Well, this is my first post here but, Donatello hasn't eaten for maybe five days and I just noticed that there are no droppings in there since I last cleaned the tank a week ago. He is normally a pretty hardy eater, definitely not picky, just doesn't always eat as much in one meal as he does sometimes. His tank is bare bottom, but there is a small amount of pea gravel in his basking area. If he gets really rambunctious in his ATBA he has knocked down a few pebbles before even though they are behind a small wall to keep them from falling in the tank. He isn't acting funny at all, not basking more than usual, not swimming funny, not floating funny, not wheezing or breathing with his mouth open, still swims like a mad man when my wife or I walks by him... stil a happy normal acting little turtle. He just stopped eating, and hasn't pooped for some time now... maybe a week.
I mentioned the gravel in his basking area because I am worried that he may have knocked one down and eaten it, like some turtles seem to do. I am worried that hes got impacted bowels and that's why there is nothing going in or coming out of him. So, I guess my question is, would he be acting different if his bowels were impacted or has he all of the sudden become a stubborn, picky eater?
How big is your turtle? 4 inches
How long have you had it? Almost 2 years
What is the water temperature? Not monitored, but it's room temperature probably mid to upper 70s.
Did you use a thermometer? No
Are you using a water heater? No
How much water is in there? 60 Gallons
Are you using a water conditioner? Yes
Are you using any filtration? Ive got a trickle/sump filter
What is the basking temperature? 90
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? The floor of the ATBA is plexiglass
Is there a UVB light? Yes
What have you been trying to feed it? Right now, pellets and romaine
When was the last time your turtle ate? A week ago.
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 55 Gal
Is the tank near a window? Kind of, sun light hits it at certain times of the day.
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? Not really. It's in the bedroom.
Have you read the Basic Care section? Yes.
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? Yes.
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? No, none at all.
