{"id":3032,"date":"2024-03-13T08:18:17","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T02:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/?p=3032"},"modified":"2024-03-13T08:18:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T02:18:18","slug":"do-turtles-eat-algae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Turtles Eat Algae? (Read This First!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Whether you adopted a turtle or thinking to get one, you must know even if they seem effortless to own, they need special nurture and maintenance. You have to know about their preferable environment, their comfort, food, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking about the food habit of turtles, many people wonder if the turtles do eat algae. Here we&rsquo;ve explained the answer while mentioning every detail about turtles and their connection with algae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_turtles_eat_algae\"><\/span><strong>Do turtles eat algae?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not every breed of turtles but some of them such as red-eared sliders, wood turtles, midland painted turtles eat algae. These species of turtles have algae from waterways, swamped rocks, or plants. Though most of them eat both herbs and meat, only a few species of turtles love to eat algae.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66382a92d88bb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66382a92d88bb\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\"><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Do_turtles_eat_algae\" title=\"Do turtles eat algae?\">Do turtles eat algae?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#_Algae_in_ponds\" title=\"&nbsp;Algae in ponds:\">&nbsp;Algae in ponds:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#String_algae\" title=\"String algae:\">String algae:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Do_these_turtles_eat_algae\" title=\"Do these turtles eat algae?\">Do these turtles eat algae?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Sea_turtles\" title=\"Sea turtles: \">Sea turtles: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Painted_turtles\" title=\"Painted turtles: \">Painted turtles: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Red-eared_slider_turtles\" title=\"Red-eared slider turtles: \">Red-eared slider turtles: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Freshwater_turtles\" title=\"Freshwater turtles: \">Freshwater turtles: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Pond_turtles\" title=\"Pond turtles: \">Pond turtles: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Snapping_turtles\" title=\"Snapping turtles: \">Snapping turtles: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Baby_turtles\" title=\"Baby turtles: \">Baby turtles: <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Is_algae_bad_for_turtles\" title=\"Is algae bad for turtles?\">Is algae bad for turtles?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Too_many_algae\" title=\"Too many algae:&nbsp;\">Too many algae:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Can_grow_on_a_turtles_shell\" title=\"Can grow on a turtle&rsquo;s shell:\">Can grow on a turtle&rsquo;s shell:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Poisonous_algae\" title=\"Poisonous algae:\">Poisonous algae:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#How_to_stop_and_prevent_algae_growth_in_a_turtle_tank\" title=\"How to stop and prevent algae growth in a turtle tank?\">How to stop and prevent algae growth in a turtle tank?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Keep_changing_the_water\" title=\"Keep changing the water: \">Keep changing the water: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Control_the_lights\" title=\"Control the lights: \">Control the lights: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Install_the_right_filter\" title=\"Install the right filter: \">Install the right filter: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Use_aquarium_salt\" title=\"Use aquarium salt: \">Use aquarium salt: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Put_on_algae_eaters\" title=\"Put on algae eaters: \">Put on algae eaters: <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#How_to_clean_algae_from_turtle_tank\" title=\"How to clean algae from turtle tank?\">How to clean algae from turtle tank?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Empty_the_tank\" title=\"Empty the tank: \">Empty the tank: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Scrap_the_walls\" title=\"Scrap the walls: \">Scrap the walls: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Clean_the_rocks\" title=\"Clean the rocks: \">Clean the rocks: <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Vacuum_the_gravel\" title=\"Vacuum the gravel: \">Vacuum the gravel: <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Is_tetra_algae_control_safe_for_turtles\" title=\"Is tetra algae control safe for turtles?\">Is tetra algae control safe for turtles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/do-turtles-eat-algae\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts:\">Final Thoughts:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2081.-Do-turtles-eat-algae-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2081.-Do-turtles-eat-algae-1024x768.jpg 1024w, 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data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The diet of turtles depends mainly on their species. Different turtles have different types of jaw to chew food, which determines their food habit. Also, their habitat and food sources have impacts on what they eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Determined by their classification mostly sea turtles for example spotted turtles, red-eared sliders, wood turtles, midland painted turtles have algae as food as they own a jagged edge jaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides omnivorous turtles may sometimes consider algae as food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the species, turtles keep algae in their food regime to balance the diet with enough plant material. Sea turtles eat algae as they are mainly herbivorous and into a vegetarian diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Algae_in_ponds\"><\/span>&nbsp;<strong>Algae in ponds:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Turtles living in ponds are mainly omnivorous. They mostly consume snails, insects, worms, and fish. But they take plants and herbs too which includes filamentous algae, a type of algae mostly found in ponds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"String_algae\"><\/span><strong>String algae:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>String algae is a form of filamentous algae, also known as blanket algae. They are found on the surface of the water, hanging from a rock or over plants. Since turtles prefer filamentous algae as food, turtles eat string algae too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_these_turtles_eat_algae\"><\/span><strong>Do these turtles eat algae?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What turtles eat depends on their species. Different types of turtles have different types of food choices. Also, their living area and food availability decide turtles&rsquo; eating habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you already know not all turtles eat algae but it&rsquo;s important to know which ones do? To get a clearer idea about it take a look below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sea_turtles\"><\/span><strong>Sea turtles:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sea turtles because of their habitat and especially the specially formed serrated jaw eat algae. Moreover, most of the time sea turtles maintain a vegetarian diet so algae are included in their food habit along with other herbs and plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Painted_turtles\"><\/span><strong>Painted turtles:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Painted turtles are largely found in slow-moving waters like ponds, rivers. They are omnivorous generally but carnivorous in their early days. But as they grow older they tend to rely on aquatic herbs and plants more which includes algae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red-eared_slider_turtles\"><\/span><strong>Red-eared slider turtles:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Red-eared slider turtles are omnivorous which means they eat both meat and plants. Red-eared slider turtles actually can eat anything. Moreover, their jagged jaw allows them to chew things other species cannot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if there are algae as an option, they will not mind eating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freshwater_turtles\"><\/span><strong>Freshwater turtles:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Freshwater turtles keep insects, worms, snails as well as aquatic plants, and herbs in their food routine. So they can eat algae too since it&rsquo;s a plant-based item.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But they eat algae found in freshwaters such as filamentous algae, that&rsquo;s a little different from saltwater ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pond_turtles\"><\/span><strong>Pond turtles:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pond turtles mainly eat plants and different types of worms, insects, dragonfly larvae, etc. So they are omnivorous by type mostly. Thus they do eat algae to balance their vegetarian part of the diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snapping_turtles\"><\/span><strong>Snapping turtles:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Snapping turtles need one-third of plant material to cover up their diet. So they eat plenty of algae along with leaves, water fern, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baby_turtles\"><\/span><strong>Baby turtles<\/strong>: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Baby turtles usually take meat-type food like insects, worms, larvae, fish, etc. since they need a lot of protein at that stage. That&rsquo;s why they avoid eating vegetarian food, not even algae while growing up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But once they are older enough, they include plant and herb-like things in their diet plan according to their category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_algae_bad_for_turtles\"><\/span><strong>Is algae bad for turtles?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have seen turtles living in places that have algae around or you may be even witnessed turtles consuming them. Again, many people getting panicked seeing algae around their turtles might confuse you as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, the truth is algae aren&rsquo;t bad for turtles unless there is an overgrowth or the turtles consume a lot of them. But if there is much growth and frequent, it can turn bad for the turtles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So a little algae won&rsquo;t harm but more that than cause some issue, let&rsquo;s know it all in details &ndash;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Too_many_algae\"><\/span><strong>Too many algae:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Too much algae growth in a turtle tank can pollute the water. Algae when overgrows can ruin the purity of water. It can also turn the water green destroying its natural state which makes the stay of turtles in the water uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can grow on a turtle&rsquo;s shell:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Algae can grow on a turtle&rsquo;s shell if not controlled. Too many algae on a turtle&rsquo;s shell can be dangerous for the life of the little animal as it can cause infection or rot the shell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poisonous_algae\"><\/span><strong>Poisonous algae:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though many species of turtles eat algae not all the algae are safe for turtles to consume. Such as brown algae, it&rsquo;s poisonous to turtles. Turtles can ever lose its life if they eat these algae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_stop_and_prevent_algae_growth_in_a_turtle_tank\"><\/span><strong>How to stop and prevent algae growth in a turtle tank?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Algae grow anywhere that&rsquo;s damp. So they can grow in your turtle&rsquo;s tank as well. As long as this aquatic plant group is in control, they are harmless for your babies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it&rsquo;s not possible to check and clean the tank every other day to make it free from algae. Moreover, prevention is always better so why not follow some tips to stop and prevent algae growth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s see how you can prevent them from overtaking your exotic pet&rsquo;s house-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_changing_the_water\"><\/span><strong>Keep changing the water:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to change the water in the tank from time to time so that algae don&rsquo;t make their hub there. Moreover, keeping freshwater keeps any kind of bacteria and harmful elements away from the turtles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it doesn&rsquo;t mean you have to clean every inch of the algae, that&rsquo;s not important. Little algae keep the water quality good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Control_the_lights\"><\/span><strong>Control the lights:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lights may keep the tank bright but they can trigger algae growth if kept on for too long. Lights in the turtle tank should be on for 12 hours maximum a day, otherwise, the tank gets heated and contribute to algae growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also not keeping the turtle tank in direct sunlight is a good trick to avoid algae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_the_right_filter\"><\/span><strong>Install the right filter:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right filter for your turtle tank reduce the chances of the overgrowth of turtles. A suitable filter keeps the water at its best quality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So it&rsquo;s suggested to choose a canister-type filter as they can handle tanks up to four times the size of the usual tanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_aquarium_salt\"><\/span><strong>Use aquarium salt:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add aquarium salt if needed. Aquarium salt increases electrolytes in the water so when added it can keep the water clean and prevent the growth of algae.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_on_algae_eaters\"><\/span><strong>Put on algae eaters<\/strong>: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are snails and various kinds of fish who eat algae. So if you put some in your turtle tank it will prevent extra algae by eating them without harming your pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_clean_algae_from_turtle_tank\"><\/span><strong>How to clean algae from turtle tank?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Algae are good for your turtles till a point. As soon as they start overtaking your turtles&rsquo; habitat, it&rsquo;s better to throw them away immediately following the steps-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empty_the_tank\"><\/span><strong>Empty the tank:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove all the decors you have put in the tank for an easy cleaning session. It includes your pet, the d&eacute;cor, and water if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scrap_the_walls\"><\/span><strong>Scrap the walls:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scrap the walls of the tank with the algae scraper. It will easily clean the layers of algae over the tank walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_the_rocks\"><\/span><strong>Clean the rocks:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Algae grows a lot on rocks. They even stuck there if not cleaned properly, so you have to take out the rocks and clean them by scrubbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vacuum_the_gravel\"><\/span><strong>Vacuum the gravel:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning the gravel using a vacuum is quite satisfying and a must too. After that, you can supply fresh water to the tank again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tetra_algae_control_safe_for_turtles\"><\/span><strong>Is tetra algae control safe for turtles?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tetra algae control is a popular aid to clean algae overgrowth in tanks. It can remove algae such as brown algae, hair algae, blue-green algae, etc. from fish tanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But since this product has not been tested on turtles so far so there is doubt if it can be used on the turtle tank. <strong>It&rsquo;s better to skip this for turtles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since turtle&rsquo;s food habit varies from their species, all the turtles do not eat algae. Mainly Sea turtles and red-eared sliders, wood turtles, midland painted turtles eat algae regularly. Also, turtles that are omnivorous and herbivorous consider algae as food at a certain age.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you adopted a turtle or thinking to get one, you must know even if they seem effortless to own, they need special nurture and maintenance. You have to know about their preferable environment, their comfort, food, etc. Talking about the food habit of turtles, many people wonder if the turtles do eat algae. 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