Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:47 pm
Welcome. Well, what is the temp of the tank water (you didn't say)? For a healthy hatchling/under a year, a water temp of about 78F would be good. You don't say where you are, but if it's winter where you are and don't have one, get a submersible water heater to keep the water temp constant. Basking area should be about 10 degrees higher, or in the range of 88-90F.
The room where they are in the new house--is it drafty? What's the ambient air temp of the room they're in? Temperatures that are too cool for prolonged periods will cause them to become inactive and not eat and be susceptible to respiratory infections. Have you noticed any other symptoms besides what you described--swollen eyes, open mouth breathing when out of the water, wheezing, mucus or bubbles coming from the nose or mouth when out of the water, listing to the side when in the water (all symptoms of RI)?
You said you haven't noticed them eat. Have you noticed any poop anywhere?
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