How often should i changing water for red ear slider?

Question

I recently got 2 red ear slider turtle. I don't know how often i should change water for it a week.I have been changing water for it every other day, and now it just sits there and has been less active then when i just got it. can somebody help me?

Answer 1

Your turtle is less active because it is not warm enough. You mentioned in another question that you don't have a heater. It needs a heater. The colder they are, the slower they will become as they are cold blooded and cannot regulate their own temperature.

Answer 2

I have a filter that is built for a tank 2x the size of mine. The reason? Turtles are messy! Changing the water every other day is too often- and can lead to stress- which will cause the turtle to be less active. I do a partial water change about every two weeks and maybe every month and a half do a full water change.

The filter I have is really powerful though and aside from the benefit of keeping the water clean longer, it provides a strong current for the turtles to play in.

Answer 3

I would suggest getting a filter for them. Red-eared sliders are extremely messy, but changing their water entirely too often can stress them out. Invest in a filter to keep some of the mess down. I wouldn't change it more often than once a month, with a filter you could do it less as long as it's a decent filter.

Answer 4

The water change every other day is good. Check the water temperature, about 70* F is good.. When I kept turtles, I used declorinated tap water and fed commercial turtle food ( Reptomin ) and also live fish ( any feeder fish will do ). Turtles do need some UV ... I have had them indoors with indirect sunlight and they have done quite well.

Answer 5

Turtles need a few things to make them happy.

Big tanks- the bigger the better

Warm water- 75-80F, using a good heater

Clean water- turtles NEED big filters! Without a filter, you'll go crazy trying to change the water and keep it warm

Good lighting that offers UVB light and about 90F temps to basking turtles

Good diet

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