Turtle talk (2)
I would IMMEDIATELY isolate the turtle(s) with puffy eyes in a hospital tank (each one in a seperate tank if necessary). Hospital tanks.
- Are at least 10 gallons per inch of turtle
- Offer all the lighting, heating, and cleanliness abilities of the regular tank
- Are kept about 5-10 degrees warmer than usual, adjusting the temps based on behaviors.
- The best food I can provide, slightly overfed.
- Are kept as clean as possible without overly disturbing the turtle. I avoid any gravel, etc., and use 3 good filters in a 40 gallon plastic tub for my 'hospital'.
- Are as low-stress as possible- no noise or vibration, minimal bright lights, no giants staring at them, as little handling or disturbance as possible.
- Once in a hospital tank, I always plan for at least a month-long stay. Monitor the turtle daily, making good notes about the condition. If things worsen, I go to the vet.
Eye infections often start to clear up when the cause is taken care of. but if that does not help, try the turtle eye drops for a few days. If it still does not help, see a vet.
I'm not familiar with those pellets, but any food made specifically for omnivorous turtles should be balanced and include the essential nutrients and elements found in their normal diet.
A certain amount of sloughing is normal. If the same areas are sloughing constantly or any sores or rashes are evident under the slough, probably have a problem.