My turtles

[lyrklaunavan]

Hi, I have two RES turtles. They are babies. At first salesman gave them to me in a plastic container. I did not like it but I bought at that time and it seemd my turles also did not like also because they were not eating anything I gave them. Then I made a search in internet and I learned that I have to buy an aquarium. Now they are soo happy. But I have a few questions. I uploaded some photos. I used sand. Is it better to use gravel? Because they are eating them sometimes. Also one of them is a bit bigger than the other and not letting it to bask next to the bigger. Bigger one pushes the small one to pool sometimes. What can I do? Maybe a second basking place? I used rocks. On top of the rock they are basking. Also I do not have an UVAB light yet. But I will buy asap. Also I have a plastic plant in the thank. I heard they are eating natural plants.

Yesterday bigger one's eyes are swollen. What can be the cause and how can I treat this?

Thanks for the replies.

Also it is so funny. They are jumping into the stream of the filter from their basking place and in an instant they find themselves on the opposite end of the aquarium ) They like this so much!

[Joseph*]

glad that you are having a wonderful time with your turtles.

I lost mine when it is less than a yr old.

[windcharm]

I think you should have more "dry" land for your turtle to rest.

[Joseph*]

ah yes, i forgot to add that in my previous post too.

I agree that they need a bigger accessible basking space.

if they can't bask to adjust their body temperature readily, it might not be so healthy for them.