Urgent Care :: Baby RES - Pinkish/Whitish coming through on shell

[MarieO120]

How big is your turtle? Approx 3"
How long have you had it? A little over a month

What is the water temperature? 78
Did you use a thermometer? For the water
Are you using a water heater? No
How much water is in there? Approx 5 Gallons
Are you using a water conditioner? Yes
Are you using any filtration? Yes

What is the basking temperature? N/A
Is there a basking light? Yes, was using just natural sunlight until yesterday, added a UVB bulb
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? Yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? Store bought, floating with suction cups
Is there a UVB light? Yes, just put up yesterday

What have you been trying to feed it? Floating reptile sticks (just switched to these, was using the lil pellets provided when I bought her)

When was the last time your turtle ate? Last night

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 10 Gallon
Is the tank near a window? Right in front of a window
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? Not really

Have you read the Basic Care section? Yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? Yes

Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? None


Is this blood poisoning? Kais shell used to be a bright lime greenish color and is now looking less vibrant with an almost whitish/pinkish tint.
Kai is the light green one in the pictures (RES)


Not sure how to post pics directly in the discussion sorry,
Before
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moberempt/3914994163/

After
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moberempt/ ... otostream/


I got the UVB bulb and new food yesterday in hopes to help her get better.


I appreciate anyone taking their time out to take a look and provide their insight/advice.
Thanks,
Marie

[wiccabrat]

He looks like a normal RES to me, I don't see any pink. They don't stay green, they turn more of a brown color as they get bigger, look for some pictures on google. You said a 10 gallon for a 3" turtle and you show 3 turtles in the tank. You know for one 3" you should have a 30 gallon minimum filled with water. It's way to crowded in that tank and why is it only half full of water? RES like deep water and love to swim. You need a much bigger tank, once full grown they'll need over 200 gallons of water. I'd suggest a kiddie pool (the big ones) or a pond.

[MarieO120]

Thanks for your help, Ive been keeping an eye in her and what I thought was pink yesterday is starting to look more tan, I knew they changed but didn't think it was this soon. Its actually two turtles, think maybe there's a reflection of one in the picture. I am aware that they need a bigger tank, I will work on getting one. I only filled it half way because they like standing on the ground with their head poking out. Ill add more water for the mean time. Thanks again.

[wiccabrat]

Put some plants in, they'll stand and lay in them when they're feeling lazy.

[Diamondbacks4Life]

You wanna watch those rocks you have in there too. They get a little bigger and there a chance they could eat them.

[MarieO120]

Thanks, I'm planning on removing them. Didn't realize they could be harmful until I found this site. I appreciate everyones help since I'm new at this!