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🛡️ Defend your tank with the sludge destroyer that pros trust!
API Turtle Sludge Destroyer is an 8-ounce treatment that uses beneficial bacteria to rapidly break down turtle waste and organic sludge, improving water clarity and reducing odors. Designed for weekly use in freshwater, saltwater, and reef aquariums, it minimizes maintenance and promotes a healthier aquatic environment. Trusted by aquarists for over 50 years, this product is a top-ranked solution for keeping tanks pristine and fish thriving.
| ASIN | B00ESBHN1Q |
| ASIN | B00ESBHN1Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,927 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #5 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Brand Name | API |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (6,662) |
| Date First Available | August 15, 2013 |
| Date First Available | August 15, 2013 |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Directions | Use dosing cap on bottle. Shake well and add 1 ml per 2 gallons (7.6 L) or add 5 ml (1 tsp.) per 10 gallons (38 L) of aquarium water. For best results, add weekly and when doing a water change. For extremely dirty aquariums or vivariums, dosage may be doubled. Tip: always wash your hands after handling your pets or cleaning their aquarium/vivarium or decorations. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2 x 2 x 7.5 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.64 x 1.73 x 1.69 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.6 Pounds |
| Item model number | 441D |
| Item model number | 441D |
| Language | English |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Mars Fishcare |
| Manufacturer | Mars Fishcare |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 1 month and up |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | SLUDGE DESTROYER 8 OZ |
| Number of Items | 12 |
| Product Dimensions | 2 x 2 x 7.5 inches; 9.6 ounces |
| Size | 8-Ounce |
| Style | Turtle |
| Target Audience Keyword | fish |
L**Y
Works as advertised
Unbelievable how fast this worked. It is now a must have for my turtle tank. The slug on the bottom has disappeared. Great product that does exactly what is advertised.
N**K
Surprised it worked
Destroyed all the sludge in my hoses and released all the shell pieces. Even made the water a bit clearer. Good size for multiple uses.
S**D
Good item
Works well
J**.
Works great
I purchased this for my son’s red eared slider tank and it helps so much! I use it every time we add fresh water or change the water. It doesn’t bother his turtles at all. Keeps his tank clean and clear. Will purchase again.
E**R
Buy this! You won't regret it.
We didn't know how much cleaning would be needed when we got our red eared slider. It seemed like as soon as we would clean the tank would get filthy in just a few days and stunk. Got a bigger filter system and that helped but it still require more maintenance than we expected. Found this and figure we would give it a shot before we got rid of the turtle. We put this in the tank the last time we cleaned it. We're three weeks in and the water is still clear as can be. Normally we would have taken everything apart and spent hours cleaning the tank and filter system, but we're just using a vacuum and adding water now. This has been a game changer.
A**R
API Turtle Sludge Destroyer
Amazing stuff. It really keeps my Turtle Tank water really clean with all the beneficial bacteria destroying all the waste. A+
K**R
turtle sludge destroyer
Great stuff and cheaper on here than at the pet store. I’m all for small business but double the price I’m not. Not when my electric bills are double the price also.
B**S
🤷
I'm new to this so idk if I fully know how to use this in my turtle tank. I can't say I have seen any results either.
R**O
I used the API algae remover together with the API sludge destroyer and had results within 30 minutes. I erred on the lower dose side since my pond is so small but given the reviews and the instructions I expected it to work within afew days or weeks. Before I knew it, my water had gone from murky brown with strings of algae to crystal clear.
E**A
Great product worked for what I needed for
S**C
After struggling for a year, I have this a try and it does work. I don’t have to make weekly changes of water anymore. Just use the net to pick up solids at least one for week. Happy turtle!
T**.
Good. Results are not as expected.
T**I
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