PNT Thread #6

[Oneiromancer]

Originally Posted by redliverpool

Can anyone tell me where to get the big packaging for Hikari turtle food stick?

can try petmart

[Oneiromancer]

My PNT is outdoors and there's now algae growing on its shell and part of the neck. Should I clean it or will it stress it out too much?

[PNT Guy]

Originally Posted by Oneiromancer

My PNT is outdoors and there's now algae growing on its shell and part of the neck. Should I clean it or will it stress it out too much?

I am not sure about the stress part. But I'll always clean if off when I see any derbies on my PNT, it also gives u a peace of mind instead of wondering will it be bad or not.

Just my 2 cents

[johannes]

Algae is generally okay IMHO, but correct me if I am wrong.

[swiltz1989]

i feed mine mazuri turtle pellets... they are rather pricey, but have been scientifically tested for providing a well and balanced diet.

[PNT Guy]

Mazuri turtle diet is formulated for carnivorous turtles which according to Mazuri, the protein content is at least 40%. That's way too high for PNTs as it's omnivorous, more towards herbivorous. That will cause problems for your turtle. Eg upturn shell.

[Oneiromancer]

Originally Posted by PNT Guy

Mazuri turtle diet is formulated for carnivorous turtles which according to Mazuri, the protein content is at least 40%. That's way too high for PNTs as it's omnivorous, more towards herbivorous. That will cause problems for your turtle. Eg upturn shell.

Hmm.. my PNT fights with the rest of the tank mates for MP.. is this an issue?

[PNT Guy]

Originally Posted by Oneiromancer

Hmm.. my PNT fights with the rest of the tank mates for MP.. is this an issue?

It's an issue if it manages to eat MP everyday. Try to separate the PNT ma way from the MP will be better. Once a wk of mp will be sufficient afterall protein is still essential for all living thing. Only concern is the balance of its diet.

[Oneiromancer]

Originally Posted by PNT Guy

It's an issue if it manages to eat MP everyday. Try to separate the PNT ma way from the MP will be better. Once a wk of mp will be sufficient afterall protein is still essential for all living thing. Only concern is the balance of its diet.

Hmm ok.. in theory it's the slowest in the tank so it shouldn't get much MP..prob feed it more pellets.

[PNT Guy]

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