Can I put snails in my turtle tank?

Can I put snails in my turtle tank?

Snails. Snails can be a great addition to your tank as many of them are omnivores and eat leftovers from your turtle. There are many varieties and, like anything else you are going to put into your tank, it needs to be researched. Mystery Snails/Apple Snails are a good choice and will help clean your tank.

Can I use algae control in a turtle tank?

Chemicals are available for removing algae from fish and turtle aquariums, but generally these are not safe to use around your exotic pets. Don't stress too much about algae in your tank. A little of the green stuff is actually good for fish and aquatic turtles. And you can never get rid of it entirely.

Do turtles get bored?

Many of us don't know this: your turtles can get bored! Providing them with the bare necessary items don't necessarily mean that they will be happy. Yes, they can lead a good life but not a happy one. To keep your turtle happy, you need to provide them with scopes to get entertained.

Why does my turtle water get cloudy so fast?

Everything begins with the turtle starting to produce waste in the tank's clean water. Your turtle's waste simply exceeds the growth of the bacteria. Ammonia and nitrite levels then start to build-up, and voila, you've got yourself a very cloudy tank.

How often should I clean my turtle tank?

Plan to replace some water at least once a week, and do a full-tank cleaning one to two times a month. One caveat: turtles can shed salmonella in their feces, and the bacteria can easily contaminate their shell, skin or habitat and make family members sick.

Can turtles eat algae wafers?

Is it ok for a turtle to eat algae wafers? Yes, but a turtle need other things in its diet like protein and calcium.

Do turtle tanks smell?

Turtle tanks can start to smell swampy if you don't clean them regularly. The smell factor increases exponentially with the turtles population, and the tank size plays a role, too. Regular maintenance not only keeps your tank odor-free, it also keeps your turtles healthy.

Is algae in a turtle tank bad?

Although a little algae won't hurt your exotic pets, an algae overgrowth can be harmful to their health. And for turtles, algae can even start to grow on the shell. As with the tank, a little algae growth on your turtle's shell is fine.

How do I make my turtle’s water clear?

Algae growing on a turtle shell is normal. In fact most wild turtles have some algae growing on their carapace. Sometimes algae will grow under partially shed scutes, which could cause water to accumulate and a local shell problem like shell rot may develop.

Do turtles eat algae?

Some turtles are carnivores, while others follow a strictly vegetarian diet. Most turtles, however, are omnivores, eating both animals and plants. Sea turtles, depending on the species, may eat seagrasses, algae, sponges, sea squirts, squid, shrimp, crabs, jellyfish, cuttlefish or sea cucumbers.

How many feeder fish can a turtle eat?

A good rule of thumb is to, if you really want to, let your turtles have some feeder fish once or twice a month. Some owners have suggested that once a week is fine, but that is still far more often than any turtle would eat in the wild.

Can two female turtles live together?

When housing multiple red-eared sliders together, consider the genders of the turtles. When housing males and females together, it's important to have at least two to three females per one male so he can share the love so no one slider becomes overly stressed or injured.

Can a dirty turtle tank make you sick?

Because aquatic turtles poop in the water, they can get Salmonella germs on the outsides of their bodies when they swim; and we can get those germs into our bodies when we handle the turtles or anything in their habitat. The Salmonella germs won't make the turtles sick, but they can make people sick!

Can Turtles eat shrimp?

Shrimp are a common food for aquatic pets, but make sure you buy the right type for your turtle. The tiny dried shrimp available to be fed to fish will often not work for most turtle species. The shrimp that turtles eat are often larger, and can be broken in half for smaller animals.