Algae growth on turtle's shell

[nessy247]

Hi just woundering if there are any treatments for algae growth on turtles shells. My turtle has a bit of growth on his shell that I cant get off.
Can anyone shed some light on the mater?

Cheers.

 

[olivehydra]

leave it, its quite normal. you may want to check the nitrate levels of the water though.

 

[ldheav]

I agree its quite natural

wont hurt your turtle at all



quote=olivehydra;722033]leave it, its quite normal. you may want to check the nitrate levels of the water though.[/quote]

 

[nessy247]

To check the nitrate levels do I get a nitrate test kit from the local pet shop?

 

[mitchdiamond]

Yeah just a test kit.