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Does my turtle look healthy!

Posted:
Wed Sep 28, 2016 3:18 pm
by jlmc255
hi guys I'm new here. and also this is my very first turtle. I love him very much and I'm constantly paranoid that he is not doing well. so if you could leave your input that would be awesome!
thanks



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Re: Does my turtle look healthy!

Posted:
Thu Sep 29, 2016 10:58 am
by steve
Your turtle looks good, though maybe cut back on the pellets. What his setup like?
Re: Does my turtle look healthy!

Posted:
Thu Sep 29, 2016 3:29 pm
by jlmc255
just a ten gallon tank for now. Heater keeping around 80 degrees. filter. thermometer. and zoo med turtle dock. and 5.0 uvb light. I'm just worried about not feeding enough or too little. what food is best and what not. thank you for your response
Re: Does my turtle look healthy!

Posted:
Fri Sep 30, 2016 10:10 am
by steve
How much are you feeding him now?
Re: Does my turtle look healthy!

Posted:
Fri Sep 30, 2016 6:27 pm
by jlmc255
a few times a day. a few pellets at a time.
Re: Does my turtle look healthy!

Posted:
Sat Oct 01, 2016 10:14 pm
by steve
You need to be a bit more consistent but try not to overfeed. I like to suggest keepers get a new pill box and sort out some of the food ahead of time.