Hello, everyone! I'm here today because my turtle is having an odd issue, but I don't know what to do since there aren't any herps in my area
I'll include a photo down below!
How big is your turtle? - about 9 inches long from the tip of her nose to her butt (fully extended neck)
How long have you had it? - At least four years, maybe more
What is the water temperature? - It usually hovers around 70-75
Did you use a thermometer? - Yes
Are you using a water heater? - Ours recently died and we haven't had a chance to replace it, but we check the temp regularly and it's been in a safe range
How much water is in there? - around 40-60 gallons
Are you using a water conditioner? - No
Are you using any filtration? - Yes
What is the basking temperature? - I'm not sure tbh
Is there a basking light? Yes
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? Yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? A large stone we found, washed, and sanded to make smooth
Is there a UVB light? Yes
What have you been trying to feed it? - We bought some fish recently, but due to the size of the tank she hasn't caught and eaten them yet so we've been feeding her Tetra food sticks
When was the last time your turtle ate? - we feed her every morning and night with a few sticks
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? - about 100 Gal
Is the tank near a window? - Yes!
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? - Yup
Have you read the Basic Care section? - Yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? - yes, found nothing :C
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? - She seems happy and comfortable, I just don't know what the problem is.
My fears are that the fish we put in the tank may have brought some bacteria, and I don't know what I'd do if that's the case, due to the lack of vets that handle reptiles in my area.
The photo is low-quality, and I apologize for that.
Right now we're trying to set her up into a more comfortable tank with heaters, better gravel, better perches, & generally a better environment for her. She was in a very small tank for a long time due to issues with places to put it, and financial problems, but she's in a large tank now, with undergravel filtration systems, and perches.
I don't know what to do, and I'm very worried for her. This issue has been occurring since we got the fish (about two and a half weeks ago) but has never happened before hand.
If you have ANY tips or info, I'd love to hear you out!