How big is your turtle? 2 1/2 inches
How long have you had it? 6 months
What is the water temperature? 78 degrees
Did you use a thermometer? no
Are you using a water heater? yes
How much water is in there? About 1/3 of the tank is filled
Are you using a water conditioner? no
Are you using any filtration? yes
What is the basking temperature? 90 degrees
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? Tetrafauna turtle terrace
Is there a UVB light? yes
What have you been trying to feed it? Reptomin baby pellets
When was the last time your turtle ate? Almost 2 weeks
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 10 gallons (I know this is too small but I'll upgrade soon)
Is the tank near a window? no
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? no
Have you read the Basic Care section? yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? yes
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? He won't bask. Buddy holds onto the basking area with his front legs and hangs from it or sometimes he'll just lay at the bottom of the tank and just come up for air.
