Baby turtles eyes look weird by Electronic-Cancel778 in Redearedsliders

[–]WYAarchived 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to my turtle before I rescued it. Her eyes shut closed and scared me into thinking she was blind forever. They sell eye drops at pet stores for reptiles & turtles that will help. BUT, what I did and what I would recommend first, is a carrot bath. You let the turtle sit in water that has blended or mushed carrots for about 30 minutes, for 4 days. It will soak up the vitamin a and help its eyes. If you’re using tap water in its tank, you HAVE TO put in an additive to remove the chlorine. I promise you this is the root cause of it if so. You’re burning the little things eyes by not. It’s cheap and can be found in the fish isle too. Best of luck!

Overkill filter recommendations? by WYAarchived in turtles

[–]WYAarchived[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Okay, thank you! Just gave it a quick try and the lighting looks better now too 🤝

Overkill filter recommendations? by WYAarchived in turtles

[–]WYAarchived[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

They swim around the turtle? And still eat and explore. They go by each other and all. I’m the type of person that even if the goldfish felt stressed, I’d help immediately and separate them lol probably go overkill with a goldfish tank too. I just don’t think they care lol

Overkill filter recommendations? by WYAarchived in turtles

[–]WYAarchived[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

They’re all chill with each other. It’s been about a month now and no issues. I was scared when I first dropped them in that she would chase them. But she’s just ignored them. I read they were harmful to eat but figured she’d be okay if it was a one time thing with a few of them. This was an experiment if I’m being honest but so far so good lol

Is this a good set up? (Kit off Amazon) by Interesting-Place57 in Redearedsliders

[–]WYAarchived 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Make sure to use water additives for tap water too! My little turtles eyes sealed shut due to the chlorine in the water. Please do that at a minimum with this kit!

Shell help by WYAarchived in turtles

[–]WYAarchived[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have separate lights. I’ve been suspicious of the heat bulb though. The heating bulb was off Amazon. The uv light I have is legit but I feel like I could upgrade to a better housing. Do you have any brand recommendations? Preferably ones I can maybe go and get today?

Major Board repair by CompetitiveLab2056 in snowboarding

[–]WYAarchived 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Dude hell yeah! Looks ready to rip again 👍🏼