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Pet turtles
Posted on 8/27/16 at 4:59 pm
Posted on 8/27/16 at 4:59 pm
So kids was given a pair, ones getting algae growth in his shell? What do I did to clean and or prevent this?
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Posted on 8/27/16 at 5:19 pm to Chad504boy
Bleach?
Joking.
We had one for abt a day and let him free to go grow up in the big pond.
Joking.
We had one for abt a day and let him free to go grow up in the big pond.
Posted on 8/27/16 at 5:44 pm to Chad504boy
Old toothbrush is what I used when I was a kid.
Posted on 8/27/16 at 5:46 pm to Chad504boy
Red ears?
Posted on 8/27/16 at 5:53 pm to Chad504boy
how clean your turtle's shell
FWIW: I had two red ear sliders and a yellow bellied slider I caught out of the LSU lakes.. great pets
FWIW: I had two red ear sliders and a yellow bellied slider I caught out of the LSU lakes.. great pets
This post was edited on 8/27/16 at 5:55 pm
Posted on 8/27/16 at 6:01 pm to wickowick
One a red ear for sure. Not sure what other is... Smaller not sure that means female or what
Posted on 8/27/16 at 6:12 pm to Chad504boy
This post was edited on 8/27/16 at 6:13 pm
Posted on 8/27/16 at 6:58 pm to Chad504boy
Yeah, they aren't gonna live long in that container. They need a much bigger space with filtered water and a heat source to bask under. Reason for the algae on the shell is poor water conditions. Make sure you treat water with conditioner before using.
Posted on 8/27/16 at 7:00 pm to TheArrogantCorndog
quote:
great pets
Seems like a stretch.
Posted on 8/27/16 at 7:51 pm to deaconjones35
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Yeah, they aren't gonna live long in that container. They need a much bigger space with filtered water and a heat source to bask under. Reason for the algae on the shell is poor water conditions. Make sure you treat water with conditioner before using.
This... also need a place to get out of the water... I used large, smooth rocks and placed them under a desk lamp for them to "sun"
Inside the tank I had more large rocks and made a "cave" for them to hide/shelter
I used a 35 gallon aquarium with a gravel bottom and plastic plants for additional cover
Posted on 8/27/16 at 7:52 pm to Chad504boy
Posted on 8/27/16 at 8:15 pm to Chad504boy
If you ever upgrade to an aquarium, email me at deaconjonesob@gmail.com and I'll hook you up with almost everything you need. (Lamps, screen top, lights, etc)
This post was edited on 8/27/16 at 10:36 pm
Posted on 8/27/16 at 11:55 pm to deaconjones35
Ok thanks. I actually have a pretty big fish tank w no more fish. I'll have to out some thought to transition to turtle in that
Posted on 8/28/16 at 7:35 am to TheArrogantCorndog
They also need a UVB light. Without it, their shells and bones will soften and they will die or be badly deformed.
Aquatic turtles are one of the more difficult reptiles to keep, as far as space, cleaning, etc.
Read This
Aquatic turtles are one of the more difficult reptiles to keep, as far as space, cleaning, etc.
Read This
This post was edited on 8/28/16 at 7:41 am
Posted on 8/28/16 at 7:51 am to Teague
One of the great things about snakes - they only need light to give them day/night cycles (and even that isn't critical) - no need for UV. Trade in those turtles for a nice little snake, OP.
Posted on 8/28/16 at 9:58 am to Teague
It has yet to be proven that RES need UVB. We funded a study that tested this and it was inconclusive. (To my knowledge it is the only study of its kind) We still recommend it because there are probably positive psychological effects for them at a minimum. But it appears that if they are fed a proper diet and the water quality is maintained, they will thrive without a source of UVB. Just FYI.
That link you provided has a lot of good information in it.
That link you provided has a lot of good information in it.
Posted on 8/28/16 at 10:18 am to deaconjones35
Dude break up that email address. Bots will pick that up quick. Spam you to death
Posted on 8/28/16 at 2:14 pm to Chad504boy
Whats the corn for?
Posted on 8/28/16 at 4:49 pm to Chad504boy
I have had many turtles they are a little work to keep the tank clean but it's not too bad. If you have kept fosh before then you will be used to it. I have one female res that we have had for 13 years, a male for about 6years and, just got 2 hatchlings that I believe are from my pair. I have them in my koi pond but I had the femal in fishtanks for a long time. I would strongly suggest you do a bare bottom tank. It will be much easier to keep clean. Just paint the bottom of it on the underside for looks. Do not use a glass heater they will brake it.
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