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I have 2 aquaic turtles in a 20 gal tank but water get cloudy after a couple days after new water ch2007-11-24 2:00:07Answers:

I have 2 aquatic turtles in a 60 gallon tank and one day after a water change the water would be cloudy. I tried all the liquids and nothing worked..I finally broke down and bought another filter and it worked wonders. I use both filters in the water and it is great. The water is crystal clear now for at least a week and a half. I use Fluval Filters.they are the best, better than the filters made for aquatic turtles

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Turtles need strong filtration- about 2 or even 3 times more than the same-sized fish tank would take. You can learn more about filtration ideas at http://www.austinsturtlepage.com. in the 'Articles' section.

You probably also have three other problems going on-

1. Overcrowding. Turtles need lots of room for proper exercise, stress reduction, cleanliness, etc. Aim for 10 gallons of water per inch of turtle. Thus, 2 2" turtles would need about 40 gallons of water- note that this does not mean a 40 gallon tank- but 40 gallons of water in a 60+ gallon tank. Most of us use big plastic tubs or kiddie pools for this.

2. Heat. Cloudy water is often a problem in tanks with cool water temps. Heat the water in the tank to about 75-80.

3. Diet. Often, the foods we feed add to the problem.

Try the Austin's Turtle Page link and find the care sheet for your turtle- there might be some other areas that need some tweaking and they can really help!

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you need to get a big filter-you can buy it at like a fish store or at walmart. There are different sizes but you should buy a big one if the water gets dirty that fast.

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They need a bigger space. I keep my two turtles in a large kiddy pool. Island in the center and a filter. I clean it about once a month.