Some algae growth
on your turtle is acceptable however large amounts can lead
to serious infections. If your turtle has had problems before
with infections, especially of the shell it is important to
clean any algae off regularly. If the algae growth persists
it can lead to a damaging condition called shell
rot. Shell rot causes permanent damage to your turtle
so obviously you should take the steps necessary to avoid
this.
An old toothbrush works best to remove any excess
algae from your turtle. Running the turtle under warm water
and then brushing the shell will yield the best results.
If algae is continually growing on your turtle
take a look at their requirements for temperature and humidity
levels by using our care sheets
to ensure that algae growth is no longer
a problem. You may also wish to test your water quality because
that is one of the leading causes of excess algae growth on
turtles.
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