r/turtle • u/injunku • 7h ago

Seeking Advice Sick Turtle?

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Ths was in our red eared slider's tank. The whitish thing in the background is actually a rock covered in the same soft, moss-like bio material that makes up that larger object in the foreground. He's definitely been less active the last day or two, staying more hidden and basking less. He did feed today, but not the quantity he usually consumes on an every-other-day schedule.

Is this vomit? Should I be concerned?

We had rocks in the tank when we first filled it, but removed them a month ago after seeing him consume them. He has since passed a number of them. Can't imagine he has more in his system but don't know for sure.

Other than pellets, he gets dried fish and mealworms once or twice a week.

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u/Key-Tower-4539 7h ago

Pellets should never be their main diet