Feeding and Nutrition :: Easting Algae?

[Peva]

Lately, Brixie has been eating Algae that has been growing on the basking area of her tank. Is it harmful for her to eat it? I figured that it was ok since I really doubted it would make her sick or anything. While were at it, is algae bad for the tank in general?

[steve]

Algae is fine in the tank and eating a little algae is not harmful. However, if it's on the surface of the dock or silicone and your turtle is biting and eating that, then I would remove the algae.

[Peva]

Thanks! And while I'm at it, instead of makin another topic, how long does water have to sit for chlorine to evaporate again? 72 hours?

[marisa]

My RES sometimes will eat green algae. It's never done him any harm. I think some algae in the tank (on objects) gives it a more naturalistic look.

[Peva]

Yeah I was mostly worried for the health aspect of Brixie ^^

[yankeefan]

Tap water needs to set for at least 24 hours for chlorine to evaporate.

[Peva]

I thought for sure it was 72 hours

[marisa]

It's 24 hours with the cap off (if the container is a capped one).