Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:45 pm Lines of RES Turtle shell are turning darker/ brown
How big is your turtle?
- Donnie is smaller than a silver dollar/ approximately less than an inch
How long have you had it?
- I have had her for 4 or so weeks
What is the water temperature?
-not completely sure, but the general room temp is 75-80
Did you use a thermometer?
-no
Are you using a water heater?
- no, but I do have a warming bulb pointed towards the tank
How much water is in there?
- 10 gallons
Are you using a water conditioner?
- Yes, Tetra AquaSafe
Are you using any filtration?
- Yes, a Tetra Whisper Internal power filter
What is the basking temperature?
- not sure
Is there a basking light?
- yes there is
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on?
- yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of?
- it is a series of large rocks, the top having a sloped surface going into the water, but with a good 3 inches exposed and dry
Is there a UVB light?
-No there is not, but she’s In a window that is constantly in the sun.
What have you been trying to feed it?
- dried shrimps, mealworms, crickets, and turtle sticks. Live wax worms, mealworms, feeder fish, and Flukers vet formulated soft turtle diet pellets
When was the last time your turtle ate?
- This morning
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure?
10 gallons
Is the tank near a window?
-Yes
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity?
-Sort of, it is my bedroom, but I am not consistently in there
Have you read the Basic Care section?
-yes, I have
Have you searched the forums for similar situations?
- yes I have
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms?
-Her swimming seems slightly weak, but she still has plenty of energy
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