I have 2 red eared slider turtles that won't eat feeder gold fish??

Question

they are still young i used to feed them dry shrimp for maybe a month now they swim in a tank with goldfish they wont eat

Answer 1

i don't blame them..

i'd rather eat shrimp than goldfish...

Answer 2

mine didn't even eat goldfish when they were adults. Don't worry about it just keep them on a diet of pelluts and some treats

Answer 3

You shouldn't feed them goldfish anyway. I know alot of people do it, but goldfish are bad for reptiles. They are very high in fat and they are often carriers of parasites such as worms. Also, they are high in a chemical called copper sulfate which builds up in the liver and kidneys of reptiles and can become toxic after a period of time. Any other fish are fine, such as minnows from a bait shop. Just avoid goldfish.

Answer 4

well all turtles have different tastes i have two red ears also  don't worry they just don't know that they're supposed to eat the fish u have to let them understand they should eat the fish what i did was i killed one and cut it in half gross i know but u have to and put it near their face and see what happens they should eat it if not then just try other foods



hope i can help

Answer 5

Smart turtles. Goldfish are junk food. Try other live food, such as earthworms, other fishes, and soft-bodied insects. When you can't get live food, cut strips of liver and dust them in bonemeal.