Clean Off Baby Turtle Fungus - Determine if your turtle has skin fungus (fuzzy white lumps or flakes) or shell rot (slimy gray or green bacterial fungus). Baby turtles shed quite a bit, so be certain that you are not mistaking dead skin for fungus.
Treat the aquarium water with one-quarter cup aquarium salt per 5 gallons of aquarium water.
Clean Off Baby Turtle Fungus
Scrub your baby turtle very gently with a new soft toothbrush and Dove dish washing liquid, removing as much dirt and fungus debris as possible. After the bath, dry your turtle gently but thoroughly.
Treat skin fungus by bathing your baby turtle in a mixture of 1 tablespoon aquarium salt per half gallon of distilled water (the water should be deep enough to just cover the shell). Repeat one to two times daily for five days.
Treat shell rot by covering the affected areas with a thin coat of 5 percent iodine solution. Allow the iodine to fully dry before placing your turtle back in its aquarium. Repeat once daily for 14 days. If your turtle has not shown improvement by day 14, consult a veterinarian.
In their natural environment, baby turtles are seldom affected by skin or shell fungus. However, it is a common occurrence in the contained environments where pet turtles dwell. Fungus can be the result of an unkempt aquarium with poor water quality and frequently occurs at the site of an injury. - by eHow
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