General Care Discussion :: pH for turtles?

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Post Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 1:32 am   pH for turtles?

What sort of pH should I be looking for my turtle tank? Anyone have any experience or references for this?


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Post Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 4:15 am   

According to Dr. Larry White, a well-known turtle specialist, the ideal pH for a turtle's water is 6- 6.5. He told me this himself a few weeks ago.
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Post Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 1:45 pm   

RES can tolerate a somewhat wider range of ph than some other species. I have the ph at 7 and have had no problems. Some say that slightly acidic water is better in preventing shell problems, but I've also read the opposite.
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