water ph for terrapins

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  • katelipman@comcast.net
    June 3, 2009 at 1:29 pm #22511

    #ygrps-yiv-694242863 p {margin:0;}I am curious about what ph people keep their terrapin water. I have read that a lower ph will keep the rot from becoming a problem, but that other people say that they are used to a higher ph in the wild. I was wondering if people who keep it higher have more of a problem with skin and shell problems, even if they keep up with their water changes.Thanks, Kate in California

    michaela_mullen
    June 3, 2009 at 5:32 pm #22512

    I keep mine at neutral pretty much what my city tap is at. I have never had any shell rot …. nothing but strong healthy shells. michaela

    katelipman@comcast.net
    June 4, 2009 at 12:06 am #22513

    Thanks for the response. I forgot to include fresh/salted/or brackish water in the survey, as I am sure that would also make a difference.Kate

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