Exo Terra Turtle Clean

Exo Terra Turtle Clean is a biological habitat cleaner that keeps aquatic turtle tanks clear, healthy, and low on odor. Turtles are messy: they shed shell and skin, tear apart their food, and produce a lot of waste that quickly overwhelms a filter. Turtle Clean adds a powerful colony of beneficial bacteria that break down that solid organic waste, boost filtration, and keep the water fresh.

Use it in your turtle terrarium and pair it with a turtle water conditioner to detoxify tap water. Browse all of our reptile and turtle supplies.

What It Does

• Breaks down waste. Beneficial bacteria digest solid turtle waste and uneaten food before it fouls the tank.
• Controls odors. Reduces the smell that builds up in turtle habitats.
• Boosts filtration. Establishes biological flora beyond what the filter alone can hold, so waste breaks down faster.
• Clears the water. Keeps aquatic habitats and gravel cleaner between water changes.
• 100% biological. A natural beneficial-bacteria formula.

How to Use

1. Shake well before use.
2. Dose 5 mL per 38 liters (10 US gallons) of water.
3. Use this dose when you first set up the habitat, then once a week as a maintenance treatment.

For best results, also run a water conditioner to remove chlorine and chloramine from tap water, since Turtle Clean handles biological waste but does not dechlorinate.

Specifications

Recommended Pairings

• TetraFauna ReptoGuard Turtle Health Conditioner: dechlorinates tap water and supports turtle health.
• Exo Terra Turtle Haven: a complete aquatic turtle terrarium with a built-in filter.
• ZooMed ReptiSticks: a floating staple diet for aquatic turtles.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Turtle Clean do?
It adds beneficial bacteria that break down solid turtle waste and uneaten food, which controls odors and helps your filter keep the water clear.

How often do I use it?
Dose when you set up the tank, then once a week. Each dose is 5 mL per 10 gallons.

Does it replace water changes?
No. It reduces waste buildup and odor between changes, but regular water changes are still important for turtles.

Do I still need a water conditioner?
Yes. Turtle Clean handles biological waste, but you still need a conditioner to remove chlorine and chloramine from tap water.