It is best to use a dechlorinator. The small amount of chlorine in tap water will probably not harm your turtle directly, but it can kill the denitrifying bacteria in his tank's substrate and filter. Otherwise, tap water is perfectly adequate.
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It is best to use a dechlorinator. The small amount of chlorine in tap water will probably not harm your turtle directly, but it can kill the denitrifying bacteria in his tank's substrate and filter. Otherwise, tap water is perfectly adequate.
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