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RES making weird noises

Posted:
Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:05 pm
by openpalmSTRIKE
I fed my RES some rosies today and a little while after he ate we started cleaning the tank. While we were cleaning the tank, the bulb in the lamp exploded but we made sure to get all the pieces out. my res started throwing up a little of the fish and now he wont really move and keeps making this squeaking sound...!! he was up on the basking area not really moving and squeaking and we decided to put him in the water, then he started swimming and he was swimming kind of lopsided to the right. There are no cold drafts coming in on the tank because we keep a towel over it 24/7. somebody please help thanks

Posted:
Sat Jun 30, 2007 2:49 am
by steve
Are you sure he didn't eat any of that glass? Why was he in the tank while it was being cleaned? Was the bulb replaced with one of the same model?

Posted:
Sat Jun 30, 2007 2:49 am
by RunninWideOpen
Is it a squeaking or more of a wheezing sound? How many Rosies did you feed him?
If you answer these questions it will help with a quicker more accurate response:
How big is your turtle?
How long have you had it?
What is the water temperature?
Are you using a water heater?
How much water is in there?
Are you using a water conditioner?
Are you using any filtration?
What is the basking temperature?
Is there a basking light?
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on?
What kind is it or what is it made out of?
Is there a UVB light?
What have you been trying to feed it?
When was the last time your turtle ate?
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure?
Is the tank near a window?
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity?
Have you read the Basic Care section?
Have you searched the forums for similar situations?
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms?