API Turtle Sludge Destroyer Aquarium Cleaner
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Keep your aquatic turtle's aquarium clean and reduce maintenance with API Turtle Sludge Destroyer Aquarium Water Conditioner. Turtles generate a lot of organic waste and if left untreated, your aquarium's water will get dirty and smelly very quickly. And poor water quality can make your turtle sick. This super concentrated formula uses beneficial bacteria to break down organic sludge, waste and debris to clean your aquarium, help eliminate odor and establish cleaner, clearer water. Add 1 ml per 2 gallons of water. If the tank is extremely dirty, dosage may be doubled. Use weekly or during a water change to reduce maintenance. Safe for aquatic turtles, newts or aquatic frogs.
Key Benefits- Cleans aquarium using beneficial bacteria.
- Breaks down organic waste and debris.
- Reduces maintenance and establishes cleaner, clearer water.
- Helps eliminate odor.
- Safe for aquatic turtles, newts or aquatic frogs.
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND ANIMALS: Always wash your hands after handling your pets or cleaning their aquarium/vivarium or decorations.
Special Note
- 4-oz bottle treats up to 236 gallons.
- 8-oz bottle treats up to 474 gallons.
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Item Number94309
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BrandN/A
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Reptile TypeAquatic Turtle, Frog, Newt
Shake well. Use the dosing cap on bottle. Add 1ml per 2 US gallons or add 5 ml (1tsp) per 10 US gallons of water. For best results, add weekly and when doing a water change. For quicker results or extremely dirty turtle aquariums/vivariums, dosage may be doubled. Double dosage for quicker results or extremely dirty turtle aquariums .8 fl oz treats 474 gallons.
Use API Turtle Sludge Destroyer whenever doing a water change and weekly to reduce organic debris.
Is API POND ZYME SLUDGE DESTROYER safe to use with small fountains and ponds?
API POND ZYME SLUDGE DESTROYER can safely be used in ponds and fountains.
Is API POND ZYME SLUDGE DESTROYER safe to use with domestic animals?
While API POND ZYME SLUDGE DESTROYER can safely be used in a pond environment and will not harm mammals if they drink from or swim in treated water, it is only intended for use in ponds with fish and pond plants.
Is API POND ZYME SLUDGE DESTROYER OK to use with algae eaters?
API POND ZYME SLUDGE DESTROYER is safe for all fish and pond life when used as directed.
Should we turn off the pond pump to give API POND ZYME SLUDGE DESTROYER time to sink before the skimmer pulls it in?
The pump should be left on when using API POND ZYME SLUDGE DESTROYER.
Customer Reviews
78% Recommend
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Worked better than I anticipated
By turtlemom on Feb 8, 2021
I only added this to my tank once but after almost a year of having issues with a cloudy tank within a week after cleaning and/or changing the water completely, my tank has cleared up nicely after using this just once. I'm honestly impressed.
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it works but not for long
By Danowagewa on Jan 17, 2021
I have to clean my turtle's tank once a week and the water is bad after about 3 days..Bottle says every 2 weeks use product and clean water once a month I make it nowhere near there.
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Only product that is effective
By Gurgles on Oct 10, 2020
I have cared for my two turtles for 45 years, been through countless pumps, and multiple aquaria. The vast majority of products simply do nothing or make things worse. Often the chemicals create a scum of their own. This product works best when the water has waste in it. I do not use it as instructed when the water is clean or filters are new. But when the water begins to age I begin to add this and the water clears quickly and waste/aroma quickly dissipates. There is very little I don’t know about running turtle aquaria after 45 years with the same two turtles. This is good stuff but I suggest using it only as a water/filter life extension- not as a first thing. The photo is of the water after I have cared for my two turtles for 45 years, been through countless pumps, and multiple aquaria. The vast majority of products simply do nothing or make things worse. Often the chemicals create a scum of their own. This product works best when the water has waste in it. I do not use it as instructed when the water is clean or filters are new. But when the water begins to age I begin to add this and the water clears quickly and waste/aroma quickly dissipates. There is very little I don’t know about running turtle aquaria after 45 years with the same two turtles. This is good stuff but I suggest using it only as a water/filter life extension- not as a first thing. The photo is of the water after one day. The water is one month old and was getting aromatic and cloudy prior to the addition of the product. … more
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Works well
By Paris on Feb 14, 2021
I have a musk turtle and this sludge destroyer really helped make sure the debris goes through the filter.
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Gets the Scum Out of the Tank
By Vicki54 on Nov 25, 2020
I’ve been using this product along with Reptisafe water conditioner in the external canister filter for my turtle’s tank since 2016. It is very good for getting the accumulated scum off the sides and bottom of the aquarium.
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Sludge destroyer destroyed my tank water
By Lee68 on Sep 7, 2020
My turtle is very messy. I tried sludge destroyer but it just made his tank water cloudy and smelly despite having three filters running and resulted in my turtle trying to desperately escape within a few hours of putting it in. Luckily I had another vacant, clean tank I could put him in while cleaning his tank out. I have since found another product that is excellent as it adds, and keeps, the good bacteria in while keeping the water clear and smell-free until the next water change.
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Smell Be Gone
By Diego on Jul 4, 2020
My turtles 20 Gallon tank would always turn clowdy and begin to smell two or three days after a water change. After I bought it and used it to treat my tank. My water is clean and is barely clowdy at all. Thanks!
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Made aquarium cloudy
By Jess on Jul 14, 2020
I have a 55 gallon tank that I do water changes every 2 months and this just made the water cloudy. I did a water change after a few days because it wouldn't clear up. Would not recommend.
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Don’t work
By lmuozc1 on Jun 30, 2020
It won’t work at all water is cloudy and smelly is clean for a day after change and next day it’s cloudy and smelly
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NOT A GOOD PRODUCT
By Roland on Jun 12, 2020
I ordered it to minimized the sludge build up but I did not see any improvements. The second it even got worse.
