African Side Neck with Odd Algae, possible parasites?
Hello WWM, I realize you are extremely busy and will try my best to be clear and concise. However, as I have a horrible digital camera I can’t send you any pictures that will be of use. I received an African Side Neck turtle about a month ago from a friend. When I got Leroy his shell was severely peeling, he had no filter and nothing in his tank save him, 3 rocks, and about 3″ of water (it didn’t even cover his shell). Since receiving him I have done lots of research and increased his water to about 8″, put in gravel, kept the rocks, a basking lamp, heater, filter and a turtle dock, all in a 20 gallon tank. His cage is constantly kept at 79 – 80 degrees Fahrenheight, occasionally a bit warmer when I change the water as I don’t always get the temp perfect out of the faucet, but never above 84. I think he is still growing as he is only about 4″ wide (maybe 5″ long). I clean his cage with a weekly 50% water change and bi-weekly complete cage overhaul, taking everything out, wiping it down
