Algae control?

Question

Our turtle tank only maintains clear water for about two days and then soon afterwards becomes very green. We have to change the water so often. Can someone recommend a better way of controlling the rapidly growing algae? Thanks! :)

Answer 1

I have no idea how you do it that you get algae in an turtle tank, that's something i don't understand at all
anyway, i do have a turtle tank with red ear sliders, and my water is glass clear

I have them in a 30 gallon tank
with a submursible filter for a 40 gallon tank which is turned on full blow, have the tank only filled halfway,
have a floating piece in there
the tank is away from the window
have an especially heater for turtles in there for the months of october to april
refill evaporated water once a week
do a partial waterchange of 50% every 2 weeks
have the lights on for 12 hours during the day and turn them off at night for 12 hours
Feed them once a day with turtlefood or with dried shrimp


That's all i do and my tank is clear



Hope that helps
Good luck


EB

Answer 2

Algae occurs when there are too many nutrients in the water, the water remains stagnant, and there is too much light. Adding a live plant to the environment will create competition for nutrients so the algae won't grow as fast, and the turtle will be happier too. Change the water daily, but be sure to dechlorinate it first. You may need to change the tank you have the turtle in. It may be too shallow and terrariums require good drainage and filtration. Absolutely everything that goes into the tank (rocks, gravel etc.) needs to be sterile BEFORE introducing the turtle, otherwise the seeds for germination are already there. The more oxygen you can introduce into the water and the less nutrients that are available will dramaticaly reduce algae growth.

Answer 3

If the tank is in direct sun light that will cause the algae to grow faster. Could you look for a better place to put the tank?

If you add a live plant to the water it will take in some of the nutrients, (when your water has to many nutrients algae grows.). That might solve your problem,

Two things you SHOULDN'T do:
1. Do not try using soap or bleach
2. Do not do 100% water changes, that will kill your turtles.

Answer 4

You probably have too many turtles in the tank, try removing one or two. If you are absolutely sure this is not the case, get a pleco. Also you could try getting a pump and filter for the tank if you don't already have one.

Answer 5

You could get different water. We had that same problem when we were using our well water. We now buy water from the local aquatic store.