Just wanted to let everyone see a pic of my turtle he is posted in the pics area under turt 1 and 2.... I just think he is wonderful and want to share him with...
I am not sure how old he is he was given to me a year ago and I think the tank is a 60 gallon....He lives with a crayfish 3 plecos and a bottom feeder they all...
My turtle had a fungus on the bottom of his shell so we took him to the vet and we got a cream and a pill which was fine but now that we have him home he is...
My turtle had the same problem too. This bouyancy problem would occur from time to time. Some days it would be so bad that he just floats rear end up and...
In singapore, I guess you can try those full spectrum flourescent tubes which they sell for reptiles and amphibians. They similate the full spectrum waveband...
I had a similar problem with a snakeneck turtle. He would become rear-end buoyant for a day or so and then would pass a large bubble. My thought is that he...
Hi everyone, yes it is gas buildup that causes this however the cause is usually not gulping of air, at least in FRT's. Its usually diet related `however in...
He usually eats blood worms alge wafers turtle pelets, grapes, we only feed him twice a week.. But we change it up... He loves the blood worms though they are...
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hey Scott, I do not agree that FRT's should not be fed floating foods. As you all would know, I have 2 FRT and 1 of them has half a front left flipper thanks...
hi, i agree - in the wild i'm sure some of the things eaten by FRTs would float - so how are floating pellets inappropriate? Antony PS glad to hear your turtle...
Hi, first up in the wild they eat Vallisnera and shellfish, neither float. They live in fast flowing rivers so anything that does float is not around for long....
why is it that every? asked in this group seams to turn into an argument If the FRT eats it weather it floats or sinks he must like it don't you think ...
Haha, sorry if it was argumentative... I was just trying to make my point. ... why is it that every? asked in this group seams to turn into an argument If the...
Hi Antony, Actually my 2 turtles put to death that other myth that FRTs cannot stand each other, ie: solitary animals. I have actually observed the 2 of them ...
your FRTs will be fine when small together but it wont last why should your 2 be any different to the other FRTs in the world and unless you have a sand or...
my FRT's diet consist mainly of hikara sinking pellets (both the algae wafers and the one for cories) also kaytee pellets is also given any idea how to get...
Hi People, I have just adopted a FRT abt the size of my palm. Found it trapped amongst debri and such in a storm drain. It wasn't moving much, not even...
Hi, I know you asked for advice in Singapore and I hope someone localto you can offer some help. On my website you will find a page on Water Quality for this...
Hi Pete, For the infection, I suggest getting it to a vet right away. The 1.5 feet tank is definitely not going to be enough for the FRT. It needs a larger one...
Hi Pete, I am Justin from Singapore... My FRT was in similar condition when i started caring for it... Its front left flipper was bitten off by an arowana in...
Hello there, Me from Singapore.I have a PNT about the size of a palm too. Its good that your PNT is eating, I'm feeding mine turtle pellets and green veges...
hi im new to this group let me tell u about my slef i keep fresh water stingrays, and frt/pnt i also sell pnt/frt i have 5 frt from 4-9" im a 180g i have 8...
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