How and how often to change the water in an aquarium with a red-eared turtle

Changing the fluid in the aquarium is an important and mandatory process that has a number of nuances.

We will figure out how to properly change the water in an aquarium with red-eared turtles and how often it needs to be done.

Frequency and ground rules

The frequency of water changes is made up of several important factors:

1. The number of living turtles. Overpopulation is bad for the cleanliness and health of aquarium inhabitants.
2. The volume of the aquarium. The larger the size, the slower it gets dirty.
3. The power of an aquarium filter is the main tool for water purification. Aquatic turtles eat, defecate and molt in the pool, filling the aquarium with harmful substances. It is very difficult to control constant cleanliness without a filter, so the pet runs the risk of getting sick.

If the red-eared turtles do not have a filter in the aquaterrarium, then the water will have to be changed often:

• 1 time in 3 days – partially (30-40%);
• 1 time per week – completely.

IMPORTANT! It is not necessary to drain the water every time after cleaning the aquaterrarium. Violation of the microclimate is stress for the turtle.

In the presence of high-quality filtration, water must be changed:

• 1 time per week – partially;
• 1 time per month – completely.

For red-eared reptiles, water flowing from the tap is suitable. The main thing is not to forget to rid her of the chlorine used for processing. The volatile substance evaporates in a day, so you can add liquid only after it has settled.

Walkthrough

In order to properly change the water, follow these steps:

1. Remove the pet and place it in a separate container while cleaning.
2. Drain the liquid and remove all decorative elements. If the replacement is partial, then save ⅔ of the poured liquid.
3. Use a soft sponge or cloth to clean the inside walls of the aquarium and its main elements. For heavy soiling, take a little baking soda and thoroughly rinse the washed parts in several passes.
4. Return all elements to their original places and add filtered liquid. For partial replacement, mix it into the drained one.

IMPORTANT! With particles of dirt that have settled on the bottom, a soil cleaner-vacuum cleaner does a good job.

Timely water changes will save the aquarium from harmful formations and protect the pet from possible diseases.