Nomadu571
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Hey yeah, the UVB thing, as far as I'm aware any sort of plastic or glass cuts the UVB benefit completely. And having an open top promotes good air circulation, stoping humidity building up and causing problems.
Common aliments are;
Shell rot; from humid tanks; the shell looks soft and unusual compared to hard and shiny.
Impaction; no physical signs other than loss of appetite and being lethargic. Look this up as there are many types.
Eye conditions; look for puffy eyes or closed gammy eyes, caused by lighting strength.
That's off my head but there are more like fungus and other diseases so do a google search or look for turtle/reptile forums with good stickies.
Common aliments are;
Shell rot; from humid tanks; the shell looks soft and unusual compared to hard and shiny.
Impaction; no physical signs other than loss of appetite and being lethargic. Look this up as there are many types.
Eye conditions; look for puffy eyes or closed gammy eyes, caused by lighting strength.
That's off my head but there are more like fungus and other diseases so do a google search or look for turtle/reptile forums with good stickies.