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How does one remedy an algae on the shell of a red eared slider?
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∙ 13y ago
i have 2 males and i put 10 gallons of water with a cap full of bleach in it and sometimes i get an old toothbrush to em.
I disagree with the statement above this line. You should NEVER EVER use soap or other household chemicals and soaps ESPECIALLY bleach when cleaning your tank. Soap and cleaners will make your turtle very sick, and could possibly kill them, weather you rinse it out well or not.
If the algae gets too thick in your tank, you can get an Algae Magnet that you use to clean the glass with, without having to empty the the water out. You can syphon the algae off the rand or rocks on the bottom but you don't have to, turtles may eat it. As for algae on the shell, the one who made the next paragraph knows what tey are talking about.
By: Xeous
you dont, it makes them feel more natural and in the wild which means it will not suddenly stop eating like some and it makes your turtle a happy turtle and watching a happy turtle is VERY FUN! by the way the toothbrush idea is good that is what i use to clean of occasional algae spots an the tank walls, but the bleach is a HUGE no no! it will harm your little friend when it gets in the water next the trace amounts will wash of in the water and swimming around in those chemicals will make a unhealthy, unhappy turtle and watching your friend like that is very depressing it also is horrible for the natural chemicals that help make up your turtle's shell. ugly shell, unappy turtle, and an unhealthy turtle is not very fun
I hope this helped
paragraph by: Redearedsliderman
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoI put Axel in the bathroom sink with semi warm water, deep enough to cover his body pluf a little higher. After he was in there 20 minutes or so, I took I toothbrush, held him by his sides and brused his shell.
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Does a Red eared slider have a backbone?
Yes, all turtles have backbones which are located under the shell.
How can you determine a red eared sliders age?
if the red eared slider's shell is 15cm. it is 5 years old!
How do you tell if your red eared slider turtle is a boy or girl?
flat bottom shell female, indented bottom shell male, he has to be able to stay mounted
What is the most common type of turtle for a pet in the US?
a mobilian turtle (male or female) MALE-has long claws and bottom of shell caves in and there is a hole halfway on the tail FEMALE-has short claws and also the bottom of the shell should come out or be flat and the hole shold be right where the tail starts.
Why is a red-eared slider always in its shell?
Because it's afraid. Heat lamps held if you don't already have one.
What is a red eared turtle?
A red eared slider turtle is a turtle that has red ears on its side and really long claws, he or she's shell is a dark green color and has a a long tail. A red eared slider turtle is a turtle that has red ears on its side and really long claws, he or she's shell is a dark green color and has a a long tail. bbgfffhftdeeesertdjkbvgddr56typij;tdfse57uvob biydcr5seivu
Can red eared sliders be only 17 inches?
A 17-inch red-eared slider would probably hold the Guinness World Record for biggest red-eared slider turtle. A very large adult red-eared slider is a little over a foot long from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail, with a shell around 8 to 9 inches long. A more average size (especially for males, which are generally smaller) is around 9 to 10 inches from nose to tail, with a 6 to 7 inch shell.
What should the water depth be for a 5 inch red eared slider?
5 inches! The water depth should be about the shell length.
Can a red eared slider turtle die when it turns on it's back?
No they cannot unless if it was never to get off its shell and starve or be eaten.
Is a painted turtle poisenness?
Common Problems in Aquatic Turtles General information. Aquatic turtles, such as the red-eared slider, have several unique problems. ... Cystic calculi. ... Prolapses. ... Irregular shell growth. ... Shell fractures or trauma. ... Algae on the shell. ... Skin and shell sloughing. ... Salmonella.
Your baby red eared slider has a bright green shell but all the adult pictures you see on Google are brown Does his shell change color when he gets older?
yes. their shell gets darker as it grows
Can the sun kill red eared slider turtle?
Not at all. Red Eared Sliders need pure sunlight from the sun for 2-3 hours every 2 or 3 days. It will help streghen bones and grow shell.
