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thisgirlj · Level 1 Joined: 06 Nov 2005 Posts: 15

Ok...Ive had my turtle for almost a week and he hasnt eaten anything. I put floating food in his tank, guppies and even tuna and still nothing. He is active but it would make me feel a lot better if i saw him eat something. Any suggestions?? Crying or Very sad

dixieee · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 7:56 am Post subject:

he's new and it usually takes them a while b4 they begin eating normally. a week is ok bcz they can hold for up to 2 weeks without food but if u want to give it a try, keep something in the tank and leave him in silence. he might feel safer to eat if it's dark around too. seems u've got a shy little turtle but don't worry he won't starve himself Smile

good luck
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

Jude · Level 2 Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Posts: 93

Also, I would check the water temp. Make sure it is warm enough, if its cold they don't eat. When I got my turtle, he seemed to eat everything...try dried shrimp, those are tasty...

thisgirlj · Level 1 Joined: 06 Nov 2005 Posts: 15

on top of him not eating, his shell is kinda turning a dull color. ive seen him shed some of it when i clean his tank. Is that what it is? Is he just shedding or is it a bigger problem then that?

dixieee · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:48 pm Post subject:

shedding is ok but is it soft?
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

thisgirlj · Level 1 Joined: 06 Nov 2005 Posts: 15

his shell isnt soft. its hard and slimey like its suppose to be.

dixieee · Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 4:04 pm Post subject:

ok i guess its ok, or maybe some algae. u can use a soft toothbrush and scrub the shell very gently under running warm water
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

thisgirlj · Level 1 Joined: 06 Nov 2005 Posts: 15

GOOD NEWS!! He likes tuna and hes eating.

ANOTHER QUESTION Embarassed

He wont eat his floating food. Im afraid that the tuna isnt giving him what he needs as far as vitamins and stuff. How do i get him to eat them?

dixieee · Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 3:30 pm Post subject:

soak the pellets in tuna water, they'll get the smell and taste and will hopefully attract him

good luck Smile

_________________
Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u