Other Turtle Discussion :: Funny

[clearblack14]

The ramp leading up to Mr. Turtle's dock has quite a bit of algae on it. Tonight I decided to put my two snails up there so they could work their magic. I have to say, they were doing a great job! However, it appears that Mr. Turtle got jealous... He has been nibbling at the algae, and I guess he didn't want to share, because he went over and nudged at the snails until they fell off and then started eating the algae himself. I couldn't help but laugh! He is quite the character! Thought you'd all get a kick out of it too

[steve]

Hopefully he leaves the snails alone

What kind of dock? If it's a Zoo Med dock, you're better off using a different kind. If you have algae on your tank's seals, I would clean them. My RES would nibble on it to the point that it caused a leak.

[clearblack14]

This is the dock I have: http://smile.amazon.com/Decorative-Turtle-Floating-Basking-Platform/dp/B004PBCFG2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1404404479&sr=8-5&keywords=turtle+dock (the triangular one)
Hopefully it's a good one! Seems to be working well for now

And thank you for the tip about the algae! So far it's pretty much only on the ramp or on some of the rocks. But I will definitely clean it if it gets on the glass/corners!

[clearblack14]

Regarding the Zoo Med dock... Is it not a good one because turtles sometimes eat it? I have read about turtles eating the dock and getting sick. Just curious for future reference!

[steve]

Yes, it's mostly made of styrofoam. Just avoid it