I own a RES, his name is Bill Slowski. I've had him for about 1-1/2 years now and I have to admit that before I found this site Bill went from living in a 20 gallon turtle tank to a 30 gallon fish tank.
The first tank had a basking area, but the UV light was blocked by a plastic cover. The second tank had no basking area, just a ramp that he could get out of the water on, but wasn't really a basking area.
Then Bill got sick, he wouldn't eat, started growing green stuff on his shell. I quickly took him to the vet, and he gave me stuff for a infection and slight shell rot. He's currently back in that turtle tank, with a proper basking area, but only about a 1/2 inch water so his shell can dry out. While he gets better, I have upgraded his soon to be new home. Thanks to all of you.
After I had found this site, I realized that I was my fault the poor little guy got sick. Because of all of you and your pictures and postings Bill now will be living in a 40 gallon breeder tank. With home made basking area, and a underwater resting area. His water temp will be kept between 75-78 degrees and his new state of the art basking area will be kept approx 10-15 degrees warmer.
I will be submitting photos, as soon as I get another heater and the lights fully set up.
Thanks again everyone, if it wasn't for you guys Bill probably wouldn't have made it. Thank you!
Tabitha
