Habitat - Indoor :: RES: 1 will bask and 1 won't??

[sandbug]

Please help!

I have 2 new (baby) Red Ear Sliders. They seem to be in a very nice environment for their size (pics attached). They have the proper lighting, filtered and treated water, a water heater and a basking platform. They've been in their new digs (20 gal long) for about a week.

They are just about the same size (~1.5"), but only one will bask. I assume the basking temp is okay and that there are no issues with accessing the platform since one does it regularly.

Any ideas?

Thank you!!

[Joddog]

What temp is your water and basking area? The one may be shy and not like to bask when it can be seen.

[sandbug]

Thanks for the reply!

The water is a constant 80 and the basking area is 90-92 with the lamps on (12 hrs/day).

[Joddog]

The water is a bit warm. You might want to lower it to 75-78 degrees

[sandbug]

Will do. Thanks!!

[steve]

I would also try to cover the sides a bit to offer more privacy. Welcome to the site!