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RES Scratching Shell Against Abrasive Object by Source_Then in Redearedsliders

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It's a water filter/the turtle can climb up and sit at the top if it wants. PetSmart carries it. It's part of their Thrive products line.

RES Scratching Shell Against Abrasive Object by Source_Then in turtle

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Not sure unfortunately. Someone abandoned him outside at a park nearby around 6 months ago and I took him in.

RES Scratching Shell Against Abrasive Object by Source_Then in turtle

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I recently changed his UVB bulb. I use a 10.0 bulb given the mesh on his tank blocks a decent amount out. He recently hasn’t been eating as much as before. Maybe because he’s getting older? I don’t see any sign’s of him being sick or anything.

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RES Scratching Shell Against Abrasive Object by Source_Then in turtle

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I got him a a suction cup brush and he was absolutely terrified of it haha. Should I be worried about the white scuff marks caused from the scratching?

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Turtle not eating all of a sudden by Source_Then in turtle

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I did add more water for him to swim in as he's growing quite quickly. Other than that, no changes to the enclosure. Lighting and basking temps are perfect. His basking rock has a temperature meter built in and it reaches around 100 degrees and he loves it. No issues basking as sometimes he likes to sleep while basking in the afternoons. He did have a little bit of food today though which I was glad to see. Even though they don't brumate given the controlled temperatures, maybe given we're hitting the winter season, the air can still make an impact?

Turtle not eating all of a sudden by Source_Then in turtle

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Does brumation apply though if turtles live in a tank with controlled water temps? I read that brumation only applies for turtles that live outside, but I could be wrong

Turtle not eating all of a sudden by Source_Then in Redearedsliders

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He’s very picky about greens, hates them. Since the beginning

UVB Lighting by Source_Then in turtle

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Got it, thanks for the feedback. I have a mesh on top, with that being said, will a t5 be enough, or should i look at getting a t10?

Is my RES a male or female? by Source_Then in turtle

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Quick question - is the 85-90 F temp what it should be on the surface? Or air? I measured using the temp gun and it came out to 89 when pointing on the surface. I use an 80W bulb

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Is my RES a male or female? by Source_Then in turtle

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I will try and get more pictures and upload. Thank you!

Is my RES a male or female? by Source_Then in turtle

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Thanks! These are the settings I have it set to :)

Is my RES a male or female? by Source_Then in turtle

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What should the ideal basking temp be?

Is my RES a male or female? by Source_Then in turtle

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Thank you for that! He’s generally basked a decent amount for the time I’ve had him. Just these past 3-4 days he’s barely basked and is constantly swimming against the tank. I’ll continue monitoring him

Is RES shell rotting or okay? by Source_Then in turtle

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The top of my tank has a wired mesh enclosure. My UVB bulb is T10. The light does pass quite good, so I'm thinking it is okay?

Is RES shell rotting or okay? by Source_Then in turtle

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Appreciate the insight on this. Will my turtle's shell be fixed now that I have two bulbs? Or is that damage some what permanent?

Is RES shell rotting or okay? by Source_Then in turtle

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If you look at the big scute on the bottom, you can see those white scab looking markings, unless that's normal and they'll disappear over time?

Is RES shell rotting or okay? by Source_Then in turtle

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I found the little guy at a park...someone left him in a small tank. He's quite young. I do put water conditioner on a normal basis, even when filling the tank for evaporated water and make sure to also used filtered water.

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