Do Turtles Need Aerated Water?

Turtles have lungs and breathe air like people do, so some keepers don't bother aerating their tanks to put air in the water. But aeration helps keep the water healthy by discouraging the growth of anaerobic bacteria. ... An inexpensive aquarium air pump and an air stone will help keep your turtle's water cleaner.

Do turtle tanks need an aerator?

Summary. You don't need an air pump or aerator for your aquarium if you don't have any fish or other animals. Air pumps, while not necessary, can decrease muck and slime build-up on your water's surface. Aerators can be a potential source of amusement for your turtles, but this is largely hit or miss.

What kind of water do turtles need?

Fresh and Pure. The only legal aquatic turtle pets are freshwater turtles. These require normal freshwater, which you can get straight from your sink's faucet. You'll have to remove chlorine and chloramine -- chemicals added to city water supplies to kill bacteria, which can also harm your turtle.