Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 5:29 pm
Under one of the scutes that's in the process of shedding? That's not good. If the scute looks like it's going to come off in a day or two, you are probably fine. Otherwise, you need to take action against the algae. You'll need to scrub the shell gently with a soft toothbrush daily, if not a few times a day, to make sure the algae doesn't stick to the shell. Also, check out your tank. Is it near a window? Has it been cleaned lately?
If the algae stays on the shell during the shedding process, it's can cause the new shell underneath to become damaged.
JAX
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