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Hey, I have been given two mississippi Map turtles that are about 2-3 years old. I have presumed that one is a boy and the other is a girl - Nikki and Pete! (how do i tell)
I just wanted to make sure that i am looking after the properly. They are fine and look happy enough. The only thing i worry about it a kind a brown scum on their shells which a brush off with a soft brush, does any one know why this happens?
What size tank do they need to be in? They have a docking station (out of the water) a strip light and a heater that is submerged in the water. Is this correct or should they have more lighting.
I feed them pellets that i get from the pet shop. The pet shop says that this is all they need but when i look on the net i notice that other people give them a more varried diet? What else could i give them.
Sorry for all the questions but just want to make sure i am doing alright by them.
Thanks for your time
Mel - :shy:
I just wanted to make sure that i am looking after the properly. They are fine and look happy enough. The only thing i worry about it a kind a brown scum on their shells which a brush off with a soft brush, does any one know why this happens?
What size tank do they need to be in? They have a docking station (out of the water) a strip light and a heater that is submerged in the water. Is this correct or should they have more lighting.
I feed them pellets that i get from the pet shop. The pet shop says that this is all they need but when i look on the net i notice that other people give them a more varried diet? What else could i give them.
Sorry for all the questions but just want to make sure i am doing alright by them.
Thanks for your time
Mel - :shy: