How often should I feed my sliders? My tank get really gross in a few weeks, anything to slow the "gross" factor down? I've tried different kinds of filters. Also, any ideas for algae on the floating basking thing?
Thanks!
Brian
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How often to eat and cleaning question
bmulcahy
Feb 05, 2006 09:30 AM
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PHRatz
Feb 06, 2006 11:03 AM
>>How often should I feed my sliders?
It depends on how big they are & their age. Hatchlings feed daily, older turtles can go every other day.
My tank get really gross in a few weeks, anything to slow the "gross" factor down? I've tried different kinds of filters. Also, any ideas for algae on the floating basking thing?
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Bleach will kill aglae & keep it gone for a long time. Just soak in 9 parts water to 1 part bleach for 20 minutes or so, then rinse well, let it air dry.
I used to clean my tank once a week until I bought a better filter, and a better tank now I can go for 2 weeks but even if it still appears to be clean after 2 weeks I tear down & clean anyway. Just because the water looks clean doesn't make it so.
They are dirtier animals than fish & if the water isn't clean enough bacterial or fungal infections can happen.
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PHRatz
