Other Turtle Discussion :: Y is my turtle digging

[portsporting06]

It's kinda clear now buts alittle foggy -_-

[Linus]

And your fish are alive?

[portsporting06]

The only fish I always had waz he algae fish and it's still alive. I got it when I got my turtles . The water isn't cloudy any more

[theartbook35]

You don't have to completely change the water when you put in new stuff.

Cloudy water is normal when the nitrogen cycle begins. It's also cloudy because the sand hasn't settled completely to the bottom yet. It will in a couple of days.

To simplify the nitrogen cycle for you: When you clean the tank, take out about 5 to 10 gallons, and replace the same amount with fresh water. The filter will do the rest. As time goes on, you can take out a minimum of half of the water in the tank. If you take out too much, your water will begin to get cloudy again, to compensate for the loss of HELPFUL bacteria. Yes, I said it, bacteria. We all use the nitrogen cycle for our turtles and it is the healthiest system for them, and a system used for certain types of fish, as well.

I also maintain one of my tanks like an outdoor pond, by allowing some algae to grow and changing the water less often. I had to let my tank get a little dirty to do this, and I also use Malaysian driftwood to lower the pH level. This is something you should try after you've had your turtles for several years. The end result is: My turtles are healthier and more comfortable because the water is more natural without the hard elements you normally get from tap water.

[portsporting06]

I'm try that and run my fluvial u1