These spots started small and are now getting larger. I have 2 red-earred sliders. One is just smaller than a quarter and the other is about 2 inches in diameter. I have a 30 gallon tank, half full and I have a water filter that acts as a waterfall. Any suggestions?
2007-01-25 02:23:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
These spots started small and are now getting larger. I have 2 red-earred sliders. One is just smaller than a quarter and the other is about 2 inches in diameter. I have a 30 gallon tank, half full and I have a water filter that acts as a waterfall. Both turtles are hybernating and have been since this started. Any suggestions?
2007-01-25 02:33:52 · update #1
Hibernating in an indoor tank? This almost never happens unless your water temps are 40-50F. Turtles hibernate hidden in mud.
In our houses, when it gets cold in the water (which should be 75-80F), they stop eating, but continue burning energy, so they starve until the water temps get back up where they need it.
The big question is where are the brown spots? If they are on the turtles, they are either a growth (mold, fungi, algae) or a sign of shell rot. Try this link for help: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/medshell.htm
If the spots are in the tank itself, change the water and scrub the tank down.
Good care info for this species can be located at http://www.redearslider.com or http://www.austinsturtlepage.com
2007-01-25 08:15:48 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-01 06:10:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are on the glass it is just algae. Clean it off when you clean the tank.
2007-01-25 02:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by lisa h 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have some brown algae or hard water
2007-01-25 02:29:11 · answer #4 · answered by bluebettalady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its algea, clean it
2007-01-25 02:46:01 · answer #5 · answered by troxie79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its turtle poop
2007-01-25 02:27:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋