General Care Discussion :: Last piece of the puzzle

Taking care of your turtle's overall health.

Post Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:51 am   Last piece of the puzzle

After re-homing Miss Tee, I got her a larger tank, a floating dock, a UVB bulb, a UVA basking bulb/fixture (I already had a good fillter) and finally finances opened up a little and I could get her a heater.
She was at 71 degrees before--now she is at 78. I've noticed MUCH more swiming and activity. (Eating has never been a problem!)

I believe that with this good care and diet her shell and general health will gradually improve. Of course, compared to the pics I see on this forum, her tank is pretty noobie/sparse. But that'll change over the coming months. The important thing is that she's all set up properly at last.

Patience :wink:
~and 3 rescued cats
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Post Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 12:06 am   Re: Last piece of the puzzle

Congrats on getting the final piece! I keep pretty bare tanks, makes cleaning so much easier. I am tempted to add sand as a substrate, but am in no rush.
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Post Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:49 am   Re: Last piece of the puzzle

My thoughts exactly..the more I add, the more I'll have to clean. As it is-the water is crystal clear.(and warm)

The only prop is this little neon-orange plastic lizard!
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