My painted turtles are fighting. Is their tank too small or crowded?

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I have 3 painted turtles that were recused from being throw out on a frozen pond Jan 2017 I got a 75 gallon tank and though every one would be happy- One is as big as open hand the other are the size of my fist -One of the smaller ones latched on the the bigger one and I had a had time getting her loose- all girls-were they fighting?

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Painted turtles can become aggressive and territorial if tank size is not adequate or if there isn't enough cover (hiding spots). The general guideline is to provide 10 gallons of water per inch of turtle. Confirm the filter is rated for at least twice the volume of the tank to maintain water quality.

My painted turtles are fighting. Is their tank too small or crowded?

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