General Care Discussion

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:09 am **Is this okay??**

I have a baby red eared slider and I am having some trouble just learning everything there is to know so that I am taking care of him okay. I read something about their shells pyramiding and I just wanted to make sure that isn't what is happening to him. If anyone can give me advice about what I should be doing for a RES of this size please let me know! He is currently in about 10 gallons of water with a filter and basking area and he has a UVB light as well. I feed him reptomin baby pellets and the amount varies on the day, usually no more than 6 a day. I change the water once a week (and it usually needs it by then) and I keep about 6 or 7 guppies in the tank as well for him to chase and eat. Am I doing everything right??

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:56 pm **Re: Is this okay??**

He looks OK, but I might cut the pellets back a little. Does he have a heater?

Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 12:11 pm **Re: Is this okay??**

No I don't have a heater for the water, only his basking light. He also looks like he is almost shedding skin or something on his back legs, should I be getting a heater for his water?

Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:27 pm **Re: Is this okay??**

Water temp is very important, it should be close to a consistent 78F.

Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:30 pm **Re: Is this okay??**

Okay thank you so much! I will go get a heater tomorrow. What could the stuff on his back legs be? It kind of looks like his skin is shedding but I'm not sure.

Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:26 am **Re: Is this okay??**

kr281308 wrote:Okay thank you so much! I will go get a heater tomorrow. What could the stuff on his back legs be? It kind of looks like his skin is shedding but I'm not sure.

This should answer your questions about shedding.
http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=9103

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