STOP Over-Cleaning your turtle Tank (Do This Instead)

Описание: Most turtle tank problems don’t come from dirty tanks.
They come from cleaning the wrong way.

In this video, I show my exact turtle tank cleaning routine — how I clean without over-cleaning, how much water I save, how I handle the filter safely, and how often a turtle tank actually needs maintenance.

This is a 140-litre turtle tank with a DIY canister filter, and the focus here is biological stability, not making the tank look “spotless.”

In this video, you’ll learn:
• Why full water changes stress turtles
• How saving 70–80% water protects beneficial bacteria
• The correct way to clean filter sponges (and what NOT to clean)
• Why dry filter media kills bacteria
• Safe heater handling during cleaning
• How often a turtle tank really needs maintenance

This routine works because it keeps water chemistry stable, filtration effective, and turtles calm.

Turtles don’t need sterile tanks.
They need stable systems.

If you’re setting up or maintaining a turtle tank, this will help you avoid the most common mistakes.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Why I don’t “over-clean” turtle tanks
00:30 Tank & filtration setup overview
00:45 Why I save 70–80% of the water
01:10 Non-return valve & keeping bacteria alive
01:45 Cleaning only the pre-filter sponge
03:40 Heater safety during tank cleaning
03:18 Scrubbing tank walls & pebbles gently
03:45 DIY siphon explained
04:52 How often I clean my setup
05:12 General turtle tank cleaning advice
05:40 Refilling with stored water
05:50 Why stability matters more than spotless tanks
06:11 Final thoughts on gentle maintenance