How big is your turtle? 1.5"
How long have you had it? 3 Weeks
What is the water temperature? 80-82 F
Did you use a thermometer? Built in thermometer
Are you using a water heater? Yes
How much water is in there? 3/4 Full
Are you using a water conditioner? Yes, Chlorine/Chloramine killer
Are you using any filtration? Yes, Zoo Med xp200
What is the basking temperature? Not too sure, very warm to the touch
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? Large Floating turtle dock
Is there a UVB light? Yes
What have you been trying to feed it? Aquatic Turtle Food, Juvenile pellets
When was the last time your turtle ate? Today
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 40 gallons
Is the tank near a window? No
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? Fair amount, tank is between bedroom living room and bathroom
Have you read the Basic Care section? Yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? Yes
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? No
Hey guys, new to the board here, read lots of information and i just want the best for my new baby red eared sliders.
I have two of them , purchased at the same time from a local store. I have been unknowingly overfeeding them as the bottle said watch how fast they eat in a short period of time and adjust feeding amount. So now i will feed less.
But I am here because one of them has developed some white/grey patches on his shell. I do a minimum of 80-90% water change every week if not twice a week. Add in water conditioner so theres no chlorine or chloramine and thats it. The tank does not stink, their eyes are very white. VERY seldomly do they rub their eyes, i sit and watch them for at least an hour every day.
There are translucent edges on the scutes on the shell as well if thats helps.
