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Attachments :Q: What causes algae and is it harmful? A: Exposure to natural or artificial light will cause algae to grow in an aquarium/pond. It is not harmful on the aquarium sides or in the water, but should not be allowed to grow on a terrapin’s shell. Algae growth on a terrapin’s shell indicates inadequate basking access that can eventually lead to more severe shell disorders. The use of U.V. sterilizers cuts down algae growth significantly. A: Green algue fights fungus, but if the water is dirty your terrapin will most likly develop flaky skin. Q: Where can Malaclemys terrapin littoralis (Texas Diamondback) be found in the wild? A: In estuaries, brackish water swamps and barrier islands off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana. Populations are supposed to exist as far south as Corpus Christi but latest confirmed sightings have been reported in Galveston and Port Arthur. Q: What causes diamondbacks’ shells to lose their melanin and become ash white? What can be done to remedy this? A: __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email alerts & NEW webcam video instant messaging with Yahoo! Messenger http://im.yahoo.com
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