General Care Discussion :: Tank Maintenance Survey

[PcBuilder14]

Size of tank - 10 gallon
Number of Turtles - 2
Type of filtration and media - TOPFIN 20 and TOPFIN 3 in 1 filter cartridges
Period between regular water changes - 1 week
Percentage of water changed - 50%
Period between full tank/filter clean outs - 1 month/ 1 week
Water treatments and other chems - don't need any
Regular chemical tests (Ph, ammonia, etc.) - none
Tips/Tricks for good care - Always remember to vary turtles diet, don'y just feed pellets.

[Ironclad]

Size of Tank - 120 Gallon
Number of Turtles - 2 (1- male, 1- female)
Type of filtration - 1- Rena Filstar XP-3
1- Fluval 405

Media varies between the two. Various thickness "scrubbing pads," bio media in both, ammonia packs, charcoal, anti algae.

Period between water changes - Open top tank. Natural evaporation means fresh water added 2-3 times a week.

Percentage of water changed 25% - 50%

Water Treatments and other Chemicals - Pond barley and bio degrader.

Regular water test - Chemical water test done weekly.

Tips - Tricks: Canister filters Rule! Between those and ample fresh water changes, you'll have big ole, happy and healthy turtles.

[zoologist]

Size of tank - 29g
Number of Turtles - 1, 4.5 inches
Type of filtration and media - XP1, normal filtration
Period between regular water changes - eh, i just top off the tank
Percentage of water changed - none
Period between full tank/filter clean outs - every 6 months, once a month
Water treatments and other chems - dechlorinator
Regular chemical tests (Ph, ammonia, etc.) - 5 in 1 test strips
Tips/Tricks for good care - green algae isn't bad.

[Mr. Brown]

Size of tank - 75 Gallon
Number of turtles - 2
Two filters - Rena Filstar 4 and Fluval 205 - Lots of ceramic rings and biostars
I usually change water once a week.
20-50%
I usually don't clean out the tank completely for several months
Reptisafe to declorinate the water

Best thing I have ever done...began feeding turtles in separate containers (5 gallon buckets... no mess in the water...especially since they usually go to the bathroom when they eat).

[fric and frax mom]

Size of tank - 55 gallon long
Number of Turtles - 2
Type of filtration and media - fluval foam pads 205
Period between regular water changes - 1 week
Percentage of water changed - 50%
Period between full tank/filter clean outs - filters once a month
Water treatments and other chems - have not used any
Regular chemical tests (Ph, ammonia, etc.) - none
Tips/Tricks for good care - here to learn what to do for them

2 res fric and frax
2 dogs bubba (rottie) and killer (Chihuahua mix)
1 iguana iggy
several fish

[roseK]

Size of tank- 33 breeder
Number of Turtles- one
Type of filtration and media- mechanical filtration... idk about what media.. i use an internal ehiem aquaball and an external ehiem! both rated for 30 gallons
Period between regular water changes- once a week
Percentage of water changed- 25%
Period between full tank/filter clean outs-once a month
Water treatments and other chems- jusr water conditioner for fish.
Regular chemical tests (Ph, ammonia, etc.)- every few months or when something looks wrong.
Tips/Tricks for good care- since i moved tanks its been less messy at the bottom. and there is quite afew fish in there that help clean up. but the best thing was getting another filter, and a good one! my tank water is so clear!

[LurycNitsuj]

Size of tank - 55
Number of Turtles - 1
Type of filtration and media - Rena XP3
Period between regular water changes - three months
Percentage of water changed - less than 50
Period between full tank/filter clean outs - never
Water treatments and other chems - water conditioner
Regular chemical tests (Ph, ammonia, etc.) - I did some when I first set up the tank, but not anymore
Tips/Tricks for good care - I dont know, the tank just stays so clean no matter what.