr 29th 2013, 10:22am

That's a poor long-term setup. I like a slab of wood wedged into the tank at a slight angle, with the basking lights mounted over the dry end.