joeysgreen Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 I am working on a project to build my Florida Redbelly Cooter (Pseudomys nelsoni) enclosure into a large community type vivarium. The turtle has no interest in eating live food (flora or fauna), and is normally quite vegetarian as an adult. I may also incorporate a rocky spring/stream, but the main water body will be an aquarium approximately 5 1-2' long by 20 inches wide and 30" tall. I hope to keep it largely vegetated however this can be difficult with a robust turtle. Does anyone have a good reference for freshwater fish species that may be a good candidate for this type of set up? I don't want anything too large, and want native Floridian species, non-introduced. I appreciate any help you may be able to offer, thank you Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Jordanella floridae are cool tough little guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JORG Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 I would try to get some of the smaller species of brightly colored sunfishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeysgreen Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Thanks guys. I had the Jordanella on my list to inquire about, as well as the two pigmy sunfish. What about the golden top minnow, Fundulus chrysolus? Are these species that are available in the trade? They all do well in community type aquariums? All the help is appreciated Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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