How long have you had it? 5 days
What is the water temperature? 78 or so
Did you use a thermometer? No
Are you using a water heater? Yes
How much water is in there? 90 gallon tank filled 2/3rds
Are you using a water conditioner? Yes
Are you using any filtration? Yes
What is the basking temperature? Not sure I have to test it yet
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? It's a floating one that feels a bit like foam
Is there a UVB light? Yes
What have you been trying to feed it? Pellets, romaine and dried shrimp and krill
When was the last time your turtle ate? This morning, he eats like a pig any time you offer him food and he still chases the small feeder fish
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 90 gallon tank
Is the tank near a window? Fairly close to patio door so he gets real sunshine as well
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? Not a lot but some
Have you read the Basic Care section? Yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? Yes
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? Other than I have not seen him stay under the basking light for any length of time yet. He climbs up and then uses it as a diving board
We got Logan (aka Wolverine) Saturday afternoon off kijjji, we felt it was a better deal and could give him a good home. We bought a new large canister filter and a heater. The guy that had him prior was not using a heater.
Logan's shell had lots of alge on it and I scrubbed him with a soft nail brush to get most of it off. My neighbors have a little guy and she said his scutes should not be indented like they were. They are not soft nor do I find any white spots on him. His bottom shell looks great. He is very active and his skin looks good except for one spot on his right read mark (ear area). His mouth is nice and pink and eyes and nose look good!
I took two photos to show what I am curious about but will have to get my hubby to help me post them when he gets home or i can email them on request. From all my reading I think it might be he was not nourished properly.
Will he recover from this issue or will he just have dents and ripples in a few of his scutes?
Any advice will be appreciated!
New turtle mommy!
