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On my FRT/PNT's shell, i spotted some little fuzz on them, it doesnt look like ICH, and I think the shell looks a little wrinkled, they are still eating and swimming well.. I am guessing its some sort of external fungal infection? Can someone please help ASAP?

how shouldi treat it and what with?

their illnesses. I've never known anyone that legally had one in the United States.

If the turtle has a fungal infection, you can use any of the copper-based aquarium pharmaceuticals used for these problems. I was once told that if aquatic turtles are provided with a slightly acidified water, fungus problems would be less prevalent, but I have not confirmed this information.

If conditions do not improve or get worse with the aquarium anti-fungal treatments, then a qualified reptile vet should be contacted.
Goodluck

I will like to confirm Lizardman's comments with a personal experience similar to yours.
B4 cure, we need to know how it got there first. In my own experience, such whitish 'rot' on the carapace particularly with soft-shelled turtles, is a result of poor water quality. As water quality deteriorates for several reasons : poor or inadequate filtering system, overcrowded, etc. acidity of water increases. You will need to invest in a cheap ph tester and do a weekly check on your water's ph level to ensure that it does not drop below 7.5 with 7 as neutral. I keep mine at 8.0 to 8.5.
I have 3 pig-nose which had just recovered from the above symptoms. Treatment is slow and may take up to 1 month.
Immediate action : total change of water (always use age water and anti-chlorine) wash filtering system and all rocks, tank ornaments thoroughly, and then i added 'Aquadine's' general aid for fin rot, body fungus, etc. (easily available at your pet store) and treat my turtles with this medication for 2 weeks before letting the remaining 2 weeks for own healing. Important is the maintenance of water ph.

I fed normally and within 3 weeks, all my piggies are back to normal.
u can write to me should u require more info at russchie@yahoo.com

The following site has some information re: treatment of fungal infections in aquatic turtles. This site and a couple others on the net indicate to keep the water pH between 6.6 to 6.8 when treating fungal infections (this is a preventative measure to offset bacterial & fungal growth rates).

Here is link to a good site on aquatic turtles & treatment of ailments--which relates to water quality:
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Thanks everyone for your responses, I moved them to a 20 gallon tank (the ywere in a 180 gallon tank before) so i can look at them closer, after about a couple of days of daily water changes and the "vitashell" shell conditioner, the white fuzz seem to have went away.. maybe it wasnt fungus, i am still keeping a close eye on them.. again, thanks everynoe for your help.

oh, and I bought them with the white fuzz on them.. i didnt actually see the turtle before purchase (my bro bought them).