Constant threat of being eaten, likely sky-high ammonia. Nope, not someplace a fish would want to live. You asked why the goldies hide from the turtle--they hide because they recognize the turtle as a predator. Defending your tank--when you say the goldies have been in there for 2 days--indicates that you just want to hear us tell you nothings wrong. That's not the case. So, here's a full rundown on the problems.
1) Turtles are predators. They will catch and eat a fish, even one much larger than seems possible.
2) Turtle tanks are seldom maintained in the same fashion as a tank for fish--the ammonia that is lethal to fish isn't a problem for turtles. Hence, conditions in the tank are unlikely to be favorable to the fish.
3) Schooling behavior and hiding is a stress response to a perceived threat.
4) 14 goldies will not survive in a 100 gallon aquarium, even without the turtle. They can get up to 12 inches and should grow quickly--space and clean water needs are around 10-20 gallons per inch of goldfish.
And, sorry, while I agree that keeping fish in tiny bowls is a bad thing, that in no way justifies your keeping practices.
1) Turtles are predators. They will catch and eat a fish, even one much larger than seems possible.
2) Turtle tanks are seldom maintained in the same fashion as a tank for fish--the ammonia that is lethal to fish isn't a problem for turtles. Hence, conditions in the tank are unlikely to be favorable to the fish.
3) Schooling behavior and hiding is a stress response to a perceived threat.
4) 14 goldies will not survive in a 100 gallon aquarium, even without the turtle. They can get up to 12 inches and should grow quickly--space and clean water needs are around 10-20 gallons per inch of goldfish.
And, sorry, while I agree that keeping fish in tiny bowls is a bad thing, that in no way justifies your keeping practices.
