{"product_id":"exo-terra-turtle-habitat-cleaning-kit","title":"Exo Terra Turtle Habitat Cleaning Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo tools that cover routine turtle-tank cleaning in one kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Exo Terra Turtle Habitat Cleaning Kit (sold by Exo Terra as the Turtle Clear Aquatic Habitat Cleaning Kit) pairs a pump-start gravel siphon with a 2-in-1 algae removal tool, so you can pull waste out of the gravel bed and clear algae and mineral deposits from the glass in one maintenance session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump-start gravel siphon\u003c\/strong\u003e — an 18\" cleaning tube on a 5' non-kinking hose, with a gravel guard so pebbles and decor aren't pulled into the outflow while you lift waste out of the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-in-1 algae removal tool\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 16\" (40 cm) handle combining a pivoting scrubber pad for algae and sludge with a scraper blade for stubborn mineral deposits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePivoting scrubber head\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps more of the pad in contact with curved or awkward glass surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for aquatic turtle habitats\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized and designed around the heavier waste load turtles produce compared with fish alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x pump-start gravel siphon (18\" tube, 5' hose, gravel guard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 2-in-1 algae removal tool (16\" \/ 40 cm handle, scrubber pad and scraper blade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll still want a bucket on hand to catch the water and waste the siphon draws out — it isn't part of the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGravel siphon tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 in (rigid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGravel siphon hose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ft, non-kinking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlgae tool handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 in \/ 40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHL76\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for — and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to routine maintenance of aquatic turtle tanks and aqua-terrariums — siphoning waste from the gravel bed during water changes, and scraping algae and mineral deposits off glass. The scraper blade is not intended for use on plastic or acrylic panels, since it can scratch softer surfaces — use the scrubber pad side there instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse both tools in clean water after use and allow them to dry before storing. Replace the scrubber pad if it becomes worn or stops lifting algae effectively (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-turtle-gravel-8-10mm-4-5kg-bag\"\u003eExo Terra Turtle Gravel 8-10mm\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-turtle-gravel-10-20mm-4-5kg-bag\"\u003e10-20mm\u003c\/a\u003e, if you're topping up or replacing substrate while you clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-turtle-rock-cliff-with-filter\"\u003eTurtle Cliff basking platform with filter\u003c\/a\u003e, since the built-in filter still needs its media checked separately from a gravel clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the standard consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law. Ships from our Brisbane \/ North Lakes warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's included in the kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pump-start gravel siphon (18\" tube, 5' hose, gravel guard) and a 2-in-1 algae removal tool (16\" handle with a scrubber pad and a scraper blade). A bucket isn't included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use the scraper blade on acrylic or plastic?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the scraper blade isn't intended for plastic surfaces and can scratch them. Use the scrubber pad side on acrylic or plastic instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the siphon need priming?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a pump-start design — you squeeze the priming bulb to get water flowing rather than sucking on the tube to start it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit a small turtle tub as well as a large tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExo Terra doesn't publish a minimum or maximum tank size for this kit, so we can't give you an exact cut-off — the 5' hose and 18\" tube suit most home aquatic turtle setups.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ExoTerra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293250666787,"sku":"CHL76","price":37.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/exo-terra-turtle-habitat-cle-43884116082979.webp?v=1790240040","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/exo-terra-turtle-habitat-cleaning-kit","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}