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First Turtle, long-term foster care ...

Sandee

Sandee

Kid in the neighborhood knew I had fish, and plenty of tanks - asked if I wanted one of his 5" Diamondbacks. Seems his pair weren't getting along, this one developed a fungus problem. He's temporarily housed in my old nano - I'll get a proper tank tomorrow ...

If anyone knows turtles and can offer some advice, I'd appreciate it! Reading up on them now.



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MadReefer

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Sandee,
My son had a DBT he got from someone and it too had fungus real bad. It actually had blister like fungus. Can you post a pic and we can help you better. I would try with some turtle shell cream to clean it. Then you need to gently scrub the shell to get the fungus off using a tooth brush. Just need to be careful an infection doesn't set in.

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Aquatic turtles get shell rot/fungus from poor water quality. So plenty of water changes to ensure it is clean. Also, DBT are not strictly FW turtles they need a little bit of salt.
 
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Hawkeye

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good luck! after 20 plus years - i still have a pair of red earred sliders. My female is probably 10".
 
MadReefer

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Sliders are easy to keep and adapt ell. I have two in my pond and they winter over with no issues. Well one issue a raccoon took the smallest one. I had two for 10yr and am down to 1; the other my daughter rescued and it too is about 10".

Diamond backs are bit more temperamental to care for and sliders are taking over their habitat in NJ.
 
MadReefer

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Sandee, these guys live in brackish water. I forget the recommendation but you can fins it on-line. Just up the salinity a little to help heal the fungus and once cured drop it down to normal. If its real bad you can dry the shell and put neosporin on it but it will need to be in a dry tank for a day after each treatment. I would do put back in the water for 2 day after each treatment to ensure it eats and goes to the bathroom. Good luck and if you any other questions let me know.
 
Sandee

Sandee

New digs ...

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TanksNStuff

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Can't believe I missed this thread all week.

Great job Sandee. That's a great lookin' diamondback!
 
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