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What are my turtles doing?
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Thu May 01, 2014 5:51 pmby n3hihz
So I've notice my turtles has been doing this weird thing with both their front legs next to their heads and swimming toward one another. (see Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SVTU9_zjvwMy room mate said it's a mating dance. Can somebody confirm this?
Re: What are my turtles doing?
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Thu May 01, 2014 6:08 pmby steve
It's fluttering. Could mean courtship or just being territorial.
Re: What are my turtles doing?
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Fri Jun 20, 2014 12:59 pmby n3hihz
thanks steve,
I'm pretty sure both my turtles are females. They've been fluttering a lot more lately probably due to the size of the tank, since 1 went out of commission and moving soon.
Re: What are my turtles doing?
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Fri Jun 20, 2014 11:50 pmby steve
If that's your video, then yes, it looks like 2 females and that they've grown quickly. You might want to adjust their diet. Sadly, some female RES don't get along... RES are an aggressive species.
Re: What are my turtles doing?
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Mon Jun 30, 2014 3:21 pmby n3hihz
Yes, I have changed their Diet Drastically since Ive found this site.
Pellets once every 3 days and Duckweed/Veg every day except pellet days. Does that sound correct?
I'm hoping after the upgrade, the fighting will be less. Trying to feed them separately lately, seems to help a bit.
Re: What are my turtles doing?
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Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:22 pmby steve
I give pellets every day but in small quantities. So I think you can do any combination, though I do make sure they have some veggies every morning.