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Old 02-04-2014, 05:12 PM   #1
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Default Will chlorine / chloramide affect turtles?

Just wondering whether there is a need to add antichlorine for a turtle tank...
Any advise?
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Old 02-04-2014, 06:03 PM   #2
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Just wondering whether there is a need to add antichlorine for a turtle tank...
Any advise?
For me, nope. My RES from 2 inches till now bigger then Palm size Le, kept over 2-3 years, direct water from tap, never add anti chlorine.
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Old 08-04-2014, 10:15 AM   #3
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Zero effect bro. I've kept turtles for 16 years.. never need anti chlorine... until i started using biofiltration.
Direct water from tap is ok for them
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Old 08-04-2014, 02:57 PM   #4
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By right, it should not affect since they breathe air and would not absorb much chloramines but some argue that by drinking the tap water, the turtle's beneficial bacteria in their body will die and weaken their digestion.
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thank you gentlemen for your replies.
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