bka
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We got 2 babies last week and have been trying to make sure that they are getting what they need.
I'm really worried about the little boy because his eyes have been closed all day (he's had ongoing eye issues) and hasn't eaten since yesterday morning.
I'm afraid he might be dehydrated. We've taken lots of steps to boost the humidity and give them opportunities to drink but we've only seen him drink once. Before he had a good appetite and that was reassuring, but now he's had his eyes closed and hasn't been eating or drinking.
they are in a20 gallon acquarium with 3 live plants (2 pothos, 1 ficus) and 1 fake plant.
they have a uva/uvb light and a 75w basking bulb.
the temp is in the low 70's and under the light, warmer.
we watch the humidity all day long and mist them every time we see it drop (at least 4 times a day)
we put in a little bowl of water that suctions to the side of the tank, and it has an air filter in it causing it to continuously bubble. it drips down onto one of the pothos plants.
like I said, I still have not seen them drink much
I'm worried! he usually has a good appetite, but hasn't eaten in about 24 hrs. he was skinny to begin with.
What can we do?
any advice would be appreciated
I'm really worried about the little boy because his eyes have been closed all day (he's had ongoing eye issues) and hasn't eaten since yesterday morning.
I'm afraid he might be dehydrated. We've taken lots of steps to boost the humidity and give them opportunities to drink but we've only seen him drink once. Before he had a good appetite and that was reassuring, but now he's had his eyes closed and hasn't been eating or drinking.
they are in a20 gallon acquarium with 3 live plants (2 pothos, 1 ficus) and 1 fake plant.
they have a uva/uvb light and a 75w basking bulb.
the temp is in the low 70's and under the light, warmer.
we watch the humidity all day long and mist them every time we see it drop (at least 4 times a day)
we put in a little bowl of water that suctions to the side of the tank, and it has an air filter in it causing it to continuously bubble. it drips down onto one of the pothos plants.
like I said, I still have not seen them drink much
I'm worried! he usually has a good appetite, but hasn't eaten in about 24 hrs. he was skinny to begin with.
What can we do?
any advice would be appreciated