Help on Turtles?

Question

I have 2 turtles they both live in a 10 gal. tank tohether one is a baby still and the other one is pretty big he's got big in 3 months
the big one eats all the food and fish food.
We've had the baby turtle for two months it don't eat and it sits on a rock all day long under the light bulbs and hardly gets into the water what should i do????

Answer 1

First of all feed them in different areas. I would suggest feeding the big one in a different area, and keep the little one in the tank it lives in to feed it. This is because some turtles will not eat in a tank they are used to. Now if the big one wont eat in the other tank, just let the little one finish up then put it back in the original tank and feed it. If it still doesnt eat, then read the rest of this...
Reptiles do not have a metabolism that tells them they are hungry. Therefore there could be several reasons why the turtle is not eating. One reason is stress. It could be stressed from being moved. It could also be several others factors usually things that have changed in its life recently. You could also be feeding the wrong thing. The turtle food pellets are very good if it will eat them. But if it won't try feeding it pieces of hotdog (uncooked) or worms or even dead feeder fish (gold fish). You can also try romaine lettuce or fruit (only in moderation) NO iceburg lettuce, and NO spinach though. Also make sure you are giving it a place to bask out of the water under a UVB lamp. This is essential in proper digestion. Also make sure to dechlorinate the water (the solutions are sold at pet stores). Also give it a place it can hide if it wants to. I would also recommend a backing for the glass with a underwater rock scene or something (sold at pet stores). This can reduce stress the turtle gets from constantly trying to go through the glass (since they do not understand the concept of glass). Also make sure the aquarium is big enough. Also make sure the water is warm enough (room temp). For an adult the aquarium should be 55 gallons. And lastly make sure you have a filter. I hope this helped. Good luck.

Answer 2

When we see this happening- a bully taking and eating all of the food at the expense of the other, the first assumption is that the tank is too small, and that the keeper is not managing the animals properly.

The first thing to do for right now is to set the two turtles up in their own tubs or tanks until you can obtain a bigger habitat. The rule of thumb we suggest is about 10 gallons of water per inch of total shell length. A 1.5" and a 3" turtle, for example, shoudl be in about 45 gallons fo water.

The large space makes a lot of the keeper's jobs easier (assuming it is well lit, heated, and filtered). for one thing, it lets you offer food in two seperate places.

Other possible issues would include: cold water temps (aim for about 75-80F), dirty water, poor lighting, etc.

Try http://www.austinsturtlepage.com for more details.

Answer 3

OMG! you have two turtles and only in a 10 gallon tank! thats cruel! i have two baby baby RES and they are about to be moved to a bigger tank than 50 gallons! It was not a good idea to get a baby turtles while you have a bigger one. turtles sometimes dont get along and will fight. when they eat, feed them seapratly. I have had an experience with fighting turles. My two baby RES got in a fight over who would get the last food pellet. i swear, the bigger one would of killed the smaller one if i wasnt there to stop them! so you have to stop being lazy and think about your little RES to and not just the big guy! And if i were you, i would get them way more room. remember, when they go to get air, they shouldnt be able to touch to bottom (supposed to be 3 times there hight). Good Luck

Answer 4

Maybe you should isolate both turtles for some time, at least. The small one may be frightened by the big one or even get bitten by it when they are both in the water.
If your small turtle stays under the light bulb too long, it will get dehydrated and so weak that it will just let itself die...

Answer 5

Give them seperate tanks for awhile

Answer 6

Get them a pond.