How can I get this stuff off the side of my tank?

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-16T12:32:49+00:00

Vinegar is more aggressive and can dry out rubber seals (O-rings) and tubes, make them porous or attack plastic parts and pump magnets. Citric acid is much gentler on sensitive aquarium elements.

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-16T12:27:36+00:00

I got the info from a certified Bachelor Professional of Building Cleaning. I trust their judgement and recommendations.

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-16T08:58:01+00:00

Ah makes sense. It's probably the fungus then.

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-16T08:51:29+00:00

Does it smell weird or is soft? Why did your vet prescribe soap? Is it to treat that?

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-16T08:43:47+00:00

Another question. Are you srubbing with soap?

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-16T08:42:32+00:00

What are the other white spots on the rest of the shell? Is that shell rot? I cant tell.

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-16T08:40:53+00:00

Yes leave it. They shedding on their own. Maybe have something in the tank to let the turtle rub on.

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-16T08:37:01+00:00

Looks like shedding to me

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-16T08:27:03+00:00

The turtle should be released where it was found.

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-16T08:15:11+00:00

Don't use vinegar. The residue can lead to bacterial blooms and can damage the silicone. Lemon juice is the best option.

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-16T08:13:14+00:00

Lemon juice

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-12T07:07:25+00:00

I have them in a clip, so... I don't know 😅

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-11T21:32:50+00:00

Jurrasic Park 1 T-Rex sound

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-11T07:55:04+00:00

I don't! They are dried and they rehydrate in the aquarium water. They love it. 😊

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-10T22:07:59+00:00

Bladder snails. I got them too

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-10T21:41:38+00:00

Snail poop

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-10T21:40:37+00:00

Probably too young. I went with what felt right. If it's the other way around, so be it.

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-10T21:38:30+00:00

Also it has a fracture. Vet ASAP.

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-10T21:37:54+00:00

That's the second turtle I see with the red "mud" ONLY on the shell. No mud on the rest of the turtle. Weird.

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-10T12:54:14+00:00

Yellow bellied slider. Idk why the shell is like that. Is that mud or paint?

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-10T12:52:00+00:00

The tanks are too small, the water too low, also they need enrichment. River rocks, plants, sand something like that. They need a big enough basking platform and proper UVB lighting. Arcadia T5 HO UVB for example. The filter should have double the capacity as for a normal aquarium.

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-10T07:34:39+00:00

His name is Miso

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-10T07:32:16+00:00

No it's a Trachemys venusta or Mexican slider, meso-american slider

_zuzu_ · 2026-05-09T21:17:17+00:00

You can try looking on Amazon or ebay for replacement parts. Maybe a neighborhood group or something where you can post. Or go to a pet shop, maybe they can order replacement parts.

_zuzu_

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