Why Does the Water in My Turtle Tank Turn Green?
Why Does the Water in My Turtle Tank Turn Green?Green water in turtle tanks is often a result of algae, which in itself isn’t particularly harmful. However, the conditions in the tank that can lead to an overgrowth of algae should be examined, as they may indicate other issues that could be potentially harmful. And while this advice is primarily about dealing with algae, any time you have water issues (cloudy or smelly water, or high ammonia or nitrate levels) the first things to assess are your tank size and filtration methods. Answer: Algae tends to grow well in turtle tanks because of the amount of waste turtles produce (and this waste acts as nutrients for the algae). The first thing to do is to make sure the turtle is in a large enough tank — too small of a tank can cause waste products to be highly concentrated and perfect for algae growth. As a general rule, the tank should hold at least 10 gallons of water per inch of turtle – even larger is better. This means a full grown tur
