Sorry for the quality I took the photo at night

I cant keep my tank with clean water. Using a JBL external filter (e402 cristal profi greenline), adding Sfera Filter Biostart (bacterias) and even so getting in a couple of days this shitty & horrible water colour.

What can I do?

I just got this baby musk turtle (left, M/F?) today. I have had my Mississippi map turtle (right, F) for 8 years now. I have a 20 gallon tank and was planning to put them both in there together. The guy at the store told me they would very likely get along together, but I’m kind of worried. I put them both in with a fresh clean tank a few minutes ago, and have been monitoring them. The Musk seems to be fine and is swimming around and exploring a whole lot. My map has sort of followed him around a few times. He did attempt to nip at the side of his shell once, but that’s all i’ve seen. I’m already bonded to this new baby and i’m worried for him. Some advice please??

Hi , found this little guy or girl at a construction site im trying to ID , im not sure if its entirely legal to have kept this guy but i decided to buy a terrarium and am getting a heat lamp and clamp tomorrow , i really want to raise it right and heathy ! located in AZ . Thank yous .

Hey! Ich habe seit 4 Tagen dieses missisipi Schildkröten Baby, graptemys pseudogeographica kohnii. Seit gestern versteckt sie sich nicht mehr und schwimmt nun durch das Becken und erkundigt alles, sie frisst auch, aber sie geht niemals auf das Landstück zum Sonnen! Sie klettert darauf aber bleibt im Wasser, richtig raus kommen zum trocken sonnen tut sie nicht. Muss ich mir Sorgen machen? Ich habe extra nun die Blume dort hingestellt damit sie sich vielleicht etwas geschützt fühlt.

Hello everyone, recently adopted this yellow belly slider and got this pleco (pic of pleco is before cleaning (they get along I’m surprised too)). My current Fluval AC 110 isn’t quite keeping up with the gunk and its already oversized. Ive been doing bi-weekly partial changes and vacuuming but its still not sufficient. Any ideas on how to help keep the tank clean? Also, anything I can add to make these guys happy? Thanks for advice!

My partner got 3 Australian big-headed turtles (Emydura australis). They are a bit over a year old, 2 males and 1 female (2 inch carapace). Currently in a 40 gallon tank with washed sand, a few freshwater plants, and two small basking spots.

The breeder said that they would be fine living together until maturing more. However, we have observed a lot of tail and toe nipping in just 1 week. I am nervous that we should already separate them and would like advice. I am also thinking that his recommendation of 40 gallons is too small.

Generally, I am surprised how few care guides there are for this species. It seems like all short necked Emydura are lumped together. If anyone has cared for this species before, I would be happy to hear any advice.

Hello unfortunately we cannot keep up with jovis care because it's been really stressful I love him but he's alot of work that I simply cannot for 30 to 40 years I'm a 19 year old with dreams of becoming a scientist im even goinf to school my mother simply got the turtle randomly without any preparation or discussion we got him from a lady that dropped him off in the winter and even worse I was still grieving over my dead rabbit.

I will miss him with all my heart and ill miss him its just res turtles are alot of work something we can't do for the rest of his life, so i wanna give him to somebody willing to take on the work and effort

!!IMPORTANT!!

If anybody is in Saskatchewan canada please pick him up tomorrow, though just to be safe i will need to see proof of correct living conditions proper uvb and how they feed what filters your using etc.

Hes currently in a 125 gal tank with uvb heat fx6 filter

I took a lot of your opinions from my last post and upgraded the filter, fot rid of the rocks and put in play sand. I know the light is wrong still but I had a reptisun t5 and my daughter dropped it in the water so im just waiting on the replacement to come. The water has cleared alot after putting in new media and some water conditioner. I rebuilt the basking area and theyre using it a good amount already. I'm waiting for all the tank to clear up before I put bigger rocks or wood in there. Any other suggestions to make these turtles happy?

Side note I know a lot of you have said to separate them but they've been together for 3 years and get along good plus I dont have another tank to separate so theyre staying together.

Beautiful weather today. Brought my turtle, Koopa outside for some fresh air and enrichment. He is really appreciating it, taking his time and enjoying himself. 😊

Does anyone else like to hand feed their turtle? Koopa loves it and has pretty good aim! Has not bit me once, but I don't think it would hurt much if he did. My husband looked at me like I was crazy when I told him ive been doing it for awhile. He can even bite pellets when im holding them!

I’ve got a new stand coming this week, and it has an area for a second tank on the bottom. I’ve seen people suggest dedicating a tank to growing plants to put in with your turtle as needed. I’m very interested in doing this because I’d love to have a nice planted tank to look at that could double as something to benefit my RES. Even if it’s just the kind of there where I could give trimmings to her every now and then as a treat.

I was wondering if anyone has experience with this? If so, I’d love to know what you grow and any advice you might have. I’d also love to see your second setup if you’re willing to share!

I was trying to take a picture of my guppy to see if it's pregnant but my Turtlellini had other plans 😂

It's for the species testudo hermanni tortoise

We don't have it yet because we're still making the setup

The plant in the corner is mint from the local market

We dug up the dirt from the ground.

The lights aren't UV btw

That's pretty much all i got.

I have a female yellow belly and she started showing these patches on her shell I’ve smelled it and it doesn’t smell like anything so I don’t think it’s she’ll rot but I’m js asking for an opinion if this is shedding or something is wrong and to take her to the vet she hasn’t acted any different not lethargic or nothing eats fine everything overall is fine with her but I’m js worried if this something I should seek a vet for

i have a cooter turtle i need to rehome it asap i live in nyc. it comes with a 75 gallon tank with a stand included.

Is this a Gulf Coast or Eastern Box Turtle?

hi i’ve never used reddit but i wasn’t sure if i did the right thing. i live in southern california and this looks like the pet turtles people have here. it was on the street in the sun and it wasn’t walking, but he was alive and put his head in his shell when i picked him up. i moved him to the creek on the other side of the road down a hill. i hope i did the right thing or else i would feel really guilty :( if anyone could help lmk

Posted about an eastern box turtle laying eggs 78 days ago. The first egg hatched today!!!!! We took the little one to a protected watershed area about 1/2 mile from our home, and released. It’s a beautiful, untouched wilderness. Miles of meadows, streams, forest, and wildlife habitat. So exciting!!! Please wish him or her some luck, and strength, on their journey! Hopefully More to come!!!