Have 2 RESs , had for about a month.. one is about 1 1/2" and the other is 2 1/2" (shell size)....originally bought for my daughter, who changed her mine so my son inherited them and there names are biggy and tiny....(my sons 3 and a half, so the names seemed to fit..)....
they are in a 20 gallon tank filled about 80% with water, with a whisper filtration for the 30/40 gallon size, floating dock, and rocks as base...have a 7 % uvb bulb and a basking light (house light 60 watt that keeps basking area at 92 degrees) water temp is 75 degrees .....been feeding them Reptomin floating food sticks and zoomeds aquatic turtle food alternately...(bought 3 guppies the second week i had them, and all three are also gone now) also using Bone Aid Microstick Calcium powder calcium carbonate.....do partial (about half the tank) water changes once a week with siphon, and did a full water change 3 days ago...
Biggy was the culprit that ate all 3 guppies, and has had zero problem becoming aquainted with the setup and definatately knows when its feeding time, and play time.....
Tiny is the problem, hasnt eatin in about 5 days, he is alive and responsive, but doent want to do anyting but stay in the basking light. when i say responsive, he moves and responds to touch...the ultimate problem is that it appears he cant open his eyes..when he is distrurb or touched, he uses the back of his front hands to rub at his eyes like he is trying to wipe something off, but they wont open...havnt tried to "force" or touch the eyelids for possibly injuring him...is this a problem, normal, or is there a home remedy or should i consult a vet?
All suggestions and help is greatly appreciated,
Thanks,
Cougan