General Care Discussion

Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 6:12 pm **Need to know!**

I just need to know what this looks like and could my spot-legged wood live in it.?? Started growing and few days ago.

Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 11:12 am **Re: Need to know!**

Is it algae?

Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 5:37 pm **Re: Need to know!**

Well that's what I'm trying to find out. The water is clean and clear. Idk if it moss growing. Or if I should just rid of it.

Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 9:54 pm **Re: Need to know!**

It's the light and the 'nutrients' that make the algae or moss grow. Usually is a good thing because your tank has everything it needs for 'growth'. Not sure if that last part made since. I wouldn't take it out. I don't care for the algae, makes it look more natural to me, but that's just me. And of course as long admits not all over the place. Dirty water will also make algea go and make things look horrible.

Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 10:14 pm **Re: Need to know!**

Year. I like the look as well and was thinking bout getting myself a few moss balls. But if this doesn't hurt my wood turtle I would love to keep I growing.

Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 10:17 pm **Re: Need to know!**

Its always growing fast check it this morning. Its way more now.

Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 6:23 am **Re: Need to know!**

It might become invasive filling the whole tank. If conditions are just right it can happen.

Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 7:16 am **Re: Need to know!**

Well my basking area is drift wood, so I know the ramp part well most likely will get covered in it. My only concern is if he would like it and is it safe for him to live with. Been trying to watch some vid on YouTube but I found nothing.

Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 7:21 am **Re: Need to know!**

Update on growth.!!

Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 7:22 am **Re: Need to know!**

Doesnt look like much... But it grew! Lol

Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 7:26 am **Re: Need to know!**

Its safe for your turtle. Ponds and lakes are full of moss/algae. Might groow on your turtles shell but I'm not sure if that can happen in captivity?

Posted: Sun May 10, 2015 6:31 am **Re: Need to know!**

Well that great to hear. Did a water change yesterday matter of fact so I'll keep my eye on it.

Posted: Sun May 10, 2015 6:55 am **Re: Need to know!**

I have pretty much the same thing on my basking rock. I like the natural look of it and not trying to get rid if it. I like it. :-)

Posted: Sun May 10, 2015 12:58 pm **Re: Need to know!**

I like a little algae on my cork bark. The turtle might nip at it though. What kind of dirt wood is that.

Posted: Sun May 10, 2015 11:06 pm **Re: Need to know!**

Well I did a water change and idk but I think it starting to go away. If I could keep it around and have it grow I would love a way to do so. I think it kook pertty cool.!!!

And for the drift wood not much, just when to a river and got it.

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