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    Cleaning An Aquatic Turtle Tanks

    Cleaning an Aquatic Turtle Tanks - Aquatic turtle tank cleaning is a chore and a bore, but if you find a system that works for you then it's just a matter of going through the motions. If you have a good filtration system, then cleaning your tank will be made a lot easier by cutting down the number of times you have to fully clean it out. Water Changes and Water Quality - Aquatic Turtle Tank Cleaning The best way to get the water out of a tank is to buy a gravel vacuum - any good pet store should have one. You can drain the water through the hose and out of a window, or into buckets. You can put your finger over the end of the hose while you transfer between buckets. Keeping the water at an optimum level will ensure the health of your turtle