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Easting Algae?
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Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:49 pmby 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?
Re: Easting Algae?
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Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:12 pmby 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.
Re: Easting Algae?
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Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:30 pmby 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?
Re: Easting Algae?
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Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:34 pmby 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.
Re: Easting Algae?
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Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:52 pmby Peva
Yeah I was mostly worried for the health aspect of Brixie ^^
Re: Easting Algae?
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Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:23 amby yankeefan
Tap water needs to set for at least 24 hours for chlorine to evaporate.
Re: Easting Algae?
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Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:16 pmby Peva
I thought for sure it was 72 hours
Re: Easting Algae?
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Wed Apr 13, 2011 4:43 pmby marisa
It's 24 hours with the cap off (if the container is a capped one).