Habitat - Indoor :: How often do i do a 100% water change?

[Lilsaint]

Hi, Im from Singapore, i did not install a filter simply because my water level is not really high. And so i want to ask how often should i do a 100% water change? The water gets cloudy within 4 days. Btw singapore's tap water is safe even to drink so i do not think that there would be any health problems if i change too often, am i right? Please recommend about how many days should i do a full water change.

[rsour24]

i recommend u get a filter. its not good for a turtle to not have a filter. and if i were u i would do it at least every 3 days w/out a filter and u said ur water level isnt high so i would say raise it, im guessing aby what u r saying u do not have enough water for your turtle

[Lilsaint]

No the water level is enough for her. It covers her shell. But it is not deep enough for filters to work. I'm getting a new tank soon. probably then i'll get a filter for it

[DocShay]

Idealy you want as much water as possible. Remember, theyre aquatic turtles not land turtles. More water = better.

As far as water changes, typically WITH a filter - you should never change 100% of water.

WITHOUT a filter, make sure you let the water stand by itself to rid of any chlorine in it, or use de-chlorinate. Depending how much water is in there, i'd change it every few days.

[SpenceMasta]

more water is always better, red ear sliders need to swim not wallow, and the more water you have the tank remains cleaner longer, less poo to water per liter

also low amounts of water are prone to quick temperature changes which increases the chance of getting respiratory illness, especially if the turtle is young

[papoopeepoo]

all replies so far are accurate. fill up the tank as far as you can without allowing the turtle to climb out, and don't under estimate your turtle's climbing ability. they're escape artists.

[Lilsaint]

OKay i'll do watcha say