How long have you had it? 3 weeks
What is the water temperature? 84F
Did you use a thermometer? Yes
Are you using a water heater? No
How much water is in there? About 6cm
Are you using a water conditioner? Activated carbon and Zeolith in the filter
Are you using any filtration? Yes
What is the basking temperature?
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? Rocks
Is there a UVB light? No, but I take them out for sunshine everyday or two
What have you been trying to feed it? Pellets, kangkung (I don't know the western equivalent of it), dried worms, feeder guppies (live, held by the tail, disabled, even just died)
When was the last time your turtle ate? about 1 week ago, shared a guppy with another turtle
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? photo attached
Is the tank near a window? No
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? Moderate
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
So,
My baby RES just suddenly stopped eating. Normally she would hog the entire feed and I need to separate her so the others can get their share. She also takes food from my hand, especially dried worms, they're her favourite. But after the guppy, she just stopped eating completely, and has been sleeping the entire time, day and night.
When I take her out for the usual sunbath, she would walk around and be normal but as soon as she's back in the tank - or any other enclosure, she would close her eyes and sleep. She's getting very weak, having difficulties pulling herself up to the basking platform - slept midway, woke up and continue climbing. I tried her favourite dried worm, nothing, wiggling a fish, nothing. I tried leaving her alone for a few days - therefore no sunbathing - nothing. I tried giving her longer time under the sun - with more water - nothing. I tried giving her diluted methylene blue bath - a locally known medicine commonly used for white spots and aquatic animal stress - nothing.
She doesn't have puffy eyes, she doesn't have trouble swimming - just weak, she doesn't have any signs of fungus on her skin, she doesn't have trouble breathing, no yawning, no mucus, she doesn't seem to be bullied by the other turtles, I did saw a little bubble from her nose after I just got her out of the water but afterwards its clean and dry. She has been dry-docking herself unless I put her in water - she then swims a bit to get to the dock again.
As for water quality, I have hard water in my area - hence the water stains - but we filter it before going into the tap and chlorinate the water. Before using the water for the turtles, I let the water sit for 24 hours beforehand, and then pour it from the filter so it passes the carbon and zeolith. I also change the water everyday or two.
Here are some pictures for reference:
Any advice is very much appreciated. Thank you so much.
