Urgent Care :: Skeptical about shell (pics included)

[2red2r2les]

How big is your turtle? About 7"
How long have you had it? 5-6 years

What is the water temperature? Not Sure Getting thermometer soon,
Did you use a thermometer? No
Are you using a water heater? Yes Set to 72 Degrees
How much water is in there? 60 Gallon
Are you using a water conditioner? No
Are you using any filtration? Yes 2 Canister Filters on each side. Rena Filstar xP3 and Penn-Plax Cascade 700

What is the basking temperature? Taking accurate temp now, can update later.
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? Turtle Dock
Is there a UVB light? Yes Reptisun 5.0

What have you been trying to feed it? Pellets
When was the last time your turtle ate? Last night

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 55g
Is the tank near a window? Kinda
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? Yes

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

Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? Sleeping more seems since light change

I have had both turtles since they were tiny. They have always had the exact same conditions. Tupac seems to look typical of a red eared. Biggie on the other hand doesnt look great. His shell seems to be discolored a lot. The top half is light color but the bottom by his tail is almost all dark. His shell seems to look a lot more frail. He has always been the more aggressive one, they have been separated for the past few years. I had them in a 150 g with the complete set up with docks and heaters and filters and his shell was in the same condition as it is now. If needed ill dry em out to take pics

Biggie



Tupac


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[steve]

Biggie is just melanistic, which is normal for male RES. Is the shell actually more frail or just feels like it?

[apondfortimmy]

I love the cat watching shot.

Also, what a neat idea for a tank setup!

[2red2r2les]

Thanks steve!... I didnt think it was anything serious just because since he was small he was a different color scheme..
Apondfortimmy we actually just finished it, well almost alteast we are planning on staining it to match the room.. Both boxes on the side have each cannister filter in it and the top of the aquarium is cased in with pexi glass.. We had to be creative since we are on the 3rd floor..