General Care Discussion :: Algae on shell

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Post Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 12:07 am   Algae on shell

I recently noticed that my hatchling YBS was starting to grow algae on its shell. Will this harm the turtle in any way? Should I try to get it off? If so, how?
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Post Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:35 am   Re: Algae on shell

It's not harmful, but I would probable get it off a hatchling. A soft toothbrush should be more than enough to remove it.
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