Diamond back terrapin needs help!

[Darklightning07]

Hello ! I recently got a diamond back terrapin and noticed some yellowish scar like on her back foot . Does anyone have an idea what it can be ?
*it has a tank mate that does not have anything on its skin.
* I did a complete water change and started using antibacterial liquid.
If you have any suggestions let me know .
Thank you !

 

[Tom]

Its likely a bite from the other one. They shouldn't be kept in pairs. Groups can work, but not pairs.

Is there any salt in the water? That will help them fight infection.

 

[Darklightning07]

There is not . Do you use the same salt water salt or anything different? Also how much salt .

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

@Markw84 can probably help

 

[DoubleD1996!]

I dealt with this issue a few months ago. It's simply a water quality issue.

Brackish water is a lot more clean than fresh. Just up the water changes to maybe twice a week and it will clear up.

Skin is beautiful now!
Eddie

 

[Tom]

There is not . Do you use the same salt water salt or anything different? Also how much salt .

You need to use "sea salt". I use the type for saltwater aquariums. How much salt? That could be debated endlessly. Some say none, some say a lot. This is a species of great interest to me. I cared for some in the past, many years ago, and I love them over other species because of their awesome puppy dog-like personalities. I intend to work with them again, but I'm still working out the logistics of how and where to put them on my ranch, and how I want to handle the winter time.

I have asked the question: "How much salt, if any?", to many a DBT keeper. I have not found one experienced keeper that has said no salt ever. Some say a saltwater bath now and then. Most say at least a little salt is beneficial and seems to help them. I do not have much first hand knowledge or experience to share, and I only commented because of the research I've done into the species, and skin issues appear to be more common one there is no salt. I ran about a cup of two of sea salt per 10 gallons for my DBTs in the past, and I never experienced any skin issues, or any other issues either. They are a very hardy species from what I have seen.

To add more info to the discussion, I use a small amount of salt with all my turtle species, and with goldfish too. Many old-timers recommended this to me and they swore by it. I tried it and got positive results, and so I feel comfortable mentioning it here. With livebearing fishes like guppies, mollie, platys, and swords, and for brackish species, I tend to add a little more salt, but still no where near as much salt as would be needed to make actual salt water like what would be in the ocean.

@DoubleD1996! What is your take on salt for DBTs? Necessary? Optional? Salt bath days?