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    Thread: Turtle in a koi pond... fair to the turtle?

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      Turtle in a koi pond... fair to the turtle?

      Hi guys, not looking for a huge philosophical discussion... but is it ok to buy a turtle from the pet store to put in my koi pond? Or is that helping to fuel an industry that is unethical? My daughter would like a turtle but I want to make sure that's not wrong for the turtle, and then of course that it is ok in my pond!

      Thank you in advance.

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      Turtles produce a bunch of waste and I am not sure that your water feature can support that waste load as it appears to already be overstoked with koi. Also they are likely to eat your fish.
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      Quote Originally Posted by tbullard View Post
      Turtles produce a bunch of waste and I am not sure that your water feature can support that waste load as it appears to already be overstoked with koi. Also they are likely to eat your fish.
      Ok, thanks. No turtles.

      I know I'm overloaded on Koi too for the long run- but they're all under 6" and my actual fish load right now is well under guidelines (about 1/3 load if you go by fish length but not 250/Gal per Koi, then yes I am over 4 fish). As they get huge I will properly thin the herd.

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      Quote Originally Posted by KoiNC View Post
      Hi guys, not looking for a huge philosophical discussion... but is it ok to buy a turtle from the pet store to put in my koi pond? Or is that helping to fuel an industry that is unethical? My daughter would like a turtle but I want to make sure that's not wrong for the turtle, and then of course that it is ok in my pond!

      Thank you in advance.
      I also say no turtles in your pond. Keeping turtles inside is very expensive to keep them healthy. They require lights, heat, swimming areas, dry areas and they grow fast. Once the turtle outgrows an aquarium, then you have to use a stock tank or a patio pond and have a place in your home for one. Unless you would like a turtle for yourself, I would find another pet for her to enjoy.
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      Quote Originally Posted by gray cat View Post
      I also say no turtles in your pond. Keeping turtles inside is very expensive to keep them healthy. They require lights, heat, swimming areas, dry areas and they grow fast. Once the turtle outgrows an aquarium, then you have to use a stock tank or a patio pond and have a place in your home for one. Unless you would like a turtle for yourself, I would find another pet for her to enjoy.
      Thanks Nancy. She has PLENTY of other animals... I think she just wants a zoo. I have zero issue saying no when it is the right thing for the animal.

      Thanks for the input!

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      I Keep my red eared in my pond from May to September ( We live in Toronto)

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      Quote Originally Posted by Atticusfinchkoi View Post
      I Keep my red eared in my pond from May to September ( We live in Toronto)

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      Wow that looks so peaceful Atticus

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      I also love Turtles and love seeing them in a pond.

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