I've tried various, various basking locations over the years, he still doesn't come out that much and i've varied in temps too, i think the set up i have no is the best taht way, i don't have that much water for him to swim in, it's only about five inches deep and he's about 2 1/2 thick, i don't know of that matters at all
2006-10-06 08:30:13 · 9 answers · asked by Justin B 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Hi
Well in the wild Red eared sliders,,especially older ones are often found covered in Algae.. its normal...
Are you sure its algae and not fungus? Fungus you do not want algae is ok.
I have haerd of folks taking a very soft toothbrush... super soft like a childrens brush and gently brushing algae from the shell.
However... if you do this use a NEW brush and only use it for that prupose.
Also be sur to have a UV light for your turtle and change your water often and use a filter.... water conditiioners can be used to turtle safe of course...
But I really think the algae has found favorable conditions nd may tough to keep out.
Here is a great link to ask a real expert..
http://experts.about.com/c/pets/
Good Luck
Wismom
2006-10-06 09:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by Wismom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the tank. If it is 2.5" thick, it is about 5-8" long. The rule of thumb is 10 gallons of swimming water PER INCH of turtle, so you'd need a tank that can offer a 50-80 gallon pool.
Most of us use big Rubbermaid tanks or kiddy pools for big turtles.
A small pool causes stagnant water, promotes all kinds of health, skin, and shell problems, stress, etc. Please get it into the right kind of habitat quickly!
Heat the water to about 75-80, and provide a good basking site that is heated to 90 and offers ultra-violet lighting.
I'd bet the diet, water cleanliness, and so on are all a bit glitched as well.
I would strongly suggest that you review a good care site like http://www.redearslider.com or http://www.austinsturtlepage.com
By the way, algae ON a shell is no big deal. Growth UNDER the scales is a condition called shell rot. The above sites can help treat it, but you've go to get the housing and other things under control first.
2006-10-06 15:58:34 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The algae wont hurt it but the trick is to keep the water PH about 7 and clean
2006-10-06 15:47:59 · answer #3 · answered by Sonny Boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Algae is produced from excessive build ups of nitrogen and phophates within the water. If you do more water changes you would greatly reduce the production of algae.
2006-10-06 08:41:57 · answer #4 · answered by rian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO what ever u do do no longer use bleech u can bypass to the puppy save and get something called turtle sulfa dip could desire to sparkling up in a pair of week if it doesnt bypass to the vet and get betadine answer it clears that up plus helps to heal sores that could desire to help with each and every thing if ur turtle nonetheless is performing unwell after the algea clears then take him to the vet
2016-12-13 03:22:52 · answer #5 · answered by lacy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you need to do if you want it off you just add a algea tablet that kills and removes algea but first it isnt anything to worry about algea grows in the water everywhere, but check in with the nearest petshop.
2006-10-06 16:12:50 · answer #6 · answered by turtlelytiger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep the tank clean and it shouldn't happen, try putting a plecostemous (algae eaters) in the tank with it to help with the algae.
2006-10-06 11:24:18 · answer #7 · answered by Tracey 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he need at least 55 gallon tank double his size in water
good filtration and water needs to be changed alot.
try feeding him in seperate tub of water that will cut down on the algea.
2006-10-06 09:04:13 · answer #8 · answered by ma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give it a bath in warm water?
2006-10-06 08:33:26 · answer #9 · answered by ear person 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋