I have a red eared slider and i would like to know if it is ok to use tap water in their tank?

Question

Should i use purified or tap water?

Answer 1

Do NOT use distilled water or bottled water. Distilled water is probably unhealthy and bottled water is an unnecessary expense. Just get a bottle of chlorine remover and follow the instructions on the label to dechlorinate tap water. You can get it at any pet store or maybe even Walmart (by the fish). I've never heard of anyone using bottled water for that . . . it's preposterous. Good luck!

Oh yeah, the best way I found to make sure the water is at the right temperature is to have a heater in the tank with the turtles. When you change the water, keep them in a little water (make sure they can't jump out or drown!). Then, after the water is replaced, let it sit with the heater and the filter pump on until the thermometer (something else you should buy) shows the right temperature range. I forgot what temperature it should be, but you can look that up online. Then, put the turtles back and dump the rest of the water. Make sure you have a reptile light with a timer on the tank also, because turtles need light to be healthy. Good luck!

Answer 2

Tap water should be fine as long as the amount of chemicals in it is not too high. Try purifying drops, or one trick I've heard is to let the tap water sit for a day or two in some kind of container before adding it to the tank.

Answer 3

Distilled in preferred, but I have used tap water when I really had to and then put a few drops of purifying liquid in. Adult sliders are pretty durable little guys.

Answer 4

Tap water with the cholrine removed should be ok, but you should have it tested to be sure. Most pet stores will test water for free. Just bring a small sample in and they should be able to tell you if there are any problems with your tap water and how to correct them if there are.

Purified water is better, but not always practical for everyone.

Answer 5

its ok to use cool tap water not cold or super hot let the water sit for 20 to 30 mins so the colorine disipates from the water i also wash the shell off under running warm tap water to keep bad thing from growing onit the turtle will like it lightly rub the shell with warm water its good for it

Answer 6

tap water is perfectly fine just put in a few drops of any turtle water purifier type thing they will be fine

Answer 7

Most people just use bottled water, but I have always used treated tap water. Any pet store, and even Wal-Mart, will usually carry turtle specific water treatment.