September 7, 2001 at 1:42 am
#15547
Robin, Does your water turn green or just the side of the glass. My indoor tanks grow algea but only on the glass. My outdoor tubs turn into pea soup after only a week. If it just grows on the tank just wipe it off once a week or so. If it turns you water green you might want to get a stronger filter. On my outdoor tubs I have UV light filter that work great. I added a UV light filter to one of my tubs and the water stay crystal clear for months. I have heard that green algue fights fungus, but if the water is dirty your terrapin will most likly develop flaky skin. Hope this answers your question. Jonathan The Scute Moderator