General Care Discussion :: Female Red Ear Sliders!

[Zalucki5]

Hi my males res has not ate in a few days. When I checked on him I noticed he is stretching his neck and legs way out and is shedding on his skin. Our filter broke so for a few weeks I was draining, refilling, and treating his aquarium every 3 days. His new turtle specific filter was installed last Friday and a conditioning block put in and now he's shedding. Is this normal? I saw ur comment on dirty water is why I am asking here. His water temp is 81 and I am using a plant grow light till a new housing comes in on his basking area.

[steve]

I would check other aspects of his setup. Some things should be avoided however, like plant grow lights, turtle specific filters, and conditioning blocks.

[Zalucki5]

I thought a turtle specific filtration system would be best? The light was temporary till his bulb came in.

[steve]

NO, most turtle specific stuff is overpriced and inadequate. Some is completely unnecessary and some is potentially harmful. I'd stop using the light as it is not intended for turtles.