{"product_id":"exo-terra-turtle-clean-biological-turtle-habitat-cleaner","title":"Exo Terra Turtle Clean","description":"\u003cp\u003eExo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it in your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/exo-terra-turtle-haven\"\u003eturtle terrarium\u003c\/a\u003e and pair it with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tetrafauna-reptoguard-turtle-health-conditioner\"\u003eturtle water conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e to detoxify tap water. Browse all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/reptile-turtle-supplies\"\u003ereptile and turtle supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 8px 18px;padding:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreaks down waste.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial bacteria digest solid turtle waste and uneaten food before it fouls the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls odors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces the smell that builds up in turtle habitats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoosts filtration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishes biological flora beyond what the filter alone can hold, so waste breaks down faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClears the water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps aquatic habitats and gravel cleaner between water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% biological.\u003c\/strong\u003e A natural beneficial-bacteria formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:4px 0 8px 18px;padding:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake well before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose 5 mL per 38 liters (10 US gallons) of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse this dose when you first set up the habitat, then once a week as a maintenance treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBiological habitat cleaner (beneficial bacteria)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquatic turtle tanks and terrariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 mL per 38 L (10 US gallons), weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFormula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e100% biological, beneficial bacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4 oz and 8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eExo Terra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 8px 18px;padding:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tetrafauna-reptoguard-turtle-health-conditioner\"\u003eTetraFauna ReptoGuard Turtle Health Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e: dechlorinates tap water and supports turtle health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/exo-terra-turtle-haven\"\u003eExo Terra Turtle Haven\u003c\/a\u003e: a complete aquatic turtle terrarium with a built-in filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-reptisticks-floating-aquatic-turtle-food\"\u003eZooMed ReptiSticks\u003c\/a\u003e: a floating staple diet for aquatic turtles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/reptile-turtle-supplies\"\u003ereptile and turtle supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Turtle Clean do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt adds beneficial bacteria that break down solid turtle waste and uneaten food, which controls odors and helps your filter keep the water clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often do I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDose when you set up the tank, then once a week. Each dose is 5 mL per 10 gallons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it replace water changes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It reduces waste buildup and odor between changes, but regular water changes are still important for turtles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need a water conditioner?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Turtle Clean handles biological waste, but you still need a conditioner to remove chlorine and chloramine from tap water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exo Terra","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":48926434820315,"sku":"PT1998","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":48926434853083,"sku":"PT1999","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_519a7300-e3bf-4457-b11c-08415ce45b1a.jpg?v=1782915162","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/exo-terra-turtle-clean-biological-turtle-habitat-cleaner","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}