Add to GuideAsk a QuestionCategory Turtles0Turtles defecate in the water of their tank, making keeping it clear a challenge. This is a guide about solutions for a cloudy turtle tank.3 Articles All Articles   RelevanceAll ArticlesQuestionsNewestOldestMost HelpfulLeast HelpfulMost AnswersFewest AnswersBest AnswersRelevanceQuestionsHere are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community or ask a new question.Question: 1I persistently have a problem with the water in my turtle tank being cloudy. It's about 150 gallons and I have four 2inch wide red ear sliders. I put zoo med Reptisafe in the water daily as well as exo biotine. I have two filters as well. I clean up any uneaten food and my water is still foggy! What should I do? By Bell Answer By Robyn0I found this video, although I am not an expert on turtles at all, he says not to feed the turtles in the tank they stay in but to feed them in a seperate tank and he mentions two products: Aquatic Turtle Banquet Block and also Flukers and it said something I could not make out.

It is a cleaner I suppose?fish tanks for sale in winchesterHere is the video. fish tank for sale in portsmouthhttp://youtu.be/6DyDS4C86IsHe also said that rocks on the bottom cause cloudy water also. where to buy fish tank suppliesReply By Liz Zlomke0Try a UV sterilizer. should i buy aquarium plants onlineReply By Liz Zlomke0Try a UV sterilizer Reply By nicwda840Hi i have a female red eared slider who is about 5 inches and in a 55 gallon tank. 6 foot aquarium setup

I have a filter and clean out any excess food and waste. buy aquarium fish in canadaI also do half water changes weekly. Why is my water still look so cloudy Reply By debbiekochajda0Problem with constently cloudy water .1 turtle in 40 gallon tank Reply 0http://www.turt  ater/&page=2 Reply By queenlex660I have a very small turtle tank,I've clean it two days ago and now it's really cloudy. Reply By finbar20050Mine was the same till i started using aquapure capsules now water stays clear. Reply Question: By Bryan0My turtle's water is very cloudy (to the point of not being able to see him though the water) and stinks very badly! I am changing the water every single say and have a very good (and expensive) filter. What is causing the cloudiness and what do I do to stop it? By Bryan from Vancouver, BC Answer By Frances Adams0Are there rocks, pebbles, etc on the floor of the tank? Turtle tanks do tend to get much smellier than regular fish tanks.

We used to keep alligator snapping turtles that the kids would find, until they got too big for me to clean the tanks out safely, then we would return them to the creek behind our house.Check out the site below:http://www.drsf  d=160&c=6016This is what I consulted while we had the turtles, and it was a lot of help. Reply By Lisa1I have two Red Eared slider turtles, and I had to learn the hard way too, but now my tank stays clear. Here's what works for me: I bought a very large tank (55 gallon) and I use two filters; I use "Prime" (purchased from Pet Smart for about $6) to remove the chlorine and keep water clear. It is safe for fresh and salt water, and it only takes about 1/2 a cap full every time I change the water (about once every other week); Don't overfeed, this creates unnecessary waste; to keep the white buildup off the inside glass, I use a 50/50 mixture of water/white vinegar in a spray bottle every few days. The vinegar smell goes away as soon as it dries; You will have to remove the rocks about once every couple of weeks as well and clean them with bleach and water.

Make sure you rinse the bleach off really well before returning to tank. If you can commit to spending about an hour every two weeks to thoroughly clean the tank, you will be amazed at the difference. Reply By Nikki1I have had my Red Ear Slider for about 9 years. I have 125 gallon tank for him. I also worked at a pet store for a few years. Cloudiness is usually caused by a build up of ammonia in the water. You might have spent a lot of money on a filter but it could be a crap filter if it doesn't have the right media in it. For turtles you need a carbon zeolite mix (it is black and white).Keeping rocks in your tank can help but makes sure you don't buy aquarium gravel that your turtle can swallow. Also there is a product called Zoo Med ReptiSafe Conditioner it is blue; I would use this as a water conditioner.Let me know if you have any other questions about your turtle or filter Reply 0I have two small red ear sliders ,,I had same problem with cloudy tank ,until I started feeding them in seperate container leaving them in that water for awhile than they go to the bathroom in that container and the ammonia from them going to bathroom doesn't cloud their tank Reply 0I have two small red ear sliders

,,I had same problem with cloudy tank ,until I started feeding them in seperate container leaving them in that water for awhile than they go to the bathroom in that container and the ammonia from them going to bathroom doesn't cloud their tank Reply By jamieleeamae0I know this was a VERY long time ago but, did you ever find out what the problem was... please get back to me ASAP Reply Question: 0I have had so many problems with my turtles and really need help! My water is consistently either yellow or cloudy. When it's yellow, I use turtle conditioner, but it didn't really work so I cleaned the whole tank again. Now my water is really cloudy to the point it's hard to see right through, I have only had these two turtles for 3 months. Their shells are also starting to go a little white, perhaps shedding? I've been trying to get them in the sun more in case that was the problem. Please help I just want a clean tank with healthy turtles. Should I feed them in separate water to stop the tank from going cloudy and dirty?