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Should I consider activity level?

PostPosted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:48 pm
by Gurgi's Mom
Gurgi is very active - he is 3in & in a full 55 gallon tank. He loves to swim, and he is continuously exploring, diving & surfacing over & over & over. Should I still stick with "amount of pellets the size of his head" for a very active turtle? I've never weighed him, perhaps I should to ease my mind... what is an ideal weight for a 3in Painted?

Re: Should I consider activity level?

PostPosted: Sun Jun 09, 2013 6:30 am
by steve
I don'k know about the weight but instead of head-size pellet measurement, I would spread it out and offer other types of food. Maybe increase his veggies instead.

Re: Should I consider activity level?

PostPosted: Sun Jun 09, 2013 9:26 am
by Gurgi's Mom
Oh he gets red leaf every day, and plenty of it. I switch it up from time to time, but red leaf is my staple since he likes it. I have no concern with his diet at this time, just the quanity. Sometimes I think he looks too thin.

Re: Should I consider activity level?

PostPosted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 5:09 pm
by steve
I think it's OK. Maybe you can track his weight and size?