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product_id: 4198826
title: "API TURTLE SLUDGE DESTROYER Aquarium Cleaner and Sludge Remover Treatment 8-Ounce Bottle"
brand: "api"
price: "₪47"
currency: ILS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Api"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/4198826-api-turtle-sludge-destroyer-aquarium-cleaner-and-sludge-remover-treatment
store_origin: IL
region: Israel
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# Fast sludge breakdown Improves water clarity Beneficial bacteria power API TURTLE SLUDGE DESTROYER Aquarium Cleaner and Sludge Remover Treatment 8-Ounce Bottle

**Brand:** api
**Price:** ₪47
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧪 Transform your turtle tank with science-powered sludge annihilation!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** API TURTLE SLUDGE DESTROYER Aquarium Cleaner and Sludge Remover Treatment 8-Ounce Bottle by api
- **How much does it cost?** ₪47 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.il](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/4198826-api-turtle-sludge-destroyer-aquarium-cleaner-and-sludge-remover-treatment)

## Best For

- api enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted api brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rapid Results:** Noticeably clears sludge and debris fast, reducing tank maintenance time and effort.
- • **Trusted Legacy:** Backed by 50+ years of API innovation, ensuring reliable and research-driven aquarium care.
- • **Microbial Magic:** Harnesses natural beneficial bacteria to effortlessly break down turtle waste and organic sludge.
- • **Water Clarity Boost:** Enhances aquarium water quality by eliminating odors and suspended particles.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Safe and effective for freshwater, saltwater, and reef aquariums or vivariums.

## Overview

API Turtle Sludge Destroyer is an 8-ounce aquarium treatment that uses beneficial bacteria to break down turtle waste and organic sludge, improving water clarity and reducing maintenance. Suitable for all aquarium types, it’s a fast-acting, trusted solution from API’s 50+ years of aquatic care expertise.

## Description

API TURTLE SLUDGE DESTROYER Aquarium Cleaner and Sludge Remover Treatment reduces build-up of turtle waste and consumes aquarium/vivarium sludge, which is typically a build-up of organic matter that degrades water quality and clogs pumps and filters. API TURTLE SLUDGE DESTROYER uses natural beneficial bacteria as active ingredient to break down turtle waste, eliminate odors, and reduce overall aquarium/vivarium maintenance. Use weekly and when changing water. With API Aquarium products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful saltwater, freshwater or reef aquarium. For over 50 years, API has been creating innovative, research-driven solutions that make it easier to care for your fish and aquarium. API Aquarium Treatment Supplies are designed to work in conjunction with each other to provide best results, promote healthy bacterial growth and help control and cure fish diseases and conditions such as ich and fin rot. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as tropical community fish, cichlids, goldfish and more. With API, you can spend more time admiring your fish, and less time scrubbing your tank. Make sure to use all products as directed in order to ensure the best results.

Review: 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.
Review: 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.

## Features

- Beneficial bacterial
- Breaks down waste and debris
- Cleans Aquarium

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00ESBHN1Q |
| ASIN  | B00ESBHN1Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,060 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #6 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Brand Name | API |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (6,642) |
| 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 | 9.6 ounces |
| 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 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** API
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Item Weight:** 9.6 ounces
- **Liquid Volume:** 8 Fluid Ounces
- **Manufacturer:** Mars Fishcare

## Images

![API TURTLE SLUDGE DESTROYER Aquarium Cleaner and Sludge Remover Treatment 8-Ounce Bottle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51r6hj+TivL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: The only thing this isn't clear about, is can you use this while the turtles are in the tank or do I need to remove them?**
A: This is safe to use with the turtles in the tank. I am I am a huge fan, it keeps the tank clear and much cleaner. I do add it whenever I replace filters and found i only need to clean my tank only twice a year.

**Q: Does it work for a beta fish ?**
A: I have no idea regarding beta fish.  I have snapping turtles and it didn't do anything except keep their water cloudy.

**Q: What's the difference between this and Stress Zyme?**
A: Unfortunately I don’t know

**Q: What happens if you put too much in the tank?**
A: Nothing will happen but as long as you can use it weekly to eliminate the odor it should get rid of the bacteria and establish cleaner, clearer water. If you don't use this and the water is left untreated, turtle will get sick

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works as advertised
*by L***Y on February 2, 2026*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprised it worked
*by N***K on January 17, 2026*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ API Turtle Sludge Destroyer
*by A***R on January 24, 2026*

Amazing stuff. It really keeps my Turtle Tank water really clean with all the beneficial bacteria destroying all the waste. A+

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*Last updated: 2026-02-09*