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Post Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:11 am   whats wrong with my turtle shell?

can someone tell me what is this white spot on the left top corner on my turtle shell ? ..
http://t.co/qSMmdBv4


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How big is your turtle?
2 inches

How long have you had it?
about 4 months

What is the water temperature?
75 to 80

Did you use a thermometer?
yes

Are you using a water heater?
yes

How much water is in there?
about 70 gallons

Are you using a water conditioner?
no

Are you using any filtration?
yes

What is the basking temperature?
im not sure, but i use mega ray bulb 100w, it heats pretty well.

Is there a basking light?
yes

Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on?
yes

What kind is it or what is it made out of?
plastic

Is there a UVB light?
yes

What have you been trying to feed it?
shrimps

When was the last time your turtle ate?
they eat all the time without say no lol

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure?
enclosure

Is the tank near a window?
yes

Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity?
no
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Post Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:18 am   Re: whats wrong with my turtle shell?

I can't tell from the pic... it does look like fungus, but I would need a very clear picture to confirm. Unfortunately, a lot of shell issues appear white.
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