pH ranging from 5.0-6.4

ammonia pellets in the filter, cleaned weekly or replaced.

basking spot. high 80's--basking spot...flat slate slab

land area- same river rock as the substrate...approx 1/3 of the total area

water depth- less than 4"

30 gal turtle tank ( cut out sides for filter )

UVB source Zoo Med 5.0 flourescent

air temps high 70's -low 80's day night- low 70's

ambient room temps mid 70's all the time

ambient room humidity P

substrate-thin layer of washed river rock

filter whisper 30 biological and mechanical filtration.

food- superworms reptomin rosy reds silverside minnows and whatever else this particular turtle can fit in it's mouth

full water change weekly, pH adjusted with pH Down.

No way to check nitrogenous waste.

Wild caught turtle...was living in an alligator tank when purchased.

treaments so far have consisted of dry docking and covering the area with betadine.

no sign of other illness such as RI. no swollen eyes, no swollen ear areas.

Only sign of illness is this white fungal type areas on the legs.

Sleeps and basks a lot, until it is feeding time, then eats like a pig.

My name is Bob I live in CT, it is Sept. turtle was purchased in Aug.

I can't think of anything else I can mention.

I've fulfilled your request for info...so now what?

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