Hi, I recently moved to Brooklyn Park and the water here is dramatically different than my old place (which is where i was when i got the turtle). Everything else is the same. At this house algae will grow on the rocks and it looks as though there is a film on the top of the water (the water is clear though). Its only been 4 days since i cleaned the tank and already it seems to need it again. I could use any advice as to what i should add to the water to get things back to normal.
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Water advice
erinlyn80
Jan 07, 2007 10:54 AM
Replies (3)
ucsda
Jan 09, 2007 07:00 PM
try austinsturtlepage.com they have many answers to your questions about water quality and filtration
chrysemys
Jan 09, 2007 07:05 PM
Your tank may just need to quickly cycle through. That may be the reason the algae is growing so much. With the film, is your water circulating and do you have surface agitation? Also you may want to check the water parimeters. See if the water is hard, soft, ect. Its most likely pretty hard.
Good Luck,
Chris
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Currently in the US Navy so I have sold off my collection. But over the years I have had dozens of turtles, fish, geckos, and other lizards. Cant wait to get back in the hobby once im out though!
erinlyn80
Jan 13, 2007 10:06 PM
I have agitation via the 301 zoo med filter. The water here is softened by water softener. There is definetely some sort of chemical different in the water here.
