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SHE SLEEPS ALL DAY AT THE BOTTOM???????

PostPosted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 1:31 pm
by moldygrape
How big is your turtle? 6 IN
How long have you had it? 4 YEARS

What is the water temperature? 78 DEG
Did you use a thermometer? Y
Are you using a water heater? Y
How much water is in there?30G(yes i know too small im saving $ to buy a 80 gal)
Are you using a water conditioner?N
Are you using any filtration? Y

What is the basking temperature? 90?
Is there a basking light? Y
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? Y
What kind is it or what is it made out of? EGG CREAT ATBA
Is there a UVB light? YES I JUST BOUGHT IT 2 DAYS AGO

What have you been trying to feed it? PELLETS BAISIL
When was the last time your turtle ate? THIS MORNING

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 30G
Is the tank near a window? N
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity?SO SO

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

Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? IT ATE HIS BFF A ROSIE RED MINOW THAT WAS LIKE AN INCH AND A HALF IT HAD LIVED WITH HER FOR ALMOST A YR AND ONE DAY IT WAS GONE RIGHT AFTEER THAT SHE LOOKS SICK

PostPosted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 4:42 pm
by vear
I'm not sure what your question is. Rosy red minnows are food, so I'm not surprised she ate it, even if it'd been there for a year.

Are you saying your turtle is at the bottom of the tank all day? Is she coming up for air? Is she moving?

PostPosted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:42 pm
by Moose
is she still at the bottom of the tank, how long was it when she last surfaced?