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Posted: **Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:03 pm**

i apologize if this question has been asked before but i was wondering if algae in the tank is harmful for the turtles? i am such a n00b as far as having turtles a pets. i have two turtles Jack and Henny. they are also starting to have some algae on their shells.

Posted: **Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:21 pm**

this should be in generaly discussion....

no, it doesnt hurt them

Posted: **Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:10 pm**

You can remove the algae on their shells using a soft bristled toothbrush and water from the tank. Algae in the tank is not harmful. I gave up trying to clean it a looong time ago :-)

Turts will even eat it and that's ok too.