How big is your turtle? 4.5"
How long have you had it? 1.5 years
What is the water temperature? 76
Did you use a thermometer? yes
Are you using a water heater? yes
How much water is in there? half filled 40 gallon breeder tank
Are you using a water conditioner? yes, aquasafe (can you use too much?)
Are you using any filtration? yes, internal filter, weekly water changes
What is the basking temperature? 90-91 degrees
Is there a basking light? yes, zilla basking lamp
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? zilla corner ramp (epoxy, two are combined, cut with grinder and fused with aquarium epoxy)
Is there a UVB light? yes-24" fluorecent 25w t8
What have you been trying to feed it? feeding regularly, mainly reptomin pellets, occansional treats-shrimp/krill, just introduced red cabbage
When was the last time your turtle ate? today
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 40gallon breeder
Is the tank near a window? yes, about 6' away from window
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? normal activity, walk past tank throughout day
Have you read the Basic Care section? several times
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? for two days, don't want to confuse or start to "relate" with different problems anymore
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? turtle has been shedding lately (past couple of weeks), past few days it has decreased activity (swimming and basking) and is spending alot of time under the basking platform, it has become increasingly territorial and harrasses the other turlte and pleco, today it is sitting under the platform (in the dark) with its eyes closed and one leg tucked in (front, right). Whatever the problem seems to be getting worse. The turtle has eaten normally and yesterday my girlfriend witnessed a large "defication" or "massive poop" as she called it. the turtle is blowing bubbles every once in a while too. the other turtle is also shedding but isnt acting lethargic.
the water temp is 76 degrees, the basking temp is 90-91 degrees and there are constant ph and amonia level testers both of which are safe (7.0 ph and <0.02 amonia), the
