Do aquarium turtles require basking everyday?
Sometimes my turtles are not active at all. They appearing floating on surface, not even moving subtle. I generally change water in that case.
But I also think that not giving them proper open air, Sunlight also making them in-active. I am not sure, is it really an issue? If yes, I will make bask every in shaded light near window everyday. If No, how should I handle this situation?
Edit: Added more info.
Light source in aquarium - CFL 8 Watts, only 1
Aquarium size = 24X36x24.5. Gravel at the bottom of aquarium and some plastic flowers for looks. They like sit on them also. I don't how they do but they can spend hours sitting on them.
Filter - Two submersible filters. They generally like to sit on top of filter :). Maybe they want to get close to the CFL attached on top of Aquarium.
One Air bubble maker - Air stone strip, so that mosquitoes can't sit on surface and lay eggs.
What kind of turtle - I dont know but you can see pictures in my other question here Red flesh coming out my turtle's tail
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Ok, I will leave the filter- and space-questions to others (I am not too good at those when it comes to turtles), but pointers about the light and the sitting on the flowers:
About the light: Turtles do absolutely require UVB-light for their organism to work properly. That means sunlight, or a dedicated basking-lamp. Any bigger pet-store should have them. Make sure you hang it at an appropriate height, so it doesn't get too warm.
About the turtles sitting on the flowers and filter: Turtles need to rest occasionally. In the wilderness, they will be on branches, rocks and similar that rise out of the water. You need to provide these resting-places for them. Turtles (at least the ones you can keep in an aquarium) are not permanent swimmers!
That's the general advice for all aquarium-sized turtles I am aware of at least. To identify the species you have, please take some photos form above, side, and front of your turtle :).
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