Urgent Care :: Was given two hatchlings for christmas

[cafreamoroso]

First let me congratulate you all... im a webmaster and i think your website it's top notch .. i went from not nothing about turtles to become a turtle expert in like 24 hours.. thank you guys... your site rocks...!!

now i have this question...
i was given two hatchlings for christmas in a 10 gallon fish tank... it didn't had anything in there so i went out and bought some some products.. elite heater, elite filter stingray 15, aqua clear 30 a fluorescent lamp ... and well now i have this problem one it isn't feeding as it should and all kind of all that stuff... i think it has to be that the tank is two smalll... ..
what do you reommend to me, should i give it away ?.. i want to buy a big tank... right now they're only an inch away.. one it's really active and very happy it's name it's Tron, i don't think i have a name for the other.. since day one he has been laying down... he doesn't appear to have any injuries and swims perfectly... but he basks / sleep all day and all night
How big is your turtle? less than an inch
How long have you had it? 2 weeks

What is the water temperature? 80 F
Did you use a thermometer? YES
Are you using a water heater? YES Stealth
How much water is in there? 30 lts
Are you using a water conditioner? YEs
Are you using any filtration? YES AQUA CLEAR ·30 Elite Stingray SG10

What is the basking temperature? yes Turtle Dock
Is there a basking light? yes
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? Yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? Plastic??
Is there a UVB light? YES

What have you been trying to feed it? Baby Shrimps Reptomin Baby Wardley
When was the last time your turtle ate? today but not too much

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 10 galls
Is the tank near a window? kind of
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? yes my office at home

Have you read the Basic Care section? yes all your website many times
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? yes

Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? the other turtle stands intop of it when climbing on the basking platform...

[megcornell]

You are correct that your tank is too small, you should start planning to upgrade to the largest tank you can afford... two turtles will grow about 4 inches each in their first year, so keep that in mind.
It's a good sign that both turtles are active. The fact that one isn't eating may just be due to the fact that they are still getting used to their new habitat. Keep trying to feed him and keep an eye out for symptoms of illness like lethargy and uneven swimming.

[industrial_girl_2000]

Congrats on your new additions! I agree with Meg....the one turtle may just be making the adjustment to his new home. Baby turtles are very skiddish at first since they are so small & vulnerable to getting eaten in the wild. Post a picture of your new "kids" when you get a chance!

[marisa]

Don't let the fact that your two turtles are small keep you from upgrading their tank to one as large as you can afford. When you say "give it away," you're talking about their current tank, I'm assuming. I'd hang on to it, at least for awhile---you can use it for feeding out of the tank or as a quarantine tank if one gets ill.

About the one that's not eating as you would like him to---exactly how much does he eat? Do you feed them together? If so, does he have equal time to eat (is he slower, which allows the other to get more food)? What do his eyes look like---are they clear or are they swollen at all? I'd watch him for symptoms that would indicate he's sick, including a further lack of appetite.

What is the temp of the basking area? (It's not in the info you gave.)