I got two hatchling red ear sliders on August 28th and they were roughly the same size about 1inch shell size each. So now less than 3 months later Bull has grown a lot and now has a shell length of 2.5 inches and weighs 1.5 oz. Hermie has barely grown and has a shell inch of 1.4 inches and weighs 0.2 oz.
They are fed the same diet of zoo med aquatic turtle hatchling formula which are tiny round balls once a day roughly about the amount that would be the size of their heads. They will not eat Reptomin sticks. I also feed blood worms, crickets, meal worms and dried shrimp as treats and have edible plants and lettuce in the tank. I also keep a Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Banquet Block in the tank. There are two fish in their but neither turtle has ever shown interest.
Hermie (the small one) has been a picky eater from the beginning and will only feed in the tank. Bull eats anything and everything. Is the difference in their growth rates/size a problem?
Should I try feeding Bull in small tank and Hermie alone in big tank? Or should I consider getting a tank divider till Hermie catches up in size? How should I adjust the feeding amount. I can weigh the food if that will make it more precise, I'm just not sure what amount to aim for each.
I have pics of them for size comparison and their tank but they are too big to attach. Is there an email address I can send to? Any advice appreciated! Thanks!
Kat