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Algae on shell

PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 12:07 am
by NGC_6872
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?

Re: Algae on shell

PostPosted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:35 am
by steve
It's not harmful, but I would probable get it off a hatchling. A soft toothbrush should be more than enough to remove it.